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Stephen Poliakoff interview

Jamie interviews the British director and playwright Stephen Poliakoff. The pair discuss Stephen's latest ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2 series, which is set in London during the 1930s jazz era.

Jamie Cullum is joined by the British director and playwright Stephen Poliakoff.

The pair discuss Stephen's latest ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two series, Dancing On The Edge. Set in 1930s London, the series follows the fictitious Louis Lester Band as they try to make it among the city's aristocratic audiences. The pair talk about the rich music and fascinating characters of the era, like Snake Hips Johnson and Duke Ellington.

Stephen also shares some of his new-found favourite early jazz tracks with Jamie, as well as original tracks from his series' soundtrack.

57 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Feb 2013 19:00

Music Played

  • Carmen McRae

    All The Things You Are

    • Carmen For Cool Ones.
    • Decca.
  • The Lightmen

    Ashie

    • Fancy Pants.
    • Judnell.
  • The Sure Co.

    Loose Shots

    • 5ive EP.
    • Jazz Re:freshed.
  • Errol Parker

    Lorre

    • Errol Parker.
    • Brunswick.
  • Jamie Cullum and Stephen Poliakoff Interview

    • Louis Lester Band

      Dead of Night Express

      • Dancing On The Edge Soundtrack.
      • Decca.
  • Duke Ellington with Ivie Anderson

    Delta Bound

    • Duke Ellington Presents Ivie Anderson.
    • Columbia.
  • Snake Hips Johnson

    Snakehips Swing

    • And The Bands Played On.
    • Decca.
  • Louis Lester Band

    Dancing on the Moon

    • Dancing On The Edge Soundtrack.
    • Decca.
  • The Mark Kramer Trio

    Hedwig's Theme

    • Harry Potter Jazz - The Sorcerer's Stone.
    • Erocia Classical Recordings.
  • Ella And Louis

    Stars Fell On Alabama

    • Ella And Louis.
    • Verve Records.
  • Mark De Clive-Lowe & The Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra

    Take The Space Trane

    • Take The Space Trane.
    • Tru Thoughts.
  • Fiona Apple

    Daredevil

    • The Idler Wheel….
    • Clean Slate/Epic.

Broadcast

  • Tue 5 Feb 2013 19:00