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The first of two programmes in which Hank Wangford goes to America to hear the stories behind his favourite railroad songs. This week, he plays songs from the mountains of Virginia and finds out why the railroads hold such magic for the American people.
A Takeaway production

Contributors

Unknown:
Hank Wangford

Ken Bruce introduces a final selection of highlights from Les Dawson's popular radio show Listen to Les, featuring Cissie and Ada, the Sophisticates and Wotan - Man of Steel. With Roy Barraclough, Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn. Les plays the piano, and Brian Fitzgerald provides the proper music.
Originally written and produced by James Casey
Series compiled by Mike Craig (Rpt)

Contributors

Introduces:
Ken Bruce
Unknown:
Roy Barraclough
Unknown:
Daphne Oxenford
Unknown:
Colin Edwynn.
Unknown:
Brian Fitzgerald
Produced By:
James Casey
Unknown:
Mike Craig

Tonight's gala concert from the Royal College of Music celebrates 100 years of this world-famous conservatoire in its present home.
Richard Baker introduces the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by one of the college's most distinguished professors, James Lockhart , a chorus from the London Royal
Schools Vocal Faculty and special guest Howard Shelley playing
Rachmaninov's Piano
Concerto No 2.
Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Introduces:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
James Lockhart
Unknown:
Howard Shelley
Producer:
Alan Boyd

with the Radio 2 Arts Programme
A weekly roundup from the arts and entertainment world, with reviews, interviews, music and a look at forthcoming events.

12.05am Ronnie Hilton with Sounds of the 50s
Repeated from 6.30pm last Sunday

12.35 GMT Charles Nove with Night Ride
Including at 3.30 BST Pause for Thought with the Rev Stephen Oliver.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Hilton
Unknown:
Stephen Oliver

BBC Radio 2

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