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In the fourth of six programmes, Michael Bentine provides an entertaining interlude with stories of his incredible career - spanning life, laughter and the paranormal.
An Actor's Life for Me - But Not for Very Long. Producer Andy Aliffe

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Bentine
Producer:
Andy Aliffe

Richard Bryan , formerly the counter-tenor voice of the group Cantabile, hosts a fascinating guided tour of the falsetto voice, tracing its development through classical and popular music, comedy and entertainment. With the help of James Bowman , Frank Ifield , Frankie Valli , Paul Gambaccini and Dudley Moore.
Producer Jon Naismith

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Bryan
Unknown:
James Bowman
Unknown:
Frank Ifield
Unknown:
Frankie Valli
Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Dudley Moore.
Producer:
Jon Naismith

Tony Russell presents a series of six programmes on the development of blues music. This week's is devoted to the slide guitar and includes tracks by Elmore James and Muddy Waters.
A Rewind production

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Russell
Unknown:
Elmore James

BBC Radio 2

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