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Michael Freedland presents a five-part series focusing on the greatest writers and music to come out of Tin Pan
Alley. This programme explores the role of songwriters from the First World War through to the Depression. Featuring archive recordings of Irving
Caesar, Louis Armstrong , Ivor Novello and Noël Coward.

Contributors

Unknown:
Louis Armstrong
Unknown:
Ivor Novello

Introduced by Brian Kay from the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London. Barry
Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with soprano Alison Buchanan and baritone Jason Howard.
Music includes Leoncavallo,
Mozart and Tchaikovsky, plus gypsy music from
Roby Lakatos and his ensemble. Producer Bridget Apps Repeat

Contributors

Introduced By:
Brian Kay
Soprano:
Alison Buchanan
Baritone:
Jason Howard.
Unknown:
Roby Lakatos

A Centenary Celebration of Noel Coward

A celebration of the works of Noel Coward, hosted by Sheridan Morley. Performers include Simon Williams, Hubert Gregg, Nyree Dawn Porter, June Whitfield, Marian Montgomery, Edward Fox, Josephine Tewson, Christopher Luscombe, Malcolm McKee and Christopher Lee.
See This Week: page 4

Contributors

Presenter:
Sheridan Morley
Performer:
Simon Williams
Performer:
Hubert Gregg
Performer:
Nyree Dawn Porter
Performer:
June Whitfield
Performer:
Marian Montgomery
Performer:
Josephine Tewson
Performer:
Christopher Luscombe
Performer:
Malcolm McKee
Performer:
Christopher Lee
Producer:
Vic Beeby

BBC Radio 2

About BBC Radio 2

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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