Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,694 playable programmes from the BBC

Kaleidoscope Feature

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The Chocolate Kiddies
In May 1925, a troupe of black musicians, singers and dancers embarked on the SS Arabic from New York to Hamburg. This was the start of a great musical adventure, the repercussions of which would be felt throughout European music.
Tony Staveacre explores the archives for tracks of the "Chocolate Kiddies", and talks to two musicians who were there: Garvin Bushell and Doc Cheatham.
With Alyn Shipton and John Harle. Producer Tony Staveacre Repeated Friday 9.30pm

Contributors

Music:
Tony Staveacre
Unknown:
Garvin Bushell
Unknown:
Doc Cheatham.
Unknown:
Alyn Shipton
Unknown:
John Harle.
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More