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Michael Freedland looks back to the 1880s and the birth of Asa Yoelson. otherwise known as Al Jolson, with contributions from Ben Lyon, George Burns, George Jessel, Burton Lane and Saul Chaplin.

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Freedland
Interviewee:
Ben Lyon
Interviewee:
George Burns
Interviewee:
George Jessel
Interviewee:
Burton Lane
Interviewee:
Saul Chaplin

Introduced by Brian Kay from the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London. Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with guest artists Jacquelyn Fugelle, Peter Wedd and the Gypsy violins of Lakatos.

Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Kay
Musicians:
BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Singer:
Jacquelyn Fugelle
Singer:
Peter Wedd
Musicians:
Gypsy violins of Lakatos
Producer:
Bridget Apps

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