Her Majesty's Music

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BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

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Music from the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty's Music: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - Her Majesty's Music, Episode 2

Paul Gambaccini reflects on the music that played a part in the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

From Elgar to George Formby, music played a big part in the private and public life of Her Majesty the Queen. In this programme Paul Gambaccini introduces some of the orchestral music, soundtracks, pop songs, show tunes, choral works and regimental marches associated with the Queen and her reign, including William Walton’s Orb and Sceptre, Hubert Parry’s Bridal March of the Birds and tracks from The Beatles, David Bowie and Vera Lynn.

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