The BBC World Service has announced the launch of Purple Heart Warriors, a six-part drama inspired by real events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. The series transports audiences to the fields of World War Two alongside the brave young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they battle to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Purple Heart Warriors follows the story of Ken … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
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CBC launches new Spring/Summer 2024 podcast slate
CBC, Canada’s #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring and summer slate of original CBC Podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations spanning the globe and personal storytelling reflecting timely topics and issues. CBC’s entire podcast collection can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Select titles can also be streamed on CBC Podcasts’ YouTube channel. The podcast lineup for spring and summer includes: SPLIT SCREEN: KID NATION (6 … [Read more...] about CBC launches new Spring/Summer 2024 podcast slate