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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa presents her favourite classics. In the sixth of eight programmes, she explores some classical works used in films like
Apocalypse Now, Brief
Encounter and Philadelphia. Also included are excerpts from original film scores by Max Steiner ,
Bernard Herrmann and John Williams.

Contributors

Unknown:
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Unknown:
Max Steiner
Unknown:
Bernard Herrmann
Unknown:
John Williams.

The Organist Entertains
The latest music news and information, plus standards, pops and classics from the popular organ and keyboard world. Also John Leeming with details of refurbishments in the theatre organ world. PHONE [number removed] for programme information and details of organ clubs and societies

Contributors

Unknown:
John Leeming

Tony Robinson tells the story of the Unknown Soldier, buried in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day 1920, and of the events surrounding the original armistice that ended the First World War 80 years ago. With poetry and letters read by Michael Sheen. Producer Ruth Prince
* See This Week: page 6

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Robinson
Read By:
Michael Sheen.
Producer:
Ruth Prince

Russell Davies presents a seven-part series celebrating one of the major songwriting talents of this century.
2: Don't Fence Me In. This programme charts Porter's transition from boyhood in Peru, Indiana, to manhood and the high life.
Featuring contributions from Patti Lupone , George Melly , Don Black and Steve Ross , and recordings - vintage and modern - of many of Porter's songs.

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
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Patti Lupone
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George Melly
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Don Black
Unknown:
Steve Ross

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