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James Dean musical closing (1977)

Genre

Interview

Interview with producer Steven Bentninck on why the musical based on James Dean, called Dean, is closing after just one month. Male interviewer not identified. (The show opened on 30/08/77 and closed after...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Victory Report: Salt and Spice: some history of Portsmouth with the Solent People’s Theatre - 13 Aug [1975-1986]

Report on re-enacted scenes of events in Portsmouth’s history on location in Portsmouth with music by Solent People’s Theatre production called Salt and Spice, with excerpts. Track 1- Introduction:...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Prisoners put on night for pensioners (1984)

Genre

Interview

Interview with an unidentified male speaker about a (Christmas?) concert performed by life sentence prisoners at Wormwood Scrubs? to a group of pensioners. The event includes performances, a meal and cash...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

British opera singer replaces Domingo (1990)

Genre

Interview

Phil Edwards? interviews British tenor Jeffrey Lawton on getting a phone call out of the blue to replace Placido Domingo as the lead man in Otello at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden after Domingo became...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Bernie Winters on Queen Mother’s 90th birthday performance (1990)

Genre

Interview

Bernie Winters prepares to perform in front of the Queen Mother at a charity gala performance held in honour of her 90th birthday. He pays tribute to her and tells of other meetings with her as well as...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

ENSA musical launched (1990)

Genre

Interview; Music; News report

Simon Bowden reports on the Imperial War Museum launch of the musical Gasmasks and Greasepaint, celebrating the work of the Second World War entertainment corps, ENSA, with many stars from the time and from...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium (1990)

Genre

Interview; Music; Special

Coverage of the Nelson Mandela tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 16/04/90, to celebrate the anti-apartheid campaigner’s recent release from prison. Includes performances by Tracy Chapman singing...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Elkie Brooks to give up touring (1988)

Genre

Interview

Elkie Brooks interview in which she announces her intention to give up touring. Male reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Michael Hedges concert (1987)

Genre

Music; Special

A live recording of a concert by the American acoustic guitarist, Michael Hedges. The band members include: Philip Aaberg; Darol Anger; Michal Manring; Barbara Higbie; Mike Marshall. Location not known...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Cliff Richard aims to rest voice (1992)

Genre

Interview

Interview with singer Cliff Richard on damage to his voice, and the rest he intends to take between performances. Speaking at the launch of a 10-week tour of Britain starting in Octoner. Interviewer not heard..

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio