Wendy Cope
Poet Wendy Cope presents a personal look at the role of the piano in her life. Part of the Piano Season on the BBC.
The poet Wendy Cope presents a personal look at pianos in her life, from piano music she heard her parents playing, including her father's rendition of Chopsticks, to her memories of childhood piano lessons, and the piano in the school hall as a primary school teacher.
First broadcast in September 2012.
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- Wed 26 Sep 201222:45BBC Radio 3
- Mon 22 Jul 201322:45BBC Radio 3
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