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The Love of Romance

Why are so many women round the world hooked on romantic fiction?

In Moscow, Russia's classical writers have been dethroned by Barbara Cartland and Jackie Collins, and Mills and Boon has expanded into China. Why are women so enthralled by romantic fiction?

Also on the programme: Love poems from round the world; and this week's topical diary is an insight into a traditional Nigerian wedding.

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麻豆社 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project