Profile of the husband and wife jazz duo Cleo Laine and the late John Dankworth. John was one of Britain's best-known jazz musicians, composers and commentators, and Cleo is a singer and actress who has done just about everything - together they performed everywhere from jazz clubs to the world's major concert halls and theatres. For years they toured the world and became established as one of the most popular double acts in music. Over the years they developed the Stables Arts Centre in the grounds of their home in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. The venue has been host to many world famous artistes, from Vladimir Ashkenazy to George Shearing, and some of today's top professional musicians and singers have benefited from its education projects in the early stages of their careers.Both John and Cleo have been awarded numerous honorary doctorates and are great believers in musical education. To this end, the Wavendon Foundation was formed with the objective of raising funds to benefit both individual young artistes in need of financial aid and organisations seeking support for music education projects. This documentary follows their progression from dance halls and jazz clubs to the world stage. Their ongoing story is documented with rich archive, rare stills, footage and recordings from their private collection (seen for the first time), interviews with family and friends, and unique musical performances throughout.
| Title | Legends - Season 2007 Episode 10 : The Dankworths |
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| Last Air Date | 2012-08-03 |
| Number of Episodes | 35 |
| Number of Seasons | 7 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, |
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Episodes List
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 1 Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
2007-07-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 2 Doris Day: Virgin Territory Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007-09-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 3 Alma Cogan - Fabulous Alma Cogan - Fabulous
2007-09-18A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 4 Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours
2007-10-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 5 Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat
2007-10-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 6 Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
2007-10-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 7 Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You
2007-10-19A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 8 Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
2007-10-26A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 9 Louis Prima - King of the Swingers Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
2007-11-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 10 The Dankworths The Dankworths
2007-11-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 11 Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
2007-11-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 12 James Last: Non Stop Dancing James Last: Non Stop Dancing
2007-11-27A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 13 Val Doonican Rocks Val Doonican Rocks
2007-12-05A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 14 Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
2007-12-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
