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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 Forgotten Musical Masterpieces: Series 3: The Eyes of the World Are on You

The Eyes of the World Are on You

Series 3

BBC Radio 2 - Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces, Series 3, The Eyes of the World Are on You

Early 20th Century Sounds presented by Barry Humphries.

Barry Humphries returns to Radio 2 with his turntable time machine to transport listeners back to the first half of the 20th Century.

Barry Humphries returns to Radio 2 with his critically acclaimed vintage music series.  In this particular programme, Barry offers musical therapy to distressed 21st Century souls on both sides of the Brexit debate.  With his Turntable Time Machine spinning at 78 r.p.m., Barry transports listeners back to the sound of the early 20th Century with an exciting assortment of wonderfully quirky British and Continental songs.  

BARRY SAYS:

“Through these programmes, I’m seeking to give new life to old songs - vintage tracks, which, in my opinion have been undeservedly cast aside, overlooked and forgotten.  Many of the songs in these programmes, offer fascinating snapshots of social history and contain advice, which, should any of us choose to listen, is still of great value today.  The first half of the 20th century saw great change and challenges, which were reflected upon by many songwriters.”

“Since I was last here at Radio 2, I’ve been hunting far and wide - in caves, caverns, cellars, as well as the odd county-house attic, rescuing 78 r.p.m. gems, so I can, once again, fill the nation’s ears with delight.”

This vintage music series presented by Barry Humphries refreshes parts others cannot, or dare not, reach!

Tracks in this programme include:  
The Eyes of the World Are On You - Louis Levy & His Gaumont British Symphony, Breakaway - Jack Hylton, Rule Britannia A Travestry - Norman Long, Buy British - Clarkson Rose, The Continong & We're Riding the Tunnel to Gay Paris - North & South (Tommy Handley & Ronald Frankau), The Channel Swimmer - Horace Kenney, The Continental - Nat Gonella, The Cockney Amorist - Sir John Betjeman with music by Jim Parker...  Plus, Barry uncovers the dark fictional plot of the Gershwins' 1927 musical Strike Up the Band which saw America at war with Switzerland over a trivial trade dispute.

Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces: Series 3

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 transports listeners back to the first half of the 20th century.

Barry Humphries returns to Radio 2 with his turntable time machine to transport listeners back to the first half of the 20th century.

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