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A series in which Peter Stead explores how music is used in our best-loved novels.

In The Old Curiosity Shop Charles Dickens indulges his passion for popular entertainment and music through the character of Dick Swiveller. Stead looks at Dickens's musical world with Tim Healey, Andrew Sanders and Paul Schlicke as they follow the tragic journey of Little Nell.

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Stead
Guest:
Tim Healey
Guest:
Andrew Sanders
Guest:
Paul Schlicke
Producer:
Paul Evans
Source: Radio Times

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