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Radio 4,19 May 2009,30 mins

Fred Astaire

Great Lives

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Physician, journalist and broadcaster Dr Michael O'Donnell nominates Hollywood's celebrated singer, actor and choreographer Fred Astaire. Joining him are Astaire's daughter, Ava Astaire McKenzie. Plus lifelong Astaire enthusiast and Oxford don, Dr Kathleen Riley. Producer: Beatrice Fenton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.

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