
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln: A Culture Show Special
Justin Webb explores the enduring myth of Abraham Lincoln, the president who helped to shape the American Dream. Featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis.
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most iconic figures in American history. Justin Webb, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s former North American editor, explores the enduring myth of the president who helped to shape the American Dream. Featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis and Alastair Campbell, Justin examines the hold Lincoln continues to have and why people still believe America is the Land of the Free.
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"Now he belongs to the ages"
Duration: 02:01
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Lincoln's Grief
Duration: 01:01
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Filming 'Lincoln'
Duration: 01:50
Steven Spielberg directs the critically-acclaimed 'Lincoln'

Credit
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Justin Webb |
Broadcasts
- Tue 12 Feb 2013 23:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England & Scotland only
- Wed 13 Feb 2013 00:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales
- Wed 13 Feb 2013 00:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland
- Sun 19 Jan 2025 19:00
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