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Robert Parker introduces his 26-part history of jazz, featuring original recordings in high quality stereo sound. This first programme spans the years 1926 to 1941, including performances by Louis Armstrong , Bessie Smith and Glenn Miller.
(A digital recording from Vintage Productions of Sydney, Australia)

Contributors

Introduces:
Robert Parker
Unknown:
Louis Armstrong
Unknown:
Bessie Smith
Unknown:
Glenn Miller.

David Snell conducts the BBC Radio Orchestra leader MICHAEL TOMAUN
Vocal guest Salena Jones with the Radio Strings conducted by Barry Forgie
David Francis Brazilian Brass with classic album tracks from the star vocalists of popular music.
Producer RAY HARVEY

Contributors

Leader:
Michael Tomaun
Unknown:
Salena Jones
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Conducted By:
David Francis
Producer:
Ray Harvey

Richard Rodney Bennett in the first of two programmes of songs and piano music pays tribute to George Gershwin on the 50th anniversary of his death. 1: 1917-29
Producer ALAN OWEN
0 FEATURE: page 13

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Rodney Bennett
Unknown:
George Gershwin
Producer:
Alan Owen

How well do you know the law? Chairman Shaw Taylor asks John Junkin , Patrick Moore and Su Pollard to give their verdict on some intriguing law cases.
With ANDREW BRANCH
RICHARD DURDEN and NATASHA PYNE
Devised and written by BRAD ASHTON Producer DAN PATTERSON

Contributors

Unknown:
Shaw Taylor
Unknown:
John Junkin
Unknown:
Patrick Moore
Unknown:
Su Pollard
Written By:
Brad Ashton
Producer:
Dan Patterson

A sort of radio card game Doing the dealing Paul Daniels with Patrick Moore Su Ingle and Duggie Brown who'll be alright on the night if they play their cards right. Magic wands supplied by IAN MESSITER
Waved by PETER HICKEY and MALCOLM WILLIAMSON
Conjuror's assistant RICHARD EDIS

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Daniels
Unknown:
Patrick Moore
Unknown:
Su Ingle
Unknown:
Duggie Brown
Unknown:
Ian Messiter
Unknown:
Peter Hickey
Unknown:
Richard Edis

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More