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Henry Goodman narrates a new six-part series detailing the story behind Lerner and Lowe's musical My Fair Lady.

Lerner recounts his hilarious meeting with film producer George Pascal and the latter's visit to Bernard Shaw's cottage. Plus a look at the structural difficulties in adapting Pygmalion as a musical.

Contributors

Presenter:
Henry Goodman
Interviewee:
Alan Jay Lerner
Producer:
Adrian Edwards
Producer:
Mark Rowles

As part of Radio 2's week of programmes coming from Nottingham, Ken Bruce presents the show live from the city's Royal Concert Hall.
Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with guest artists Claire Moore, Graham Bickley and pianist Philip Martin

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Bruce
Unknown:
Barry Wordsworth
Artists:
Claire Moore
Artists:
Graham Bickley
Pianist:
Philip Martin
Producer:
Alan Boyd

Lynn Redgrave reads an eight-part adaptation of Margaret Forster 's novel. 6. Meredith is nota a happy mother while James plans to remarry. Abridged by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Clive Stanhope

Contributors

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

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Michael Freedland profiles the movers and shakers behind the great Broadway and West End shows. 2. The
Grades. The show biz brethren-Bernard Delfont, Lew and Leslie Grade -dominated the British stage for more than 30 years. Lord Grade, Topol and Michael Grade are on hand to tell the story.

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Freedland
Unknown:
Leslie Grade
Unknown:
Michael Grade

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