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2/4. Paul Gambaccini recalls the life and music of soul giant Sam Cooke , who died 40 years ago. Cooke's graceful and good-natured mix of gospel-inpired soul and pop appealed equally to white and black audiences in hits like You Send Me, Cupid and Twistin' the Night Away. Wonderful World
A look at Cooke's control of the recording, management and publishing aspects of his career - an unusual feat in the early days of the rock and pop era.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Sam Cooke

New series 1/8. Actor Dougray Scott reads an - abridged version of Wilkie Collins 's gothic thriller.
1. Walter Hartright , a drawing instructor, is down on his luck. But his life is turned completely upside down after he meets a woman on a deserted street.
Abridged by Paul Kent
Producer Neil Gardener

Contributors

Unknown:
Dougray Scott
Unknown:
Wilkie Collins
Unknown:
Walter Hartright
Abridged By:
Paul Kent
Producer:
Neil Gardener

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