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Petula Clark presents the third of six programmes celebrating the golden age of the British film musical. Today, she pays tribute to some of the black song-and-dance legends who appeared in British films - including Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson, Buck and Bubbles, Paul Robeson and Mabel Mercer.

Contributors

Unknown:
Petula Clark
Unknown:
Paul Robeson
Unknown:
Mabel Mercer.

Introduced by Robin Boyle from Harrogate
International Centre. Tonight's programme is the opening concert of the Harrogate
International Festival.
Robin Stapleton conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday , with guest singers Linda Kitchen ,
Alan Opie and pianist Lucy Parham. At 8.15, during the interval, there is music in the classic boogie-woogie style. Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Unknown:
Robin Stapleton
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Singers:
Linda Kitchen
Singers:
Alan Opie
Pianist:
Lucy Parham.
Producer:
Alan Boyd

Virginia McKenna concludes her eight-part reading of Joy Adamson's story of Elsa, the lion cub with human foster parents.
For further information on wildlife conservation, contact the Elsa Trust at [address removed]

Contributors

Author:
Joy Adamson
Reader:
Virginia McKenna
Abridged by:
Bob Sinfield
Producer:
Gary Bones

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