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Composer of the Week Cole Porter (1891-1964) Episodes

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  1. Final Years

    5/5 Donald Macleod on how some of Cole Porter's triumphs were clouded by personal tragedies.

  2. Something for the Boys

    4/5 Donald Macleod discusses Cole Porter's war years and his biggest success, Kiss Me, Kate.

  3. Anything Goes

    3/5 Donald Macleod focuses on a succession of Porter triumphs, including the hit Gay Divorce.

  4. Playboy

    2/5 Donald Macleod on Cole Porter's Venice parties, where he mixed with Picasso and Diaghilev.

  5. Be a Clown

    1/5 Donald Macleod focuses on how Cole Porter was inspired by the circus.