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Mancini, Bacharach and Friends at the Proms

The Pink Panther, Moon River and more much-loved favourites in a luscious celebration marking the centenary of one of the greatest composers in the history of film and TV, Henry Mancini.

The Pink Panther, Moon River and more as the BBC Proms mark the centenary of one of the greatest composers in the history of film and TV, Henry Mancini.

In this celebration of the man and his music, favourites from Mancini sit alongside much-loved tunes from the genres he inspired, including lounge music and space-age pop from the likes of Burt Bacharach, Les Baxter and Juan Garcia Esquivel. The BBC Concert Orchestra is conducted by Edwin Outwater, while Jess Gillam presents alongside a very special guest.

2 hours, 4 minutes

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RoleContributor
PresenterJess Gillam
PresenterMel Giedroyc
SingerOliver Tompsett
SingerRachel John
SingerMonica Mancini
ConductorEdwin Outwater
OrchestraBBC Concert Orchestra
ProducerHattie McCall Davies
DirectorMatthew Woodward

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