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2: The Palace Theatre
In the second of a six-part series celebrating great
London theatres associated with musicals, Howard Keel narrates the story of the Palace Theatre - home of great dance musicals, some famous American imports and much more. From No, No, Nanette, through Fred Astaire in Gay Divorce to Cabaret and Les
Misérables - all are recalled, together with legendary stars and musical gems.
Written and compiled by James Montgomery
A Ladbroke Radio production

Contributors

Musicals:
Howard Keel
Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
James Montgomery

From the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London, Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday , with guest singers Marilyn Hill Smith and Ian Caddy ,
Diversion, and Serenata Voices directed by David Beavan. Introduced by Robin Boyle.
Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Roderick Dunk
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Singers:
Marilyn Hill
Unknown:
Ian Caddy
Directed By:
David Beavan.
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle.
Producer:
Alan Boyd

Stanley Baxter continues his reading of Compton Mackenzie 's tale of wartime whisky rationing in the Hebrides. The islanders find a government spy in their midst when the whisky drought leads to careless talk.
Abridged and directed by Neil Cargill
A KDMH production

Contributors

Unknown:
Stanley Baxter
Unknown:
Compton MacKenzie
Directed By:
Neil Cargill

In Edinburgh, Iain Anderson looks ahead to the bells in the company of Gregor Fisher, star of Rab C Nesbitt and The Baldy Man. Jimmy Logan recalls the Scottish entertainers of yesteryear who dominated festive season music hall, while Neville Garden reviews music makers in Scotland in 1995 and celebrates the musical connections of Hogmanay.

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregor Fisher
Unknown:
Rab C Nesbitt
Unknown:
Jimmy Logan
Unknown:
Neville Garden
Producer:
Michael Shaw

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