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5. Cover Triumph - 1991

Episode 5 of 5

A brave Demi Moore front cover proves to be an explosive distraction from Tina’s shaming over a Thatcher interview.

Demi Moore appears pregnant and naked on a cover, shot by Annie Leibovitz.

So what's the story behind this famous image?

Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine in the 1980's and early 90's.

Concluded by the author.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

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Reader Tina Brown
Author Tina Brown
Abridger Katrin Williams
Producer Duncan Minshull

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  • Fri 24 Nov 2017 13:45
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