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Eric Coates
Donald Mcleod explores the life and works of the British composer Eric Coates, who is perhaps best known today for composing the theme to the film The Dam Busters
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Composer of the Week
As he moves into several houses in and around London, Coates falls in love with the city.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
As war is declared, Coates's stirring marches came into their own.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Coates's student years proved to be startlingly memorable.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Coates flirts with politics and royalty, and starts his film career at age 68.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Coates's By the Sleepy Lagoon, used today in Desert Island Discs.
Dec 2007