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With the release of the film Mr Burton about the early life of the Welsh actor Richard Burton, Matthew Sweet celebrates film music associated with Wales.

Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and career of legendary Welsh actor, Richard Burton.

Featuring a playlist with a Welsh connection, join us to explore music from some of Burton's most beloved films, including Zulu and Cleopatra - along with classic scores from the Carry On franchise, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness and Doctor Who.

Also featuring an exclusive preview of John Hardy's soundtrack for the new biographical film, Mr Burton, which tells the story of Richard Burton's formative years in the Welsh town of Port Talbot.

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Sat 5 Apr 2025 16:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • John Barry

    Zulu "First Zulu Appearance and Assault" + "Main Title Theme (Isandhlwana,1879)"

    Narrator: Richard Burton. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Zulu / Four in the Morning (Original Soundtracks).
    • 13th Moon Recordings.

  • Frank Skinner

    The Wolf Man "Main Title" + "Wolf-Bane"

    Composer: Hans J. Salter. Music Arranger: John Morgan. Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: William T. Stromberg.
    • Salter / Skinner: Monster Music.
    • Marco-Polo.

  • John Barry

    Zulu "Men of Harlech"

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.
    • Zulu.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).

  • Alfred Newman

    How Green Was My Valley "Main Title / Huw's Theme"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alfred Newman.
    • How Green Was My Valley (Original Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Christopher Nightingale

    Pride "Autumn Montage"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Pride (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture).
    • Universal Music Group International.

  • Trad.

    The Proud Valley "Deep River"

    Music Arranger: Harry Thacker Burleigh. Singer: Paul Robeson.
    • Paul Robeson - Songs of my People (2024 Remastered Version).
    • Sony Classical.

  • Murray Gold

    Doctor Who "Theme Tune" + "Doomsday"

    Orchestra: 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Ben Foster.
    • Doctor Who (Original Television Soundtrack).
    • Silva Screen Records Ltd.

  • Alan Silvestri

    Lara Croft "Escape From Chen"

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.
    • Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Cradle Of Life (Original Motion Picture Score (Deluxe.
    • Var猫se Sarabande.

  • Eric Rogers

    Carry On... "Up the Khyber - extended theme"

    Music Arranger: Gavin Sutherland. Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Gavin Sutherland.
    • The Carry On Album.
    • Decca (UMO).

  • Malcolm Arnold

    The Inn of the Sixth Happiness "Overture"

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Malcolm Arnold.
    • The Inn Of The Sixth Happiness (Original 1958 Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Soundtrack Classics.

  • Alex North

    Cleopatra "Pompey's Ring"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Cleopatra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Sol Kaplan

    The Spy Who Came in from the Cold "The Spy Comes In"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Old Movie Themes! Vinyl Soundtrack Collection.
    • Soundtrack Classics.

  • Benjamin Frankel

    The Night of the Iguana "Theme"

    Orchestra: Benjamin Frankel & His Orchestra.
    • The Night Of The Iguana (Soundtrack & Other Music Inspired By The Motion Picture.
    • Master Classics Records.

  • John Hardy

    Mr Burton "Till Nightfall If Necessary" + "Wheelbarrow Montage" + "蜜芽传媒work"

    Orchestra: 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales.

  • Darius Milhaud

    Brazileira (Scaramouche Suite)

    Music Arranger: John Harle. Ensemble: Jess Gillam Ensemble.

Broadcast

  • Sat 5 Apr 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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