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Celebrating the Royal Albert Hall

Celebrating the Royal Albert Hall: 08/11/2011

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08/11/2011

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Continuing the story of how the Royal Albert Hall has entertained the world for 140 years.

In its 140th year, Charles Hazlewood looks back at how the Royal Albert Hall has entertained the world. With contributions from Sir Cliff Richard, Katherine Jenkins and Tim Henman.

Part Two of Charles Hazlewood looking back at how the Royal Albert Hall has entertained the world throughout its 140 year history. Located in the heart of London, it has attracted the biggest names in rock and pop, the first sumo tournament to be held outside of Japan in 1500 years and is, of course, home to the greatest classical music festival in the world, The Proms. With contributions from Sir Cliff Richard, Katherine Jenkins, Neil Sedaka, Tim Henman, Michael Ball, Ruby Turner, Eddie Izzard, Jeff Banks, John Bishop, Aled Jones, Hayley Westenra, Raul Malo, Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Beverley Knight and Jools Holland.

Highlights also include... Harvey Goldsmith reveals how he convinced Cirque du Soleil to abandon their tent and take up residency at the Hall... Sir Michael Parkinson explains the mysterious disappearance of Sir John Mills one evening... Mike Batt and Jeff Wayne talks about why the Hall was a perfect venue for concert versions of their most famous albums... and former-cricketer turned musician Mark Butcher wonders if he is the only person in the world to have performed at Lord's and the Royal Albert Hall.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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