Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Songs Of Noel Coward | 20080313 | ..The Songs of Noel Coward Pet Shop Boys lead singer, songwriter and composer Neil Tennant presents a series of programmes about Noel Coward. 1/3. Songs poured out of Coward, over 400 of them and from the 1920s to the 1960s they filled his revues and musicals. Tennant talks to fellow performers and enthusiasts about the enormous range of Coward's work – tender love songs, yearning melodies, sharp lyrics and skilful wordplay. Coward's own performances make the songs particularly his own, but Tennant also presents versions by today's singers and bands, and talks to those who recognise his influence as one of the greats of British musical theatre. Neil Tennant examines the songs of Noel Coward. A look at the music and influence of Noel Coward |
| 02 | The Songs Of Noel Coward | 20080320 | ..The Songs of Noel Coward Pet Shop Boys lead singer, songwriter and composer Neil Tennant presents a series of programmes about Noel Coward. 2/3. Focusing on the man, and what made Coward such a creative genius as well as a star performer of his own songs. His friend, actress and singer Elaine Stritch, remembers his support and professionalism, and Neil talks to those who are keeping the flame burning today. Neil Tennant examines what made Noel Coward such a creative genius. A look at the music and influence of Noel Coward |
| 03 | The Songs Of Noel Coward | 20080327 | Neil Tenant looks at the major influence Noel Coward has had on British musical theatre. A look at the music and influence of Noel Coward |