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The first of a six-part series celebrating legendary black performers, presented by Gregory Hines , concentrates on Duke Ellington, Adelaide Hall and Eubie Blake , among others.
Producer Stella Hanson

Contributors

Presented By:
Gregory Hines
Unknown:
Eubie Blake
Producer:
Stella Hanson

Introduced by Richard Baker from the White Rock Theatre,
Hastings, East Sussex. Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC
Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday , with guest singers Rosie Ashe and Louise Crane , Cantabile, and Martin Loveday on the violin. At 8.15 during the interval, there is music on disc.
Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Introduced By:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Barry Wordsworth
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Singers:
Rosie Ashe
Singers:
Louise Crane
Singers:
Martin Loveday
Producer:
Alan Boyd

Charlotte Coleman continues her four-part reading of Mary Hayley Bell 's story.
2: Word is spreading about the stranger in the barn, but only among the children. The adults may not find out. Abridged by Chris Wallis

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlotte Coleman
Unknown:
Mary Hayley Bell
Abridged By:
Chris Wallis

BBC Radio 2

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