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Russell Grant on Ivor Novello

4 Extra Debut. Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer Ivor Novello. With Matthew Parris and biographer Richard Stirling. From 2013.

Astrologer and performer Russell Grant chooses one of the greatest screen legends of cinema's early years – Ivor Novello.

Born in 1893 in Cardiff, Novello was also a talented writer and composer and would dominate both screen and stage with his epic romantic fantasies, until his death in 1951.

Russell is joined by Richard Stirling, author of the stage biography of Novello, 'Love, from Ivor', and the adaptor of one of Novello's last productions, ‘Gay's the Word’.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Produced by Lizz Pearson.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in 2013.

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30 minutes

Last on

Fri 30 Aug 2019 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Russell Grant
Producer Lizz Pearson

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Aug 2013 16:30
  • Fri 9 Aug 2013 23:00
  • Thu 29 Aug 2019 18:30
  • Fri 30 Aug 2019 00:30

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