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Episode 5
Jung Chang's biography of this remarkable 19th century stateswoman continues. Cixi faces her greatest challenge as ruler when anti-Western feeling in rural China leads to violence.
Read by Pik-Sen Lim
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.
Last on
Sat 15 Sep 2018
02:45
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reader | Pik Sen Lim |
Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
Abridger | Sara Davies |
Author | Jung Chang |
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- Fri 27 Sep 2013 09:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 28 Sep 2013 00:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Fri 14 Sep 2018 14:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 15 Sep 2018 02:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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