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Al Bowlly - Britain's First Pop Star - Episode 2

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Another chance to hear Clare Teal reveal the story behind Britain's first pop star. The second episode looks at how Al Bowlly made the transition from a theatre queue busker to Britain's favourite vocalist. With contributions from the likes of Hugh Hefner, Denis Norden, the late actor Ian Carmichael, Roy Hudd and archive interviews with dance band stars of the 30s like Ray Noble, Nat Gonella, Monia Liter and Tiny Winters.