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Born on this day in 1904, George Formby was to become the most recognised entertainer of his era.
Thirty years after his death, interest in the Formby phenomenon has begun to grow again.
Russell Davies visits the celebration at the George Formby Society's Blackpool convention and meets new member George Harrison and Formby's sister Louisa. Producer Neil Cargill

Contributors

Unknown:
George Formby
Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
George Harrison
Producer:
Neil Cargill

BBC Concert Orchestra conductor Robin Stapleton. The first of six programmes in which the internationally renowned tenor sings a variety of music ranging from operatic arias to Victorian and Edwardian ballads.
This week's guest: soprano Janice Cairns. Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Conductor:
Robin Stapleton.
Soprano:
Janice Cairns.
Producer:
Alan Boyd

with Roger Royle. From St Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness. Guests: 1990
Choir Girl of the Year,
Susan Gray singing with her church choir, and the Inverness and District
Choral Society. Producer Juli Wills

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Royle.
Unknown:
Susan Gray
Producer:
Juli Wills

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