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Radio Leeds,16 May 2025,16 mins

Once upon a Vine

Bantam of the Opera

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It's almost time for the choir's first performance, nerves are rising and an offer arrives for an appearance on BBC Radio 2. 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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