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Porgy and Bess

The politics of the Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess, the effectiveness of affirmative action and the current trend of conservatism in America are explored by Alistair Cooke.

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Fri 7 Jul 1995 21:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Fri 7 Jul 1995 21:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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