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Sunday Play: Every Bit of It

BBC Radio 3
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By Jackie Kay. Two women who share a fascination with the American blues singer Bessie Smith meet on a delayed train. In conversation they begin to reveal more and more about themselves and the life of Bessie Smith. As the journey progresses, Bessie gradually takes them over.
Music performed by Suzanne Bonnar and Paul Harrison. Director Susan Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Jackie Kay.
Singer:
Bessie Smith
Unknown:
Bessie Smith.
Unknown:
Suzanne Bonnar
Unknown:
Paul Harrison.
Director:
Susan Roberts
Georgia:
Gerda Stevenson
Cathy:
Suzanne Bonnar
Train announcer:
James Nickerson
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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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