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Alex Horne and his band learn to speak 'jazz' and head into space. With explorer Benedict Allen. Series warm-up from 2011.

Comedian Alex Horne and his 5-piece jazz band combine comedy, improvisation, storytelling and music.

Successful pilot for the following series.

Featuring:

* An exploration of computer programmer's fantasies.
* Combat aerobics for the over 60s
* Learning to speak 'jazz'
* Journeying in to space

Special guest, explorer Benedict Allen discovers whether music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.

Alex Horne ...... Host
Joe Auckland ...... Trumpet
Mark Brown ...... Saxophone
Will Collier ...... Bass
Ben Reynolds ...... Drums and percussion
Joe Stilgoe ...... Keyboards and piano

Producer: Julia McKenzie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2011.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Oct 202523:00
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