Schedule
Early
00:00
Jazz Library—George Lewis
Alyn Shipton is joined by Tom Sancton to select highlights from clarinettist George Lewis.(R)
01:00
Through the Night—26/06/2011
John Shea's selection includes a performance given at the BBC Proms by pianist Lang Lang.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Sunday - Martin Handley
Martin Handley presents music by Albeniz, Elgar and Beethoven.
10:00
Sunday Morning—Light Fantastic
Suzy Klein with Stephen Hough, Robert White, Palm Court Strings and Mark Swartzentruber.
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Afternoon
12:00
Private Passions—Light Fantastic Compilation
Michael Berkeley presents a compilation of light music chosen by Private Passions guests.
13:00
Light Fantastic—The Last Seaside Orchestra
Conductor Matthew Rowe explores the unique appeal of Scarborough Spa Orchestra.
13:45
Light Fantastic—The King of Instruments
Three organists describe the theatre organ's place in Britain's musical history.
14:00
Sunday Concert—Light Fantastic: BBC NOW - Grant Llewellyn
Fiona Talkington presents listeners' light music choices, performed by the BBC NOW.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Light Fantastic: Queen's Chapel of the Savoy
From the Queen's Chapel of the Savoy, London, as part of the Light Fantastic Festival.
17:00
Light Fantastic—Live Tea Dance
Suzy Klein presents the John Wilson Orchestra in a performance of tea dance favourites.
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Evening
18:30
Choir and Organ—Light Fantastic
Aled Jones introduces the BBC Singers in popular light choral classics.
19:30
Discovering Music—Light Fantastic: Eric Coates
Catherine Bott and John Wilson explore the musical craftsmanship of Eric Coates.
20:30
Light Fantastic—Studio Round-up
Suzy Klein and Petroc Trelawny presents reflections on the Light Fantastic weekend.
21:30
Sunday Feature—Don't Make Fun of the Festival
John Tusa explores the cultural dimension to the 1951 Festival of Britain.
22:15
Words and Music—Light Fantastic: The 1950s
A sequence of poetry, prose and music from the 1950s.
23:30
Jazz Line-Up—Light Fantastic: BBC Big Band
Claire Martin joins the BBC Big Band under Barry Forgie to perform big band theme tunes.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—27/06/2011
John Shea introduces a performance of Monteverdi's Vespers given at the 2010 BBC Proms.
