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The Zones

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Rich Hall

Comedy Zone


Paul English marks the Fourth of July with a parade of American comedy. Rich Hall introduces his Comedy Idol, Albert Brooks. As part of the Sixties Season, we’ve profiles of Lenny Bruce and Woody Allen. Greg Proops guides us through the history of modern American stand-up comedy, from Bob Hope to Chris Rock. Georgia born comedian Reginald D Hunter shares his life philosophy with Fred Macaulay. Supersized stand-up John Pinette chats with Clair English. And Stephen Fry tells Janice Forsyth about his travels to all fifty states of the union.

Guidance: Contains language which may offend

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The QE2

History Zone


Mark Stephen brings you a selection of programmes on shipbuilding.


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Alfred Hitchcock

Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone


Davie Scott introduces a Summer in the 60s special, featuring Alfred Hitchcock.


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Stephen Duffy

New Music Zone


Richard Cadey introduces a 1960s special, featuring The Beatles.


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Joan Baez

Celtic Zone


Sheena Wellington presents a 1960s special, featuring folk singer Joan Baez.


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