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Series in which the composer and conductor introduces tracks from the worlds of opera, concert hall, film and theatre. This edition features Thomas Hampson , Artur Rubinstein and Joshua Bell , and music by Vivaldi, Bach, Coward and others.

Contributors

Unknown:
Thomas Hampson
Unknown:
Artur Rubinstein
Unknown:
Joshua Bell

Conclusion of a documentary in which Tom Robinson looks at the historical impact of the prison experience on blues, rock 'n' roll and country music.

This final edition looks at the recurring theme of prison life in country music.
Featuring tracks by Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bob Dylan.

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Robinson

Warren Mitchell concludes a profile of saxophonist Sidney Bechet.
6: Following a triumph at the Paris Fair in 1949, Bechet decides to settle in France, where he dies ten years later. Contributors include
Humphrey Lyttelton , biographer John Chilton and Bechet's son Danielle.

Contributors

Unknown:
Warren Mitchell
Unknown:
Sidney Bechet.
Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
John Chilton

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