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2/3. Jazz trumpeter Guy Barker profiles German composer, arranger and bass player James Last (born Hans Last) who, in the UK, ranks second only to Elvis in number of charted albums. Last specialises in popular, party-friendly sounds, inspired by big-band music. This instalment explores his arrangements of the popular song. Contributors include songwriter and musician Graham Gouldman , pianist Richard Clayderman ,
Billboard global editor Emmanuel Legrand , and those who've worked with him, including Terry Jenkins , Jim Sullivan and Sue Glover.

Contributors

Unknown:
Guy Barker
Pianist:
Graham Gouldman
Pianist:
Richard Clayderman
Editor:
Emmanuel Legrand
Unknown:
Terry Jenkins
Unknown:
Jim Sullivan
Unknown:
Sue Glover.

Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with vocalist Beulah, soprano
Sally Harrison , baritone Owen Gilhooly and violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Presented by Russell Davies.

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Balcombe
Soprano:
Sally Harrison
Baritone:
Owen Gilhooly
Violinist:
Nicola Benedetti.
Presented By:
Russell Davies.

Actress Alex Kingston reads a newly abridged version of Daphne du Maurier's masterful tale of romance and suspence.
2/8. Maxim de Winter upstages the odious Mrs Van Hopper when he suddenly whisks away her lovely young travelling companion. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs van Hopper
Abridged By:
Neville Teller

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