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Paul Robeson

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Anna Ford nominates Paul Robeson, whose success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Anna Ford nominates singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. From Shakespeare to Showboat, his success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer, until he fell foul of the House of Un-American Activities Committee.

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  • Tue 29 Apr 2008 16:30
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  • Fri 2 May 2008 23:00
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  • Thu 5 Jan 2017 18:30
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  • Fri 6 Jan 2017 00:30
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