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4/6. Desmond Carrington profiles entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, revue and theatre. He continues with the phenomenally successful trio the Andrew Sisters
(Patti, Maxene and LaVerne), who with their close harmonies evoke the sound and spirit of 30s and 40s America like few other acts.
With sales of more than 90 million records, their warm repertoire includes Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen ,
(171 Be with You) In Apple Blossom Time, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don Sit under the Apple Tree, Shoo-Shoo Baby and Rum and Coca-Cola. Expect to hear big hits, broadcast extracts and a phone interview with Patti Andrews.

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Carrington
Unknown:
Du Schoen
Unknown:
Don Sit
Unknown:
Shoo-Shoo Baby
Unknown:
Patti Andrews.

Gavin Sutherland conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with soloists Elizabeth Sikora (mezzo) and Jonathan Veira (baritone), and, playing Gershwin, pianist
Philip Martin. Brian Kay presents the concert, recorded at LSO St Luke's in London.

Contributors

Unknown:
Gavin Sutherland
Soloists:
Elizabeth Sikora
Soloists:
Jonathan Veira
Pianist:
Philip Martin.
Pianist:
Brian Kay

Alex Kingston reads a version of Daphne du Maurier's tale of romance and suspense.
7/8. Maxim confesses to never having loved Rebecca, in whose shadow Mrs de Winter has suffered since arriving at Manderley. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Kingston
Abridged By:
Neville Teller

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