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2/6. Desmond Carrington profiles six historically significant entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, nightclub, revue and theatre. This edition recalls the lovably uninhibited, husky-voiced and socially committed
Pearl Bailey , who died in 1990. Career highs included a special 1968 Tony award for Hello, Dolly!

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Carrington
Unknown:
Pearl Bailey

John Wilson conducts the BBC
Concert Orchestra with guest artists Grainne Renihan and Gary Williams , and pianist
James Pearson. Recorded at the Mermaid in London, and presented by Richard Baker.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Artists:
Grainne Renihan
Artists:
Gary Williams
Pianist:
James Pearson.
Presented By:
Richard Baker.

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