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Choral History of Britain

Roderick Williams explores how singing together is at the heart of being human.

Radio 4,4 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
Singing for Everyone
Roderick Williams explores how Britain lost its singing voice and if it be recovered.
11 Oct 2017,30 mins
Series 1
Singing for Praise and Profit
Roderick Williams looks at why Britain produces the world's best professional choirs.
04 Oct 2017,30 mins
Series 1
Singing for Pleasure
Roderick Williams traces the long evolution of our amateur singing tradition.
27 Sep 2017,30 mins
Series 1
Singing for Solidarity
Roderick Williams explores how singing together gets to the heart of being human.
20 Sep 2017,30 mins