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Composer of the Week Icons of British Light Music Episodes

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  1. Finding a new stage

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the composers who fought to keep light music alive.

  2. An audience of millions

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the impact of radio on the British light music scene.

  3. The Talkies

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores the use of British light music in cinema.

  4. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores how light music took over the holiday resorts of Britain.

  5. Born of the Theatre

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores how light music emerged from the theatres of late-1800s Britain.