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2/4. Stuart Maconie pays tribute to singer Ray Charles, who died on 10 June, aged 73. One of the more influential vocalists of the last century, Charles drew from gospel, blues, jazz and country to emerge as the definitive soul performer.

A look at the great Atlantic years - from the mid-50s to the early 60s - including Hallelujah I Love Her So, Let the Good Times Roll, Come Rain or Come Shine and the breakthrough hit What'd l Say. The series first aired in 2000.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Subject:
Ray Charles

Rik Mayall reads an abridged version of Evelyn Waugh 's controversial social satire, first published in 1928. 2/8. AskintPennyfeatheris forced to find employment as a schoolmaster at Uanabba Castle.
Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

Unknown:
Rik Mayall
Unknown:
Evelyn Waugh
Abridged By:
Neville Teller

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