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  1. Get Playing: Alexander McCall Smith on the saxophone and the Really Terrible Orchestra

    5/5Writer Alexander McCall Smith on playing saxophone and the Really Terrible Orchestra.

  2. Get Playing: Peter Bradshaw's electric guitar

    4/5Film critic Peter Bradshaw describes how he was reunited with his electric guitar.

  3. Get Playing: Poet Fiona Sampson on playing the violin

    3/5Poet Fiona Sampson discusses her early life as a violinist.

  4. Get Playing: Joanne Harris on playing the flute and bass guitar

    2/5Writer Joanne Harris discusses her love of playing the flute and bass guitar.

  5. Alistair McGowan on playing the Piano

    1/5Impressionist and actor Alistair McGowan describes his attempts to relearn the piano.