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Fred Astaire

Physician Michael O’Donnell champions Hollywood star Fred Astaire. With Fred’s daughter Ava and Matthew Parris. From 2009.

Physician, journalist and broadcaster Dr Michael O'Donnell nominates Hollywood's celebrated singer, actor and choreographer Fred Astaire.

Joining him are Astaire's daughter, Ava Astaire McKenzie.

Plus lifelong Astaire enthusiast and Oxford don, Dr Kathleen Riley.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.

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