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A star is born - in Kenosha.

Orson Welles, the defining wunderkind of modern entertainment, gets his due in a new biography of his early years - including his first forays in theatre and radio before his groundbreaking move to Hollywood.

Episode 1:
A star is born - in Kenosha.

Written by Patrick McGilligan
Read by Jack Klaff
Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Jan 2016 00:30

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Reader Jack Klaff
Author Patrick McGilligan
Abridger Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

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  • Mon 4 Jan 2016 09:45
  • Tue 5 Jan 2016 00:30

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