The Town Waits. Every sizable town in Britain had its municipal band or "waits". They were the watchmen at the gates who played shawms, sackbuts and lutes to signal the hours. They also entertained distinguished visitors and became the town's official band with their own liveries. In a four-part series Tim Healey explores the history and sound of the old town waits.
Producer Dilly Barlow. Repeated Saturday llpm