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New series1/4. Jonathan Ross recalls the complex life and career of talent-heavy singer, songwriter and stage and screen star Anthony Newley , who died in 1999, aged 67. The series looks at Newley's formidable accomplishments and how his fame and fortune offered him inadequate personal satisfaction. Contributors include songwriting partner Leslie Bricusse ,
Petula Clark , David Bowie , Elaine Paige , Julian Fellowes , former wife Joan Collins , son Sacha Newley and many Others. Producer Dave Barber

Contributors

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Jonathan Ross
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Anthony Newley
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Leslie Bricusse
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Petula Clark
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David Bowie
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Elaine Paige
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Julian Fellowes
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Joan Collins
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Sacha Newley
Producer:
Dave Barber

Robert Ziegler conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with country singer Gretchen Peters , mezzo Michelle Walton , tenor Nicholas Ransley and violinist Jennifer Pike. Recorded at London's
Cadogan Hall, with Aled Jones.

Contributors

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Robert Ziegler
Singer:
Gretchen Peters
Tenor:
Michelle Walton
Tenor:
Nicholas Ransley
Violinist:
Jennifer Pike.
Unknown:
Aled Jones.

Tim Flavin reads an abridged version of Richard Hooker's (Dr Richard Hornberger) medical war satire, first published in 1968. 4/6. Pushed to their limits, the doctors hurl drunken abuse at
Major "Hot Lips" Houlihan. Abridged by Tamsin Collison

Contributors

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Tim Flavin
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Richard Hooker
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Dr Richard Hornberger
Abridged By:
Tamsin Collison

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