With the Dawn Patrol.
Including at 6.15
Pause for Thought with Martin Warner.
And at 9.15 Pause for
Thought with the Rev Ruth Scott.
David Jacobs's series profiling the singer.
This instalment recalls the balladeer's many visits to Britain in the early sixties, when he established himself as an easy-listening artist and a consummate performer.
Presented by Richard Baker. Dominic Wheeler conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Guests include mezzo soprano Michelle Walton, baritone Richard Whitehouse, and pianist John Alley.
The interval features music recorded by tenor Josef Locke.
Richard Griffiths reads an eight-part adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel. Wrongly charged with the murder of her saviour, Captain Phoebus, Esmeralda has no one to turn to, and the authorities are anxious to elicit a confession. So too is the priest Claude Frollo. Abridged by Peter Mackie
Katie Adie and Desmond Carrington present highlights from the 29th annual concert, staged last month at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the Massed
Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. A programme of marches, standards, film themes and swing also features a tribute to the retired
Ted Heath Orchestra and music by Albinoni, Sousa and John Williams. Producers David Aylott and Desmond Carrington
With the Radio 2 Arts
Programme. Reviews, music and future events.
Including at 2.30
Pause for Thought with Frank Topping.
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