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03/07/2011

Matt Frei with the insider's guide to modern America.

America looks to the universes beyond earth to solve the mysteries of a mysterious nation. This week Americana examines how the fascination with outer space shapes the goals of the USA.

Americana talks to George Takei about "Star Trek". The show began broadcasting on TV when space travel was science fiction but the characters Mr Sulu, Captain Kirk and Spock helped guide the nation in its real aspirations into the unknown.

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Sun 3 Jul 2011 19:15
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Steve Miller Band

    Space Cowboy

    • The best of Steve Miller Band 198601973.
    • Capitol.
    • B000ULAXHE.
    • 13.

  • Alexander Courage

    Original Series Main Title

    • Star Trek Themes.
    • ZYX Music.
    • B002P4Q7OC.
    • 1.

  • The TV Theme Players

    Lost in Space

    • TV Theme Songs of the Past.
    • Big Eye Music.
    • B002KYOTHO.
    • 8.

  • Lydia Kavina

    Voice of Theremin

    • Music from the Ether: Original Works for Theremin.
    • Mode.
    • B00000J8RP.
    • 12.

  • Lydia Kavina

    Suite for Theremin and Piano II. Moderator

    • Music from the Ether: Original Works for Theremin.
    • Mode.
    • B00000J8RP.
    • 8.

  • Gary Kibler

    Theremin Dub

    • The Yellow Album.
    • 2008 Gary Kibler.
    • B0029P2250.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Sun 3 Jul 2011 19:15
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4