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They Write the Songs

Series 3

29/05/2018

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

This week Barry features one of his favourite shows of all time 'The Grass Harp', which starred the great Barbara Cook but lasted for just seven performances; 'Hot Chocolates' a musical that starred Louis Armstrong; and Jerry Herman's first breakthrough show that is rarely even talked about today, in spite of the fact that it led to 'Hello Dolly' - 'Milk and Honey'. Show less

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