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So I heard broadcast where Ian Smith was premier (8)

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I believe the answer is:

rhodesia

'where ian smith was premier' is the definition.

'so i heard broadcast' is the wordplay.
'broadcast' indicates anagramming the letters.
'so'+'i'+'heard'='soiheard'
'soiheard' anagrammed gives 'RHODESIA'.

(Other definitions for rhodesia that I've seen before include "former republic" , "place once overseen by Smith" , "Zimbabwe's old name" , "former state" , "Previous name of Zimbabwe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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