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George Gershwin:a Stairway to Paradise

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Wayne Marshall presents the story of George Gershwin , from his musical beginnings to his piano rolls and early collaborations, told in four parts. This first programme features the voices of Larry Adler , Fred Astaire ,
Guy Bolton , Irving Caesar , Alistair Cooke , George and Ira
Gershwin, George Jessel , Al Jolson , Edward G Robinson and PG Wodehouse.
Producer Graham Pass

Contributors

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Wayne Marshall
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George Gershwin
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Larry Adler
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Fred Astaire
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Guy Bolton
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Irving Caesar
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Alistair Cooke
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George Jessel
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Al Jolson
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Edward G Robinson
Producer:
Graham Pass
Source: Radio Times

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