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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: Everybody Dance

Everybody Dance

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

Barry Humphries plays Dance Classics from the first half of the 20th Century.

Barry Humphries urges listeners to dust off their dancing shoes in anticipation of the finest Dance Classics from the likes of Fred Astaire, Victor Silvester & Jack Hylton...

In the 2nd programme in this 4-part series, Barry Humphries urges listeners to roll up the carpet and dust of their dancing shoes in anticipation of hearing the finest selection of Dance Classics from the first half of the 20th Century.  The Nicholas Brothers, Fred Astaire, Florrie Ford, Victor Silvester, Danny Kaye are among the artists featured in this particular show.  Barry takes a brief look at the history of Ballroom dancing and uncovers the origins of dances like the Grizzly Bear, the Turkey Trot and the Kangaroo Hop.  Barry also recalls his own traumatic tales of childhood dancing lessons in a church hall in Melbourne given by Mr & Mrs Meyer during the 1940s...

BARRY SAYS:
"I find few tasks more agreeable than assembling a collection of my favourite songs, from the first half of the 20th century and playing them on the wireless.  Relaxing and listening to music, is what I most love to do, and sharing my favourites with Radio 2 listeners is an added bonus."

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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