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They Write the Songs

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Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of composers of the Great American Songbook.

Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook, playing rare recordings and de-constructing their songs at his piano.

They Write the Songs: Series 2

They Write the Songs: Series 2: Episode 8: Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

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Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

Episode 8

Episode 8: Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

Series 2

BBC Radio 2 - They Write the Songs, Series 2, Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

Barry Manilow looks at the work of British songwriters Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

Barry Manilow examines the work of British songwriting duo Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, who came together from opposite sides of the tracks.

Two of the greatest British songwriters are the subject of Barry's series 'They Write the Songs' this week. Two men from opposite sides of the tracks, one a working class boy; the other a university graduate who came together to write some revolutionary musical theatre, hit songs and film soundtracks - Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse.

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

Barry Manilow returns to celebrate the lives and work of the great songwriters.

International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters.

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