Big Band Special

22:00 - 22:30

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert with the music of George Gershwin.

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  1. Claudia Winkleman 20/11/2009

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    Available since Saturday with 4 days left.

    Claudia Winkleman is joined in conversation by Sting.

  2. The Bands That Mattered Episode 1

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

  3. That Western Swing Thing Episode 2

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    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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    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 Tuesday with 7 days left.

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

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