Including at 6.20 Pause for Thought.
Including at 9.15 Pause for Thought.
3/3. Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant recalls the career of actor, playwright and composer Noël Coward (1899-1973), whose verbal wit and incisive lyrics graced more than 400 songs. In this final edition Tennant explores Coward's formidable legacy in musical theatre and songwriting.
r Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in a special gala celebrating the life and career of iconic actress and entertainer Barbara Windsor , who celebrates her 70th birthday on Monday. Recorded at the Hackney Empire in London's East End, the event features guests Bradley Walsh , Joe Cooper , Roy Hudd , Shane Richie and Capitol Voices for a party of music from Noël Coward, Ivor Novello and British shows including Oliver!, Fings Ain't Wot They Used f Be, Half a Sixpence, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oh! What a Lovely War, for which "Babs" was Tony-nominated. Producer Anthony Cherry
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Actress Alex Kingston reads an abridged version of Daphne du Maurier's mystery romance.
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
Frank Renton presents a session from the Brighouse and Rastrick
Band, conducted by Alan Morrison.
Matthew Wright with a survey of contemporary arts and culture.
Including at 3.30 Pause for Thought.
