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19/06/2011

Americans love their movies. Adam Brookes talks with Cary Grant's daughter about her Hollywood childhood and asks Jeffery Deaver how an American could write for 007.

As President Obama travels the country hoping to inspire job creation, Americana examines the changing fortunes of American cities from Omaha, Nebraska to Fresno, California.

Presenter Adam Brookes talks to Jennifer Grant, about her famously charismatic father Cary and about life as a Hollywood kid.

Jeffery Deaver tries to explain how an American author such as himself could dare to take on the challenge of writing new episodes in the James Bond series,

And pianist Monty Alexander traces the surprising connections between Jamaican reggae and American jazz.

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Sun 19 Jun 2011 19:15
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Music Played

  • Mark Howard

    Happy Trails

    • Cowboy Roundup.
    • Cumberland Records.
    • B002HPBWW6.

  • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

    Hooray For Hollywood

    • The 30s: Hollywood's Best.
    • Rhino.
    • B00123NWXG.

  • Buck Owens

    Act Naturally

    • 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection.
    • Rhino.
    • B00123MCL4.

  • Monty Norman

    James Bond Theme

    Performer: John Barry and His Orchestra.
    • The Best of Bond James Bond 30th Anniversary.
    • Capitol.
    • B000002V0S.

  • Monty Alexander

    Lazy Lou

    • Live Studio Performance.

  • Monty Alexander

    The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

    • Live Studio Performance.

  • Monty Alexander Trio

    Freddie Freeloader Riddim

    • Harlem Kingston Express Live.
    • Motema Music.
    • B004YQVEXS.

  • Monty Alexander

    No Woman No Cry

    • Harlem Kingston Express Live.
    • Motema Music.
    • B004YQVEXS.

Broadcast

  • Sun 19 Jun 2011 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4