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The Tingle Factor

Musical, artistic or literary personalities share which pieces make the hair stand up on the back of their neck, and why.

Radio 4 Extra,4 episodes

Episodes

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Joan Bakewell
Broadcaster Joan Bakewell shares the music that makes her emotional.
27 Jul 1993,30 mins
George Martin
Beatles producer and composer George Martin talks about music which stirs his emotions.
15 Sep 1992,30 mins
David Puttnam
David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
18 Sep 1990,30 mins
Michael Bentine
The comic actor explains why certain tracks have the power to send tingles down his spine.
19 Sep 1989,30 mins