what the critics said:

“A valuable two-part history of all female jazz and dance bands.”
Stephanie Billen,

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Anything You Can Do

2x30'

 

Julia McKenzie presents a two-part exploration of women dance band leaders of the thirties and forties featuring rare archive from the likes of Ivy Benson, Mary Lou Williams, Ina Ray Hutton and The International Sweethearts of Rhythm.

 

Presenter: Julia McKenzie
Producer:
Pete Atkin
Researcher: Jo Wheeler

 

Broadcast:
8th and 15th January

 

Broadcaster: