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Late Learners

William Hague quit as Conservative party leader and took up the piano – so how did he and other late-starters fare? From 2004.

Just a day after he resigned as Conservative Party Leader William Hague found himself on a new path: learning the piano.

So how has he fared, and how do his experiences compare with other late-starting musicians?

All is revealed as we hear about the challenges of playing the double bass at the age of 75, the bravery needed to join a school band in your retirement, and an innovative project bringing together late learners for weekly music-making.

Producer: Michael Surcombe

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2014.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Jul 2022 02:30
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