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The popular romantic leading man of the cinema returns to host his own afternoon programme. Singer/actor Howard Keel, who once starred in such classic films as Showboat, Kiss
Me Kate and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, recalls his favourite music every day this week.
Producers Graham Pass and Alison Tuohy

Contributors

Unknown:
Alison Tuohy

John Benson with anecdotes and music from British films.
Featuring songs from
Vera Lynn , Arthur Tracy , George Formby and, perhaps surprisingly, Ian McShane.
Bryan Forbes talks about John Barry , composer of the James Bond theme.
Plus a mystery voice to guess.
Producer Diane Messias

Contributors

Unknown:
John Benson
Unknown:
Vera Lynn
Unknown:
Arthur Tracy
Unknown:
George Formby
Unknown:
Ian McShane.
Talks:
Bryan Forbes
Unknown:
John Barry
Unknown:
James Bond
Producer:
Diane Messias

The first of two programmes recorded at the Southend Music
Festival. With the BBC Big Band, conducted by Barry Forgie , and Georgie Fame. Introduced by Sheila Tracy.
Producer Robin Sedgley

Contributors

Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Conducted By:
Georgie Fame.
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy.
Producer:
Robin Sedgley

Journalist and broadcaster Tony Russell stands in for
Peter Clayton over the next four weeks.
Tonight he introduces original music from the London-based
Brian Dee Trio:
Brian Dee (piano), Mario Castronari
(double bass) and Bobby Worth (drums). Producer Terry Carter

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Russell
Unknown:
Peter Clayton
Unknown:
Brian Dee
Piano:
Brian Dee
Piano:
Mario Castronari
Piano:
Bobby Worth
Producer:
Terry Carter

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