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Isy Suttie on Jake Thackray

Comic Isy Suttie chooses Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter, Jake Thackray. With Matthew Parris and John Watterson. From 2014.

Jake Thackray hated being known as the north country Noel Coward, but at the height of his fame the description stuck.

His songs are very British, but his influences were European - Georges Brassens and Jacques Brel.

Nominating Jake Thackray is Isy Suttie (Dobby from TV's Peep Show and star of the A-Z of Mrs P).

The expert witness is performer Fake Thackray aka John Watterson.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

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30 minutes

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Fri 14 Nov 202500:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson

Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson
Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson

Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up

Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up
Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up

Fake Thackray at work

Fake Thackray at work
Fake Thackray at work

Credits

PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestDeborah Moggach

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  • Tue 6 May 201416:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 9 May 201423:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 13 Feb 202018:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 14 Feb 202000:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 13 Nov 202510:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 13 Nov 202516:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 14 Nov 202500:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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