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Documentaries (19 programmes)

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  1. Benny Goodman: King of Swing Episode 6

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    Available since today with 6 days left.

    6/6. Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.

  2. The Bands That Mattered Episode 1

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    Available since Friday with 3 days left.

    1/5. Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

  3. That Western Swing Thing Episode 2

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    Available since Wednesday with 6 hours left.

    2/5. Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson charts the history of Western Swing music.

  4. Journeys to Glory: The Spandau Ballet Story

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    Available since Wednesday with 6 hours left.

    Jonathan Ross tells the story of one of the biggest UK bands of the 80s.

  5. Benny Goodman: King of Swing Episode 5

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    Available since last Tuesday with 6 days left.

    5/6. Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.

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