Are You Sitting Comfortably?
For Children in Need 2012, Ken Bruce presents a selection of music popular with children big and small.
Friday Night is Music Night - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Ken Bruce presents a special Friday Night is Music Night dedicated to children's favourites.
How times and tastes change! Ken trawls the BBC Archive for memories of Children's Hour and Muffin the Mule whilst the BBC Concert Orchestra performs music from The Simpsons, Black Beauty, Wallace and Gromit, Toy Story, Batman, Captain Scarlett and Pirates of the Caribbean.
The BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by their Principal conductor Keith Lockhart are joined by theatre stars - Anna-Jane Casey and Tim Flavin and Harry the Piano. Songs include selections from Mary Poppins, the Little Mermaid and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
The concert was recorded at the Hackney Empire last October and first broadcast 16th November 2012.
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BBC Concert Orchestra & Keith Lockhart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
The Simpsons (Theme)
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Dolly Suite - Berceuse
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Anna-Jane CASEY
Part Of Your World
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
The Pink Panther
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Tim Flavin
Chim Chim Cheree
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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Anna-Jane CASEY
A Spoonful of Sugar
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Black Beauty
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Harry the Piano
Hong Kong Phooey, Banana Splits, Simpsons, Inspector Gadget, Batman, Flint Stones Top Cat,
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Sci Fi Classics Twighlight Zone, Avengers, Thunderbirds, Batman, Captain Scarlett,The Hitc
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Tim Flavin
(It's Not Easy) Bein' Green
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Pops Hoedown
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BBC Concert Orchestra
Wallace And Gromit Theme
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Tim Flavin
You've Got A Friend In Me
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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Anna Jane Casey
When She Loved Me
Artist: Ian Laws
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
le bal from jeux d'enfents
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Harry the Piano
Harry Potter Theme
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Sandpaper Ballet
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Puffin Billy
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Anna-Jane CASEY
Pure Imagination
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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Tim Flavin
The Candy Man
Artist: BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Finale - William Tell Overture
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Harry the Piano
Wheels on the Bus
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
Pirates Of The Caribbean
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BBC Concert Orchestra C.B. Keith Lockhart
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Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Nov 201220:00BBC Radio 2
- Fri 1 Mar 201320:00BBC Radio 2
