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The Opener

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Last broadcast on Sat, 18 Feb 2012, 07:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Russell Davies looks at what makes a good musical and shows how first songs set the tone musically, in lyrics and in staging.

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  1. Mon 12 Jul 2010
    14:30
  2. Tue 15 Mar 2011
    14:00
  3. Sat 18 Feb 2012
    07:30

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