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Radio Leeds,18 Apr 2025,13 mins

There's only one Lesley Garrett

Bantam of the Opera

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Having answered the call, the choir of 50 strangers meet for their first rehearsal at the home of Bradford City AFC. The choir is nervous, the anticipation is high and why is there a Soprano in the bathroom? The story involves a 50-strong choir of Bantams supporters, ranging from a 90-year-old match-day volunteer to a 19-year-old trainee teaching assistant. They will be supported by notable figures like Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, opera singer Lesley Garrett, and sports commentator Chris Kamara. Presenter: Olivia Wright Produced by BBC Radio Leeds If you want to be notified as soon as new episodes are available, make sure you’re subscribed to Bantam of the Opera on BBC Sounds and have push notifications turned on in your phone settings

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