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Miles Kington and his guests review books about music.
In a varied literary agenda the authors of Tango are interviewed by Tony Staveacre , the programme celebrates Purcell's tercentenary, Mike Harding reviews and performs items from American Ballads and Folk Songs, leaving Miles Kington to review recent books on jazz and talk to author Keith Richmond about his book The
Musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Producer Dave Bellinger

Contributors

Unknown:
Miles Kington
Interviewed By:
Tony Staveacre
Unknown:
Mike Harding
Unknown:
Miles Kington
Unknown:
Keith Richmond
Unknown:
Andrew Lloyd
Producer:
Dave Bellinger

Ken Bruce introduces the first of two rare repeats from 1955 featuring the lad himself. In The Television Set Hancock decides it's time to buy a quality set.... just how far will 15 pounds go? Sid James and Kenneth Williams co-star.
(Rpt)

Contributors

Introduced by:
Ken Bruce
Tony:
Tony Hancock
Sid:
Sid James
Unknown:
Kenneth Williams
Producer:
Barry Littlechild

A concert recorded at the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London, featuring the popular tunes by the Broadway composer - from Hello Dolly, Mame, Mack and Mabel, La Cage aux Folles. With guest singers Denis Quilley, Mary Carewe, Claire Moore and Robert
Meadmore, the Stephen Hill Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra, led by Cynthia Fleming. The gala is conducted by a guest from the USA - Don Pippin, one of Broadway's finest musical directors.
Producer John Langridge
In association with Barry Mishon
See also tomorrow at 10pm

Contributors

Singer:
Denis Quilley
Singer:
Mary Carewe
Singer:
Claire Moore
Unknown:
Cynthia Fleming
Unknown:
Don Pippin
Producer:
John Langridge
Unknown:
Barry Mishon

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