Alex Horne and his band learn to speak 'jazz' and head into space. With explorer Benedict Allen. Series warm-up from 2011.
Comedian Alex Horne and his 5-piece jazz band combine comedy, improvisation, storytelling and music.
Successful pilot for the following series.
Featuring:
* An exploration of computer programmer's fantasies.
* Combat aerobics for the over 60s
* Learning to speak 'jazz'
* Journeying in to space
Special guest, explorer Benedict Allen discovers whether music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.
Alex Horne ...... Host
Joe Auckland ...... Trumpet
Mark Brown ...... Saxophone
Will Collier ...... Bass
Ben Reynolds ...... Drums and percussion
Joe Stilgoe ...... Keyboards and piano
Producer: Julia McKenzie.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 2011.
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Broadcasts
Mon 14 Mar 2011 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4- Mon 27 Feb 2012 09:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 27 Feb 2012 22:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Feb 2012 02:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 4 Mar 2012 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 4 Mar 2012 22:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 18 Sep 2021 22:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Apr 2023 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 Oct 2025 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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