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My Dream Dinner Party

Suggs's Dream Dinner Party

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Singer-songwriter Suggs hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive.

Suggs is joined by poet and broadcaster Sir John Betjeman, reggae legend Bob Marley, politician Tony Benn, and singer-songwriters Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin.

As the mackerel sizzles on the BBQ, Suggs and his guests keep warm around the fire bowl to discuss fathers, the poetry of London, the lyrics of love - and the search for goodness.

There’s music, laughter - and a man in a fez makes a late appearance…

Written and presented by Suggs
Produced by Sarah Peters and Peregrine Andrews
Researcher: Brook Plumptre
Additional Editing: Jerome Watson
BBC Archivist: Will Mort
Executive Producer: Iain Chambers

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