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Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

Celebrity Recital

First transmitted in 1964, this is an informal concert of traditional English songs given to an audience of friends at the Riverside Studios, London, by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.

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27 minutes

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Sun 21 Jun 1964 19:30

BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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Sweet Polly Oliver
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The Lincolnshire Poacher
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Role	Contributor
Performer	Benjamin Britten
Performer	Peter Pears

Sun 21 Jun 1964 19:30

BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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