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1/2. Russell Davies celebrates the life and works of uniquely versatile composer and performer Richard Rodney Bennett. who turns 70 next week. Commanding audiences across the full musical spectrum - from twelve-tone to twelve-bar - singer and jazz pianist Bennett is at home writing cabaret, brass band, symphonies, operas and ballets, plus scores for film and television. This tribute features contributions from colleagues, friends, musicians and singers.
Producer Graham Pass

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Russell Davies
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Richard Rodney

3/4. Marc Riley traces the history of plagiarism and pastiche in popular music, with entertainingly conspicuous examples from across the spectrum. The series continues with the art of tweaking - aka pastiche - and features examples of legal victors (the 2 Live Crew) and losers (Elton John ). Also, a look at satirical mavericks the Rutles, who consulted the Beatles for spot-on mop-top pastiches yet still managed to incur the wrath of Beatles-owned Apple Records. Plus a look at Marc Riley 's hit spoof band the Shirehorses.

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Marc Riley
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Elton John
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Marc Riley

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