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Sunday Night is Music Night

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The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 04/02/2011

Music: Classical

04/02/2011

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 04/02/2011

Another chance to hear the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain concert.

Another chance to hear a special concert recorded at RAF Northolt, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Another chance to hear Ken Bruce present a special concert recorded at RAF Northolt, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 

The BBC Concert Orchestra is conducted by Roderick Dunk and they join forces with the Central Band of the RAF and the RAF Squadronaires under the baton of Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs. 

Friday Night favourite Mary Carewe is joined by Flight Lieutenant Matt Little for a selection of songs that boosted morale during the wartime years. The programme also features music with an aviation theme - including William Walton's Spitfire Prelude and Fugue, Eric Coates' Dambusters March, and Ron Goodwin's 633 Squadron.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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