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The origins of Grand Hotel date back to the very beginnings of the BBC. This week, Robin Boyle introduces a 1983 edition of the long-running light music series, featuring Max Jaffa and the Palm Court
Orchestra, with guest singer Stephen Dowson. Producer Anthony Wills

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Introduces:
Robin Boyle
Unknown:
Max Jaffa
Singer:
Stephen Dowson.
Producer:
Anthony Wills

with Lifestyle. This month, Margaret Cunningham offers ideas for a weekend break in Northern Ireland and James Ross has advice on what to do if you get into trouble abroad. Plus news on the search for a cure for arthritis, and Geoff Hamilton with gardening advice. Producer Gary Bones

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Cunningham
Unknown:
James Ross
Unknown:
Geoff Hamilton
Producer:
Gary Bones

Radio 2's exciting new series of Broadway musicals begins with arguably the greatest of them all.
This production of Frank Loesser's 50s classic features Mandy Patinkin, star of the Broadway stage, with Anita Dobson, Claire Moore and John Challis.
Based on stories by Damon Runyon, the show has a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
Stephen Hill Singers
BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Michael Reed

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Contributors

Composer:
Frank Loesser
Based on stories by:
Damon Runyon
Book by:
Jo Swerling
Book by:
Abe Burrows
Singers:
The Stephen Hill Singers
Musicians:
The BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductor:
Michael Reed
Producer:
John Langridge
Sky Masterson:
Mandy Patinkin
Sarah Brown:
Claire Moore
Nathan Detroit:
John Challis
Adelaide:
Anita Dobson
Nicely Nicely Johnson:
Patrick Clancy
Benny Southstnxt:
Michael Cahill
Rusty Charlie:
Stephen Hill
Harry the Horse:
Matt Zimmerman
Big Juk:
James Smillie
Arvid Abemalhy:
Don Fellows
General Cartwright:
Pamela Cundell
Lt Brannigan/Narrator:
Peter Harding
Joey Biltmore:
David Kelsey

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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