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By Popular Demand - George Gershwin: a Stairway to Paradise

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Russell Davies introduces a series of Radio 2 music documentaries. Wayne Marshall continues the celebration of the centenary of the birth of George Gershwin. This afternoon's programme focuses on his collaboration with bandleader Paul Whiteman
. With the voices of Larry Adler , Fred Astaire , Ira Gershwin , Arthur Schwartz and George Gershwin himself.

Contributors

Introduces:
Russell Davies
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Wayne Marshall
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George Gershwin.
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Paul Whiteman
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Larry Adler
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Fred Astaire
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Ira Gershwin
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Arthur Schwartz
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George Gershwin
Source: Radio Times

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