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American singer and pianist Michael Feinstein presents a series on some of the great songwriters. Tonight he profiles Arthur Schwartz, the buttonhole maker's son who composed classics like That's Entertainment, Something to Remember You By and the musical The Band Wagon.

Contributors

Pianist:
Michael Feinstein
Unknown:
Arthur Schwartz

Robin Stapleton conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra from the BBC's Maida Vale studios in London.
With soprano Naomi Harvey and tenor Jorge Antonio Pita. The interval features music on disc from harmonica player Tommy Reilly. Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Stapleton
Soprano:
Naomi Harvey
Tenor:
Jorge Antonio Pita.
Unknown:
Tommy Reilly.
Producer:
Alan Boyd

Lynn Redgrave continues reading an eight-part adaptation of Margaret Forster 's novel. 3. Meredith informs Jos that she is pregnant and Georgy seeks refuge with Peg. Abridged by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Clive Stanhope

Contributors

Unknown:
Lynn Redgrave
Unknown:
Margaret Forster
Abridged By:
Yvonne Antrobus
Producer:
Clive Stanhope

David Jacobs presents a series recalling the career of Sammy Davis Jr. This edition looks at the strains put upon the performer's marriage, health and finances while he was simultaneously tackling Broadway,
Hollywood and a weekly TV show. With contributions from
Bruce Forsyth, Lionel Blair and his business partner Sy Marsh.

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