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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

Music: Jazz & Blues: Jazz

Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. Featuring live sessions and guests from around the world

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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Stephen Poliakoff interview

Music: Jazz & Blues

Stephen Poliakoff interview

05/02/2013

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Stephen Poliakoff interview

Jamie talks to director Stephen Poliakoff about his new BBC 2 series on the 1930s jazz era

Jamie interviews the British director and playwright Stephen Poliakoff. The pair discuss Stephen's latest BBC 2 series, which is set in London during the 1930s jazz era.

Jamie Cullum is joined by the British director and playwright Stephen Poliakoff.

The pair discuss Stephen's latest BBC Two series, Dancing On The Edge. Set in 1930s London, the series follows the fictitious Louis Lester Band as they try to make it among the city's aristocratic audiences. The pair talk about the rich music and fascinating characters of the era, like Snake Hips Johnson and Duke Ellington. 

Stephen also shares some of his new-found favourite early jazz tracks with Jamie, as well as original tracks from his series' soundtrack.

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