Randy Newman

Synopsis

The great American master of irony, singer-songwriter Randy Newman graces the stage at LSO St Luke's in London for an intimate concert. Balancing songs of scathing wit with affecting romantic ballads, he is joined by the strings of the BBC Concert Orchestra under the baton of Robert Ziegler.

There is a selection from his critically-acclaimed album Harps and Angels, including the critique of the Bush administration A Few Words in Defence of Our Country, and Newman also cherrypicks songs such as Short People, I Think It's Going to Rain Today, Political Science and Marie from his impressive back catalogue.

Related Links

• BBC Music: Randy Newman

Broadcasts

1. Fri 7 Nov 2008
   22:45
   BBC Four
2. Sat 8 Nov 2008
   00:40
   BBC HD
3. Sat 8 Nov 2008
   03:35
   BBC Four
4. Mon 10 Nov 2008
   00:55
   BBC Four
5. Wed 12 Nov 2008
   23:00
   BBC HD
6. Wed 1 Apr 2009
   00:50
   BBC Two
7. Fri 2 Oct 2009
   00:00
   BBC HD