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Banned by the BBC Series 1

A new series looking at iconic songs that the BBC once deemed too risky for broadcast. In this episode Declan Harvey explores the theme of war and asks does the BBC still ban songs today?

With Prof David Hendy and music writer Lucy O'Brien.

29 June 2025

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30 minutes

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Sun 29 Jun 2025 18:30

BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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