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3/4. Stuart Maconie pays tribute to singer Ray Charles, who died on 10 June, aged 73. He recalls his huge successes in the 1960s, including his foray into country and western music, epitomised by the towering I Can't Stop Loving You.
But the singer suffered from personal troubles. With input from biographer Michael Lydon and from Ray Charles himself.

(The series first aired in 2000)

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Subject/Singer/Interviewee:
Ray Charles
Interviewee:
Michael Lydon

Rik Mayall reads an abridged version of Evelyn Waugh 's controversial social satire.
3/8. Pennyfeather organises the sports day races, but Lady Circumference's son is shot in the foot. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

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

Frank Renton presents the brass quintet Sonar Brass, with Alan Morrison and Richard Marshall (cornets), Owen Farr (tenorhorn),
Nick Hudson (trombone) and Shaun Crowther (tuba).

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Renton
Unknown:
Alan Morrison
Unknown:
Richard Marshall
Tenorhorn:
Owen Farr
Tenorhorn:
Nick Hudson
Tenorhorn:
Shaun Crowther

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