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3/4. Claire Martin celebrates the centenary of the birth of songwriter and composer Harold Arlen , who died in 1986. His classics include
Stormy Weather That Old Black
Magic and The Man That Got Away. The story continues with a look at Arlen's prodigious contributions to both Hollywood and Broadway. Expect to hear previously unaired takes of Judy Garland singing Arlen's Over the Rainbow. Plus music by Bobby Darin , Glenn Miller , Ethel Waters and Arlen himself.

Contributors

Unknown:
Claire Martin
Unknown:
Harold Arlen
Unknown:
Judy Garland
Music By:
Bobby Darin
Music By:
Glenn Miller
Music By:
Ethel Waters

A repeat of an abridged version of Evelyn Waugh 's satire, published in 1928 and read here by Rik Mayall. 3/8. Pennyfeather organises the sports day races, but Lady
Circumference's son is shot in the foot. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

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

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