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Radio Leeds,02 May 2025,15 mins

Next stop Broadway

Bantam of the Opera

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The Bantam choir is told about their first performance and a special, surprise guest is waiting in the wings. 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 Reporter: Cara Thorpe Sound Producer: Russell Walker-Brown Executive Producer: Tracy Gee Executive Editor: Simon Monk 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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