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The first ever radio programme recorded in this isolated and extraordinary country, featuring the music of local musicians.

Sit back and enjoy the first ever radio programme recorded in this isolated and extraordinary country. Andy has described this as the "last great adventure on planet Earth". Even with all the restrictions and supervision, Radio 3 managed to record the music of local musicians.

Other highlights include sea shanties from the East coast, a visit to the statue of the great leader and a very brief excursion into South Korea.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 28 Dec 2003 22:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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  • The 38th Parallel

    The dividing line between North and South Korea.

    Duration: 08:00

  • Music Played

    • Army Representative

      A song for Kim Jong Il

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

  • Driving to Pyongyang

    A concert in a secondary school.

    Duration: 07:47

  • Music Played

    • Unknown - Unknown

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    • Pupils at secondary school in Pyongyang

      Unknown

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

    • Pupils at secondary school in Pyongyang

      Korea is one

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

  • On the Pyongyang metro

    Surrounded by reminders of the 'Great Leader'.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Music Played

    • Unknown - Unknown

  • Singing waitresses in Pyongyang

    Songs range from pickled cabbage to King Jong Il

    Duration: 05:52

  • Music Played

    • Waitresses in Duck BBQ Restaurant

      Pyongyang cold noodle

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

    • Waitresses in Duck BBQ Restaurant

      Kimshi

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

    • Waitress at the Golf Club

      A song of respect for General Kim Jong Il

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

  • The Tower of Self Reliance

    Symbolising the resilience of the North Korean people.

    Duration: 04:22

  • Music Played

    • Unknown - Unknown

  • The Grand People's Study House

    The 'man who knows everything'.

    Duration: 08:34

  • Music Played

    • girl student at Children’s Palace

      Accordion song to encourage the Dear Leader

      • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ recording on location.

  • Folk songs in North Korea

    Music is everywhere in the country.

    Duration: 04:56

Broadcast

  • Sun 28 Dec 2003 22:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3