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For One Night Only: Series 6

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For One Night Only

Series 6

Episode 4: Keith Jarrett: The Cologne Concert

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Apr 2011, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Dec 2011, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Paul Gambaccini recalls classic albums. In January 1975, jazz pianist Keith Jarrett improvised at Cologne Opera House, recording the best-selling solo album in jazz history. Show more

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Series 6

Episode 2: BB King Live at the Regal

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Mar 2011, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Dec 2011, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Paul Gambaccini relives the night one of the greatest blues albums of all time, BB King's 1964 classic Live at the Regal, was recorded in Chicago's famous Southside Theatre. Show more

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Episode 1: The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 19^th Mar 2011, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Dec 2011, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Paul Gambaccini returns with the award-winning series to re-visit the 1960 live album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart and hears about the recording from Newhart himself. Show more

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Series 7

Episode 1: Clapton Unplugged

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 6^th Oct 2012, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Jan 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Paul Gambaccini revisits the 1992 recording of Eric Clapton Unplugged with Clapton himself and musicians Andy Fairweather-Low, Steve Ferrone, Chuck Leavell and Nathan East. Show more

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Episode 3: Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 20^th Oct 2012, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Mar 2013, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Paul Gambaccini relives Thanksgiving 1969, when the Rolling Stones played Madison Square Garden and recorded an album later reviewed as 'the best rock concert ever put on record'. Show more

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Benjamin Britten's War Requiem

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Dec 2003, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Jan 2004, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Paul Gambaccini goes behind the scenes of the first performance of Britten's masterpiece, performed to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral. Show more

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Presenter:: Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Pears
Interviewed Guest:: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

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Series 7

Episode 2: The Weavers at Carnegie Hall

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2012, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Paul Gambaccini relives Christmas Eve 1955 and the Weavers sell-out reunion concert, 3 years after Pete Seeger's blacklisting for communist sympathies had forced them to break up. Show more

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Series 5

Hot August Night

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Aug 2007, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2021, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Paul Gambaccini recalls Neil Diamond’s 1972 gigs at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, resulting in the album ‘Hot August Night’. Show more

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George Harrison - The Concert for Bangladesh 1971

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Nov 2003, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 19^th Jan 2004, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Paul Gambaccini remembers this 1971 concert, which set the benchmark for pop music charity events and featured a remarkable live set fromBob Dylan. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed Guest:: George Harrison
Interviewed Guest:: Ravi Shankar
Interviewed Guest:: Bob Geldof
Interviewed Guest:: Robert Christgau

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Series 5

The Reunion in Central Park

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th Sep 2007, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Oct 2021, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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On September 19, 1981, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared together for the first time in 11 years. Paul Gambaccini discovers the stories behind the momentous reunion. From 2007. Show more

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Series 2

The Who Live at Leeds

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Jan 2005, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Aug 2005, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's 1970 album, often cited as one of the best live rock albums of all time. Show more

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Presenter:: Paul Gambaccini

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For One Night Only: Series 2

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Horowitz at Carnegie Hall

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Jan 2005, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Vladimir Horowitz, the Russian-American pianist, retired from public performance in 1953. A full twelve years later, he made his dramatic comeback at New York's Carnegie Hall. Show more

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Series 5

Episode 2: The Prom of Peace

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 1^st Sep 2007, 10:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Aug 2018, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. In 1968, as Russian tanks entered Prague, Mstislav Rostropovich played Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms. Show more

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Bob Marley and the Wailers - Live at the Lyceum

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Nov 2003, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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This 1975 concert marked the ‘crossover’ of reggae into popular music and established Marley as a hero. Show more

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Series 3

At the Drop of a Hat

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Aug 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2008, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. Michael Flanders and Donald Swann's satirical revue filled London's Fortune Theatre for two years before closing in 1959. Show more

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For One Night Only: Series 3

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Series 4

Elvis Comes Back

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2021, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis Presley's reputation at a time when his star seemed to be waning. Show more

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Series 3

When John Met John

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Aug 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Aug 2008, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. Playing at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John announced a surprise guest, namely John Lennon. Show more

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For One Night Only: Series 3

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Series 4

Miles Davis and Quincy Jones Live at Montreux

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Sep 2008, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th Sep 2008, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. For the 25th anniversary of the renowned international jazz festival, Jones coaxed Davis into reprising his collaborations with Gil Evans. Show more

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For One Night Only: Series 4

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