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Our Queen: 90 Musical Years

A look back on the Queen's 90 years with the music she loves, presented by royal correspondent Eve Pollard.

In a special programme to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 looks back at the Queen's 90 years through the music she loves.

Presented by Royal correspondent Eve Pollard and with contributions from the people who know the Queen best - her family and friends. Including the Honourable Margaret Rhodes, Lady Elizabeth Anson, Lady Jean Carnarvon, the Reverend Kenneth MacKenize, Minister of The Parish of Braemar and Crathie and Domestic Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland and the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall.

And not forgetting the wonderful music from George Formby and Vera Lynn; musicals including South Pacific and Kiss Me Kate; Military Bands, Pipes, Hymns and the Commonwealth.

This affectionate look at the life of the Queen through music she enjoys will delight and resonate with listeners everywhere.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 Jun 2016 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Music Played

  • Lester Lanin & His Orchestra

    You're Just In Love/They Say It's Wonderful/The Whifenpoof Song/Always

  • West End Cast Recording (1947)

    Oh What A Beautiful Morning

  • Dolores Gray & Bill Johnson

    Anything You Can Do

  • Julie Wilson

    Always True To You In My Fashion

  • The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals

    Milanollo

  • Gary Barlow

    Sing (feat. The Commonwealth Band & Military Wives)

    • (CD Single).
    • Decca.

  • The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

    Hector the Hero

  • Jim MacLeod and His Band

    Grand March Medley

  • Fred Astaire

    Cheek To Cheek

    • Musical Wonderland (Various Artists).
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.

  • Vera Lynn

    (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover

    • We'll Meet Again (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.
    • 8.

  • Big Band (1945)

    Conga At The Ritz

  • George Formby

    Leaning On A Lamp Post

  • Julie Andrews

    I Could Have Danced All Night

  • Mary Martin

    A Wonderful Guy

  • Choir of Westminster Abbey

    Praise My Soul The King of Heaven

  • Choir of Westminster Abbey

    The Lord's My Shepherd

  • Lester Lanin & His Orchestra

    You're Just In Love/They Say It's Wonderful/The Whifenpoof Song/Always

  • Robert Lindsay And Emma Thompson

    The Lambeth Walk

Broadcast

  • Sun 12 Jun 2016 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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