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The Golden Age of Broadway

Katie Derham presents a dazzling evening of musical hits from the Golden Age of Broadway, including showstoppers from South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Carousel, High Society and Anything Goes! Stars of the West End and Broadway perform enduring classics alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe. Neil Brand and Bonnie Langford are Katie’s guests, sharing insight into the glamorous era which rose out of the Great Depression and the Second World War, giving us unforgettable songs such as There’s No Business Like Show Business, Some Enchanted Evening, My Funny Valentine and You’re the Top!

English
  • Originally Aired August 7, 2021
  • Runtime 120 minutes
  • Production Code m000ypjn
  • Network BBC Two
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  • Created September 4, 2021 by
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  • Modified September 4, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Cole Porter Writer Composer
Katie Derham Writer Presenter
Frederick Loewe Writer Composer
Jerome Kern Writer Composer
Richard Rodgers [composer] Writer Composer
Hugh Martin Writer Composer
Irving Berlin Writer Composer
Louise Dearman Musical Guest Singer
Jamie Parker Musical Guest Singer
Clarke Peters Musical Guest Singer
Katie Derham Host Presenter
Bridget Caldwell Director