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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Phill Jupitus profiles the all-singing, all-strumming ukulele group with renowned musicianship and a cult following. From June 2008.

Phill Jupitus follows the celebrated ensemble of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players who command a cult following.

Their unique blend of comedy and music fills venues worldwide and boasts many celebrity fans. Musicologists explain the finer nuances of their subversive and high-quality ukulele playing and arrangements.

Co-founder of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Kitty Lux sadly died in July 2017.

Produced and written by Turan Ali.

Made for BBC Radio 4 by Bona Broadcasting and first broadcast in 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Sep 201701:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Jun 200813:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 28 Jun 200815:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sun 16 Aug 200913:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 2 Mar 201506:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 2 Mar 201513:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 2 Mar 201520:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 3 Mar 201502:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Sep 201706:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Sep 201713:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Sep 201720:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Sep 201701:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra