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A new eight-part series in which the composer and conductor introduces tracks from the worlds of opera, concert hall, film and theatre. This edition features
Paul Robeson and the Beatles, and music by Prokofiev,
Mozart, Bizet and others. Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Robeson
Producer:
Alan Boyd

A new two-part documentary in which Tom Robinson looks at the historical impact of the prison experience on blues, rock 'n' roll and country music. Contributors include Johnny Cash, producer Bob Johnston, folk singer Shirley Collins, Steve Earle, Roger McQuinn and B.B. King.

Featured artists include Leadbelly, Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash, who famously performed at San Quentin Prison in 1969.

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Robinson
Interviewee:
Johnny Cash
Interviewee:
Bob Johnston
Interviewee:
Shirley Collins
Interviewee:
Steve Earle
Interviewee:
Roger McQuinn
Interviewee:
B.B. King
Producer:
Vince Hunt
Producer:
John Leonard

Warren Mitchell profiles saxophonist Sidney Bechet. 5: Contributors include
Bechet's pupil Bob Wilbur , biographer John Chilton , and sidemen Johnny Blowers and "Wild" Bill Davis.

Contributors

Unknown:
Warren Mitchell
Unknown:
Sidney Bechet.
Unknown:
Bob Wilbur
Unknown:
John Chilton
Unknown:
Johnny Blowers
Unknown:
Bill Davis.

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