With Doc Brown
Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From 2013.
Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.
This episode explores the theme of children - including songs on George Formby, the alphabet and Rastafarians.
Guest starring Doc Brown who raps with the band and talks to whales.
Alex's Horne Section are:
Trumpet/banjo .... Joe Auckland
Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown
Double Bass/Bass .... Will Collier
Drums and Percussion .... Ben Reynolds
Piano/keyboard .... Ed Sheldrake
Producer: Julia McKenzie.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.
Last on
Clips
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Doc Brown: I'm Not a Rastafarian
Duration: 01:30
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Jamming with the whales
Duration: 01:05
Broadcasts
Sun 24 Mar 201319:15BBC Radio 4- Fri 29 Mar 201322:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 19 Nov 201518:30BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 27 Nov 201505:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 13 May 201722:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 30 Dec 201807:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 30 Dec 201817:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 30 Dec 201822:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Thu 18 Dec 202523:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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