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A tribute to the travelling men and women who run Britain's fairground shows, with songs by Jez Lowe, Karine Polwart and John Tams.

Radio 2 combines social commentary, sound effects and specially commissioned music in this inspired series that takes its cue from the radio documentaries made for the BBC Home Service in 1958 by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger and Charles Parker.

Contributors

Singer:
Jez Lowe
Singer:
Karine Polwart
Singer:
John Tarns

Helen Mayhew presents the BBC Big Band in a concert showcasing the music of Gil Evans. Featuring the City of Birmingham Symphony
Orchestra with trumpet soloist Jon Faddis , conducted by Joe Muccioli.

Contributors

Unknown:
Helen Mayhew
Unknown:
Gil Evans.
Soloist:
Jon Faddis
Conducted By:
Joe Muccioli.

BBC Radio 2

About BBC Radio 2

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More