Great British Songbook Masterclass With Don Black

Richard Allinson is joined by Oscar Award-winning lyricist Don Black for a Great British Songbook masterclass. Recorded at last year's Electric Proms, hear the highlights from the Masterclass as Richard talks to Don about his illustrious career and how he penned songs including Born Free, Michael Jackson's hit Ben and Bond themes such as Diamonds are Forever. The pair are also joined by West End star Marti Webb who performs extracts from some of Don Black's best loved songs, including the musical classic 'Take That Look off Your Face'. The masterclass is part of Radio 2's Great British Songbook. Radio 2 is celebrating the work of British songwriters by creating a landmark collection of their finest songs - in the Great British Songbook. It is also holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists who are sharing their knowledge and experience with Radio 2's audience. For more information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook; to watch videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs; or to discuss British music and songwriting on a special messageboard, go to bbc.co.uk/radio2.