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In the 2nd programme in this 4-part series, Barry Humphries urges listeners to roll up the carpet and dust of their dancing shoes in anticipation of hearing the finest selection of Dance Classics from the first half of the 20th Century. The Nicholas Brothers, Fred Astaire, Florrie Ford, Victor Silvester, Danny Kaye are among the artists featured in this particular show. Barry takes a brief look at the history of Ballroom dancing and uncovers the origins of dances like the Grizzly Bear, the Turkey Trot and the Kangaroo Hop. Barry also recalls his own traumatic tales of childhood dancing lessons in a church hall in Melbourne given by Mr & Mrs Meyer during the 1940s...

BARRY SAYS:
"I find few tasks more agreeable than assembling a collection of my favourite songs, from the first half of the 20th century and playing them on the wireless. Relaxing and listening to music, is what I most love to do, and sharing my favourites with Radio 2 listeners is an added bonus."