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Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces

Series 1

Episode 1: Musical Memories of Growing Up in Melbourne

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Barry Humphries's early musical memories include Fred Astaire, Flanagan and Allen, the Comedian Harmonists, Joseph Schmidt, Harry Roy and Judy Garland. Show more

Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces

Series 1

Episode 2: The Age of the Wireless

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Barry Humphries's selection includes Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra performing Radio Times and musical comedians Norman Long and Stanelli in an ode to the BBC licence fee. Show more

Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces

Series 1

Episode 3: The Birth of the Microgroove

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Barry Humphries remembers the end of the era of 78rpm and Randolph Sutton giving his last performances at the Metropolitan Musical Hall on Edgware Road in London. Show more