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Wayne Marshall presents the story of George Gershwin , from his musical beginnings to his piano rolls and early collaborations, told in four parts. This first programme features the voices of Larry Adler , Fred Astaire ,
Guy Bolton , Irving Caesar , Alistair Cooke , George and Ira
Gershwin, George Jessel , Al Jolson , Edward G Robinson and PG Wodehouse.
Producer Graham Pass

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Wayne Marshall
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George Gershwin
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Larry Adler
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Fred Astaire
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Guy Bolton
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Irving Caesar
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Alistair Cooke
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George Jessel
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Al Jolson
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Edward G Robinson
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Graham Pass

Nigel Kennedy presents a four-part series in which he reflects on his career and looks forward to new horizons. In this third programme, he recalls the sensational popularity of his Four Seasons recording and explains the reasons for his five-year absence from the classical concert stage.

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Presenter:
Nigel Kennedy

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