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Impressions of Al Bowlly

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on BBC Two England

Tonight's programme recalls the life and times of Al Bowlly, first 'superstar' in the history of British popular music, and re-creates moments from his career, in a musical interpretation by Stuart Damon of some of the songs that Al Bowlly made famous.

Linking these scenes, interviews with some of Al Bowlly's friends, fans, and fellow-musicians: Roy Fox, Ray Noble, Nat Gonella, Tiny Winters, Joe Crossman, Monia Liter, Sid Colin, Joyce Stone, Hilda Dawes and Lillian Dawes.

('Impressions of Al Bowlly', a BBC record of songs from the programme No REH 218, is available from record shops, price £2.49, or cassette £3.25)

Preview: page 19

Contributors

Singer:
Stuart Damon
Interviewee:
Roy Fox
Interviewee:
Ray Noble
Interviewee:
Nat Gonella
Interviewee:
Tiny Winter
Interviewee:
Joe Crossman
Interviewee:
Monia Liter
Interviewee:
Sid Colin
Interviewee:
Joyce Stone
Interviewee:
Hilda Dawes
Interviewee:
Lillian Dawes
Musical arrangements/Musical director:
Ken Moule
Choreography:
Jonathan Taylor
Lighting:
Howard King
Sound:
Adrian Stocks
Videotape Editor:
Ed Wooden
Designer:
J. Roger Lowe
Producer:
Tony Staveacre
Source: Radio Times

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