A celebration of the great songwriters.
This edition showcases the musical Newman family, among them renowned Hollywood composer Alfred and sons David, Thomas and, most famously, Randy.
Producers Mark Rowles and Adrian Edwards

Contributors

Producers:: Mark Rowles
Producers:: Adrian Edwards

Source: Radio Times

19:30

Friday Night Is Music Night

BBC Radio 2

Fri 31^st Oct 2003, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2

Mike Batt conducts the BBC
Concert Orchestra, with guest artist Katie Melua. Presented by Brian Kay.

Contributors

Unknown:: Mike Batt
Artist:: Katie Melua.
Presented By:: Brian Kay.

Source: Radio Times

21:15

Kes

BBC Radio 2

Fri 31^st Oct 2003, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2

An adaptation of Barry Hines 's novel A Kestrel for
Knave, read by Stephen Tompkinson. Part 5.
Abridged by JeremyPascall (R)

Contributors

Unknown:: Barry Hines
Read By:: Stephen Tompkinson.

Source: Radio Times

21:30

Listen to the Band

BBC Radio 2

Fri 31^st Oct 2003, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2

Frank Renton presents further highlights from the National Brass Band
Championships.

Contributors

Unknown:: Frank Renton

Source: Radio Times

22:00

Dinah Washington

BBC Radio 2

Fri 31^st Oct 2003, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2

New series A six-part profile of "Queen of the Blues"
Dinah Washington, who died in 1963, aged 39, following a pile-up of alcohol, crash diets and pills. Hersingularly expressive classics include What a Diff'rence a Day
Makes, Mad about the Boy and countless other gems. Producers Anita and John Morrison