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Tony Hatch

The Art of Artists Series 2
Episode 8 of 13

Russell Davies interviews composer, pianist and producer Tony Hatch.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with composer, pianist and producer Tony Hatch.

Beginning his musical career at the age of ten when his mother enrolled him in the London Choir School in Kent. He went on to work for Pye Records producing the likes David Bowie and The Searchers and was responsible for writing and producing music for Petula Clark, including her international hit "Downtown". Over the course of a career now spanning 50 years, Hatch has also composed scores for television as well as worked in musical theatre.

He speaks to Russell about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Jul 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Barry Crocker

    Neighbours

    • The Best Of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ-TV's Themes.
    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Records.

  • Garry Mills

    Look For A Star

    • Colour My World: The Songs of Tony Hatch.
    • Ace Records.
    • 22.

  • Petula Clark

    Downtown

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Scott Walker

    Joanna

    • Best Of Scott Walker & The Walker Bro.
    • Fontana.

  • Jim Dale & Marti Webb

    Opposite Your Smile

    • The Card Original London Cast Recording.
    • First Night Records.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Call Me

    • Strangers In The Night.
    • Reprise.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Mon 21 Jul 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2