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5/6. Desmond Carrington profiles six historically significant entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, nightclub, revue and theatre. He continues with Harry Belafonte , who was raised in Harlem, New York City, to West
Indian parents before hitting it big as a calypso-influenced singer - the 1957 hits Banana Boat (Day-0) and Island in the Sun - and Hollywood actor (Carmen Jones , Island in the Sun).

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Carrington
Unknown:
Harry Belafonte
Unknown:
Carmen Jones

An exclusive concert featuring Vancouver-based vocalist Michael Buble , accompanied by musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Big Band, conducted by Richard Balcombe. Presented live from London's Mermaid Theatre by Helen Mayhew.

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buble
Conducted By:
Richard Balcombe.
Unknown:
Helen Mayhew.

Actor Dougray Scott reads an abridged version of Wilkie Colllins 's atmospheric gothic thriller.
7/8. Sir Percival Glyde is now dead, but Walter is confronted with a more chilling adversary in Count Fosco. Abridged by Paul Kent

Contributors

Unknown:
Dougray Scott
Unknown:
Wilkie Colllins
Unknown:
Sir Percival Glyde
Abridged By:
Paul Kent

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