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Don celebrates the best of British, starring Elaine Paige, Michael Ball & Tom Jones

Award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them. Tonight Don celebrates the Brits.

Multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them. Each week Don showcases a selection of iconic tunes, popular and timeless standards.

After many requests, on his show tonight Don celebrates the Best of British. Taking to the stage are Elaine Paige, Michael Ball, Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark & Tom Jones.

This week's 'And They Also Wrote.....' is Billy Reid

Plus a weekly nod to the fabulous voice of Matt Monro.

The show is packed full of personal anecdotes and entertaining stories as Don recalls meeting and working with many of the greatest writers and entertainers in the business.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Matt Monro

    Ebb Tide

    • From Matt With Love.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 12.
  • Shirley Bassey

    Where Do I Begin (The Theme From Love Story)

    • Shirley Bassey - The Singles.
    • EMI.
  • Petula Clark

    You And I(Goodbye Mr Chips)

    • Hollywood's Best: The Sixties.
    • 9.
  • Dennis Lotis

    Skylark

  • Des O’Connor

    I Pretend

    • The Hits Of 1968 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

Broadcast

  • Sun 22 Jul 2018 23:00