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Composer of the Week William Walton (1902-1983) Episodes Episode guide
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A right royal knees-up
5/5 As Queen Elizabeth II is crowned, Walton steps up to the plate.
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Tomorrow's black sheep
4/5 As World War II breaks out, Walton gets writer’s block.
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Fit for a king
3/5 The crown calls on Walton. Will he abandon his avant-garde roots?
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Nonsense through megaphones
2/5 Walton meets the Sitwell siblings.
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Invisible wings
1/5 How did a boy from Oldham become the royals’ favourite composer?