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Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces

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As a tribute to Dame Edna's alter-ego, another chance to hear his Radio 2 show from 2020.

Another chance to hear Barry Humphries on Radio 2 in a programme first broadcast in 2020. Barry died in April 2023 aged 89.

Barry Humphries: Barry's Forgotten Musical Masterpieces: Series 2

Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces: Series 2: Episode 3

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BBC Radio 2 - Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces, Series 2, Episode 3

Barry Humphries plays a selection of his favourite 78 r.p.m. recordings.

Barry Humphries spins his turntable time machine to transport listeners back to the first half of the 20th century with a selection of his favourite 78 rpm recordings.

Barry Humphries takes listeners back in time to the first half the 20th century with a selection of his favourite 78 r.p.m. recordings. In this programme, Barry recalls his childhood trips to the cinema in Melbourne with his Aunty Irene and his early wish to grow up to be a magician, so that he could make school bullies disappear. He also plays 'Das Lila Lied' ('The Lavender Song' in English), which is the song credited as being the first gay anthem. It was written in Berlin during the years between the two world wars when the city was a liberated and progressive place. Barry also plays Danny Kaye's version of the song 'Farming', written by Cole Porter it's believed to be the first song to use 'gay' in the modern sense of the word as it is used to refer to the sexual orientation of one of the bulls on the farm...

Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces: Series 2

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 Humphries plays recordings by artists from the age of the wireless.

Barry Humphries transports listeners to a bygone era with a selection of vintage recordings by artists who made their names during the age of the wireless.

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