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4/8. Conductor
Andrew Davis presents a selection of works from the worlds of concert hall, opera house, musical theatre and film.
This edition features the music of Vaughan Williams , Rimsy-Korsakov,
Mikis Theodorakis and Beethoven.

Contributors

Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Unknown:
Vaughan Williams
Unknown:
Mikis Theodorakis

2/2. George Mellyexplores , with a certain scepticism, the career of trombonist and band leader Glenn Miller.
Featuring rare recordings and new and archive interviews, this instalment assesses Miller's reputations as a businessman, as a perfectionist and, according to tabloid legend, as a spy. Plus a look at his mammoth successes (one of every three jukebox plays in 1940 was a Miller record) and his unusual touchdown in Britain.

Contributors

Unknown:
George Mellyexplores
Leader:
Glenn Miller.

4/6. George Melly shares his love of blues music. This segment recalls basement blues club Studio 51, made famous by the Rolling
Stones, the Yardbirds and John Mayall. Contributors include Bill Wyman , Long
John Baldry , Champion Jack Dupree , John Mayall , Ronnie Wood and many others.

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
John Mayall.
Unknown:
Bill Wyman
Unknown:
John Baldry
Unknown:
Jack Dupree
Unknown:
John Mayall
Unknown:
Ronnie Wood

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