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BBC Radio 4

Rhapsody in Bohemia

26 September 2005
Produced by Alan Hall

On the 30th anniversary of Queen's majesterial pop classic, pomp rock's classical pretensions come under scrutiny from Times critic and 'innocent ear' Hilary Finch, opera singer Jane Manning, composer Joby Talbot, writer Simon Garfield, film buff Tommy Pearson, Radio 3's CD Review presenter Andrew McGregor, 'tribute band Freddie Mercury', Rob Comber and singer-songwriter Andy Watts who's composed a song specially for the programme.

"...an exquisitely constructed deconstruction of the band's huge hit ..."
Jane Anderson, Radio Times

Award, Third Coast Festival 2006
Best Documentary: Directors' Choice

  • Queen