Len Goodman on Lionel Bart
Dancer Len Goodman chooses composer Lionel Bart, the creator of the musical Oliver! With Matthew Parris. From 2017.
Len Goodman's great life was one of the biggest figures in creating British musicals and pop music in the 1960's.
The writer and lyricist behind the hit musical Oliver, knew everybody who was anybody, made a fortune and partied with Royalty.
But like many who flourished in that era he also lost everything in a blitz of booze, drugs and bad behaviour.
Len Goodman makes a case for why he regards Bart as a genius.
With Matthew Parris.
Helping Len him to unravel the story of his hero the expert witness is broadcaster David Stafford who co-wrote a biography on Lionel Bart named after Bart's second most famous musical: Fings Aint Wot They Used T'Be .
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 January 2017.
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Why Len Loves Lionel
Strictly’s Len Goodman shares the reasons behind his admiration for lyricist Lionel Bart.
Len Goodman and Matthew Parris during the recording.
Expert witness David Stafford during the recording.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Len Goodman |
| Interviewed Guest | David Stafford |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
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Tue 17 Jan 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 20 Jan 201723:00BBC Radio 4
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