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Seventy Years of British Television
AlanWhickerhostsanew six-part series on the history of television, discussing with some of its pioneers the impact this incredible medium has had on our society. 1: A Lovely Piece of Furniture. In the thirties and forties, the telly pioneers from Ally Pally broke exciting new ground every day. But for the viewers, the shiny mahogany cabinet and theirflickering "wireless with pictures" was pure magic. With Sue Cook and using archive recordings.
Producer Simon Elmes

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Producer:
Simon Elmes

A music series featuring the leader of the Jacques Loussier Trio, the act that both delighted and enraged when it jazzed up the classics in 1959. Each programme features Loussier at his piano, with Benoit Dunoyerde Segonzac on bass and Andre Arpino on percussion.
A programme devoted to Ravel and Impressionism, including Bolero and pieces inspired by Monet's Water Lillies.

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Jacques Loussiertrio
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Benoit Dunoyerde Segonzac
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Andre Arpino

BBC Radio 2

About BBC Radio 2

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More