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3/6. Russell Davies explores the ancient art of close-harmony singing in its many variations, including barbershop, jazz, gospel and doo-wop as sung by sacred, commercial, amateur and professional groups (church choirs, Welsh male voice choirs, session singers and backing vocalists). Featured acts include the Manhattan Transfer, Take Six, the Four Freshmen, the Hi-Los and the Swingle Singers.

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Russell Davies

4/6. A celebration of Britain's Ivor Novello Awards, which since 1956 have recognised composers and songwriters for their craft. This week's presenter, Guy Chambers, discusses some of his own highly successful compositions, including those he's written with Robbie Williams - Angels, Millennium and Strong. Plus input from previous Ivor winners Mark Knopf ler and Albert Hammond.

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Ivor Novello
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Robbie Williams
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Mark Knopf
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Albert Hammond.

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