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Captain Charles King sitting in for
Don Maclean. With special guests including the Rev Ruth Scott and the acclaimed actress, writer and performer, Maureen Lipman.
Producer Rosemary Foxcroft

Contributors

Unknown:
Don MacLean.
Unknown:
Ruth Scott
Unknown:
Maureen Lipman.
Producer:
Rosemary Foxcroft

David Jacobs presents a new six-part series profiling six star female British vocalists of the fifties with over 50 chart hits among them.

The singer forever associated with her classic English recording of Lili Marlene in 1944 as well as her chart-topping 1956 hit Lay Down Your Arms.
Featuring archive recordings and fresh contributions from those who knew her, including Vera Lynn, Bill Cotton, Don Lusher and manager Johnny Mans.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Jacobs
Interviewee:
Vera Lynn
Interviewee:
Bill Cotton
Interviewee:
Don Lusher
Interviewee:
Johnny Mans
Producer:
Andy Jordan

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