Over the Rainbow
Ernie and Ena Harburg, Jane Horrocks and Steve Nallon reflect on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over The Rainbow'. From 2001.
The story of the song immortalised by Judy Garland.
Lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Harold Arlen had completed the entire score for The Wizard of Oz, but struggled to write this opening number.
Ernie and Ena Harburg, Jane Horrocks and Steve Nallon reflect on the impact of Judy Garland's signature song.
Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.
Producer: Rosie Boulton
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2001.
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- Fri 13 Nov 2015 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 Nov 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 30 Jun 2020 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 1 Jul 2020 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 15 Mar 2024 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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