American entertainer and archivist Michael Feinstein presents a series about great songwriters. This programme focuses on Johnny Mandel , whose jazz background served him well as a film composer. Mandel recalls the origins of the film songs that became major hits, including The Shadow of Your Smile and the theme from MASH.

Contributors

Unknown:: Michael Feinstein
Unknown:: Johnny Mandel

Source: Radio Times

19:30

Friday Night Is Music Night

BBC Radio 2

Fri 8^th Oct 1999, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2

From the North Wales
Theatre, Liandudno, where the theme of this year's October Festival is German music. Brian Kay introduces the BBC
Concert Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordsworth , with guest artists
Claire Moore , Alan Opie and Rosalind Sutherland.
Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Introduces:: Brian Kay
Conducted By:: Barry Wordsworth
Artists:: Claire Moore
Artists:: Alan Opie
Artists:: Rosalind Sutherland.
Producer:: Alan Boyd

Source: Radio Times

21:15

Fair Stood the Wind for France

BBC Radio 2

Fri 8^th Oct 1999, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2

Simon Williams continues his reading of HE Bates's romantic drama set in occupied France during the Second World War.
5: Journey across France

Contributors

Unknown:: Simon Williams

Source: Radio Times

21:30

Listen to the Band

BBC Radio 2

Fri 8^th Oct 1999, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2

Frank Renton presents a session from Sellers
International Band conducted by Major Peter Parkes.

Contributors

Unknown:: Frank Renton
Unknown:: Peter Parkes.

Source: Radio Times

22:00

Let's Face the Music Irving Berlin and the American Century

BBC Radio 2

Fri 8^th Oct 1999, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2

David Jacobs concludes his series exploring the life of Irving Berlin. 6:
You Keep Coming Back like a Song. After the failure of MrPresident, Berlin retires into seclusion until his death.
Producer Emma Kingsley