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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

It's on right now if you want to listen only, before being able to watch it on BBC2 this Saturday.

I'm listening in HD not sure what the difference is?? Sounding good though.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

I'm thoroughly enjoying it Helen. Looking forward to Saturday.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

I've only heard half but left it recording. Just as well as it was somewhat longer than planned.

Looking forward to Saturday as well.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

I heard it all including the "extra" bit at the end which was a nice surprise. It's all on my olde worlde tape cassettes.

The audience were in raptures at the end and so apparently was the presenter Suzy Klein. She temporarily mislaid her notes about the next Prom as she was so overwhelmed by tonight's concert.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

I played one of mine the other day, and they are still good!

If you do record to computer though it's so easy, especially if you do it after the original recording from the iPlayer.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

John Wilson has just been on Breakfast (BBC1) just after o'clock if you want to watch on iPlayer.

There is a tour starting in November as well.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

Yes Helen I switched on by chance about 20 minutes before and heard them announce it so I watched it "live". I must check where the tour will be going.

Roll on 9.15pm Saturday BBC2 for 2 hours of heaven!

iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Saw this on BBC2 on Saturday--a treat from first note to last. Now let's hope Mr Wilson's light music concert, first broadcast on Radio 3 in June, finds its way on to BBC2 (or even BBC1?).

Ian.

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

Ian, the light music concert was recorded for BBC TV and I remember they announced at the time that it's going to be on around Christmas. Smile

John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

I very much enjoyed the concert, well particularly the first half, didn't catch all the second half.

I liked Clare Teal and Charles Castronovo, the orchestra was fabulous, I expect, as before, a few of the musicians are from philharmonic outfits around the country, and clearly they enjoy working with John Wilson.

Ha good to hear his Geordie or northern accent on the BBC, he would have got nowhere at the BBC 50 years ago!
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

There are tour dates in the press today if anyone is interested.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

The Royal Festival Hall is a sell-out, Smile

for the lucky ones, but Sad

for me.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester had about half a dozen seats but all singles when I checked this morning. We'll have to be content with the Prom recording.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

Helen, I'd go for the singles if I were you. I've done that before for the sake of not missing out and you can always meet up in the interval.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

Just a reminder that Hooray For Hollywood is on again tonight on BBC4 at 8.30 if anyone fancies seeing it again.

It was on Radio 3 on Monday night as well if you just want to listen on the iPlayer.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19333 Location: Cheshire

Just a heads up as it's on again tonight on BBC4 at 7pm!

The best of his Proms so far IMHO!

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6812

Thanks Helen .I've got it on and am singing along with it...lovely, relaxing programme ... Very Happy