Episode 1

Another chance to hear a two-part series which explores the life, career and legacy of the songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen. In this first programme, Rupert Holmes looks at his development as a songwriter, his partnership with Johnny Burke which produced hits like Polka Dots and Moonbeams and Swinging on a star, and how Van Heusen became known as a glamorous figure with his ability to fly aircraft as well as write songs.