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1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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How The Wizard of Oz sparked a lifelong passion for the Hollywood star in Lucian Freud's daughter. Read by Tamsin Greig.
Susie Boyt's tribute to her screen idol Judy Garland is a touching account of a life-long passion.
Boyt is the daughter of Lucien Freud.
She recalls the moment when she saw The Wizard of Oz and became hooked on Garland, after hearing her sing ‘Over the Rainbow’.
Abridged in five parts by Viv Beeby.
Read by Tamsin Greig.
Producer: Justine Willett
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in December 2008
Last on
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