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5. Cover Triumph - 1991

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.

15 minutes

On radio

Fri 10 Jul 202608:30

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderTina Brown
AuthorTina Brown
AbridgerKatrin Williams
ProducerDuncan Minshull

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Nov 201713:45
  • Sat 25 Nov 201700:30
  • Fri 10 Jul 202608:30
  • Fri 10 Jul 202613:30
  • Fri 10 Jul 202619:30
  • Sat 11 Jul 202603:30

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