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An American in London

BBC Radio 3
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In the last programme of the series, John McGlinn introduces music from the shows that American songwriter Cole Porter composed for the West End stage. The programme includes the complete set of 78rpm recordings from Nymph Errant recorded by Gertrude Lawrence and Elisabeth Welch with Hay Noble and his band.
Douglas Byng sings a Porter party speciality - Miss Otis Regrets , and dashing matinee idol
George Metaxa sings What is this thing called love?
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Contributors

Introduces:
John McGlinn
Songwriter:
Cole Porter
Unknown:
Gertrude Lawrence
Unknown:
Elisabeth Welch
Unknown:
Hay Noble
Unknown:
Douglas Byng
Unknown:
Miss Otis Regrets
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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