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Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World

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The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and although not thought to be directly involved, Ira Gershwin gets an official credit. The song soon developed a life…

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Cast · Directed by James Maycock

PBPauline Black
Pauline Black
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Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

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Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.