A celebration of the great songwriters.
This edition acknowledges the centenary of British songwriter and band leader Ray Noble, who penned The Very Thought of You, Goodnight Sweetheart, and Cherokee.

Source: Radio Times

19:30

Friday Night Is Music Night

BBC Radio 2

Fri 7^th Nov 2003, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2

Robert Ziegler conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with soprano Jeni Bern and Sonar Brass. Presented by Richard Baker.

Contributors

Unknown:: Robert Ziegler
Soprano:: Jeni Bern
Presented By:: Richard Baker.

Source: Radio Times

21:15

Kes

BBC Radio 2

Fri 7^th Nov 2003, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2

An adaptation of Barry Hines 's novel A Kestrel fora
Knave, read by Stephen Tompkinson. Part6.
Abridged by Jeremy Pascall

Contributors

Unknown:: Barry Hines
Read By:: Stephen Tompkinson.
Abridged By:: Jeremy Pascall

Source: Radio Times

21:30

Listen to the Band

BBC Radio 2

Fri 7^th Nov 2003, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2

Listeners' brass band requests with Frank Renton.

Contributors

Unknown:: Frank Renton.

Source: Radio Times

22:00

Dinah Washington

BBC Radio 2

Fri 7^th Nov 2003, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2

Helen Shapiro presents a series on Dinah Washington, the singularly expressive "Queen of the Blues" who died in 1963, aged 39, followinga pile-up of alcohol, crash diets and pills. This edition recalls the singer's hits of the 40s and 50s, including Harbor Lights and How Deep Is the Ocean.