A celebration of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II with songs from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and Showboat. A little French film music from Amélie, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Betty Blue, and classic movie music from King Kong, Dial M for Murder and Sunset Boulevard. Plus wonderful songs by Cole Porter from High Society and Kiss Me, Kate and the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 12th December, 1pm-4pm