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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa presents her favourite classics. In the last programme of the series, her choice includes Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Bach's Air on the G String, and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Plus excerpts from two of her favourite works: Mozart's Requiem and Strauss's opera Der Rosenkavalier. Producer Declan McGovern

Contributors

Unknown:
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Producer:
Declan McGovern

Max Bygraves presents a celebration of the Royal Variety Show, which has, over the years, featured some of the greatest names in the entertainment world.
Including interviews with Vera Lynn, Ted Rogers, Bruce Forsyth and Bonnie Langford.

Contributors

Presenter:
Max Bygraves
Interviewee:
Vera Lynn
Interviewee:
Ted Rogers
Interviewee:
Bruce Forsyth
Interviewee:
Bonnie Langford
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen

Russell Davies presents a series celebrating one of the major songwriting talents of this century.
4: A Boy's Best Friend. A look at the women in Porter's life and their influence on his work. Featuring contributions from Patti Lupone , George Melly , Don Black and Steve Ross , and recordings 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
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Steve Ross

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