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Classic blues and the best of the new releases. Featuring a session from Boo Boo
Davis, who leamtto play drums using lard cans in the family band.
E-MAIL: [address removed] For details of music played this evening ring the Information Line on [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Boo Boo

Stuart Maconie presents four programmes tracing the life and career of the artist known simply as "the genius".
Exploring Ray Charles's early life in Florida, the onset of his blindness, and his musical beginnings - he became a freelance entertainer at the age of 15 after teaching himself to play the piano. With contributions from Ray Charles himself, his biographer Michael Lydon, Jerry Wexler and Ahmet Ertgun.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Producer:
Bob McDowall
Subject/Interviewee:
Ray Charles
Interviewee:
Michael Lydon
Interviewee:
Jerry Wexler
Interviewee:
Ahmet Ertgun

Ross Noble hosts a series spotlighting the best in stand-up comedy. Tonight's programme features
Omid Djalili , Lucy Porter and Terry Alderton.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ross Noble
Unknown:
Omid Djalili
Unknown:
Lucy Porter
Unknown:
Terry Alderton.

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