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| creative_director = [[Hugh Wooldridge]] (theatre)
| creative_director = [[Hugh Wooldridge]] (theatre)
| presenter = [[Charles Dance]]<br>[[David Soul]]
| presenter = [[Charles Dance]]<br>[[David Soul]]
| starring = [[Larry Adler]]<br>[[Peter Barkworth]]<br>[[John Barrowman]]<br>Fiona Benjamin<br>[[Daniel Benzali]]<br>[[Sarah Brightman]]<br>[[Leslie Caron]]<br>Victor Trent Cook<br>[[B.J. Crosby]]<br>Lorna Dallas<br>[[Tim Flavin]]<br>[[Maria Friedman]]<br>[[Debbie Gravitte]]<br>[[Ruthie Henshall]]<br>[[Greg Horsman]] (dancer)<br>[[Derek Jacobi]]<br>[[Lorna Luft]]<br>[[Maureen McGovern]]<br>[[Paul Nicholas]]<br>Lisa Pavane (dancer)<br>[[Nigel Planer]]<br>[[Michael Praed]]<br>Stephanie Pope<br>[[Liz Robertson]]<br>[[Helen Shapiro]]<br>[[Marti Webb]]<br>[[Dave Willetts]]<br><small>'''The Gershwin All-Stars:''' [[Tracie Bennett]]<br>Gerard Casey<br>Simon Green<br>Paul Gyngell<br>[[Linzi Hateley]]<br>Megan Kelly<br>Shona Lindsay<br>[[Michael McCarthy (singer)|Michael McCarthy]]<br>Grania Renihan<br>Gareth Snook''<br><small>'''The Broadway Dancers:''' ''[[Warren Carlyle]] / William Folan-Conray / Catherine Hoskins / [[Nicola Hughes (actress)|Nicola Hughes]] / Lawrence Merry / Pili / Jon Petersen / Emma Tunmore</small><br><small>'''The Crazy For You Dancers:''' Julie Barnes / Elizabeth Cooper-Lee / Julia Ann Dixon / Lisa Donmall / Joantha Dunn / Amanda Lavin / Annette McLauglin / Marianne Richards / Claire Taylor / Jenny-Ann Topham</small><br><small>'''Members of Capital Voices directed by:''' Anne Skates</small>
| starring = [[Larry Adler]]<br>[[Peter Barkworth]]<br>[[John Barrowman]]<br>Fiona Benjamin<br>[[Daniel Benzali]]<br>[[Sarah Brightman]]<br>[[Leslie Caron]]<br>Victor Trent Cook<br>[[B.J. Crosby]]<br>Lorna Dallas<br>[[Tim Flavin]]<br>[[Maria Friedman]]<br>[[Debbie Gravitte]]<br>[[Ruthie Henshall]]<br>[[Greg Horsman]] (dancer)<br>[[Derek Jacobi]]<br>[[Lorna Luft]]<br>[[Maureen McGovern]]<br>[[Paul Nicholas]]<br>Lisa Pavane (dancer)<br>[[Nigel Planer]]<br>[[Michael Praed]]<br>Stephanie Pope<br>[[Liz Robertson]]<br>[[Helen Shapiro]]<br>[[Marti Webb]]<br>[[Dave Willetts]]<br><small>'''The Gershwin All-Stars:''' [[Tracie Bennett]]<br>Gerard Casey<br>Simon Green<br>Paul Gyngell<br>[[Linzi Hateley]]<br>Megyn Kelly<br>Shona Lindsay<br>[[Michael McCarthy (singer)|Michael McCarthy]]<br>Grania Renihan<br>Gareth Snook''<br><small>'''The Broadway Dancers:''' ''[[Warren Carlyle]] / William Folan-Conray / Catherine Hoskins / [[Nicola Hughes (actress)|Nicola Hughes]] / Lawrence Merry / Pili / Jon Petersen / Emma Tunmore</small><br><small>'''The Crazy For You Dancers:''' Julie Barnes / Elizabeth Cooper-Lee / Julia Ann Dixon / Lisa Donmall / Joantha Dunn / Amanda Lavin / Annette McLauglin / Marianne Richards / Claire Taylor / Jenny-Ann Topham</small><br><small>'''Members of Capital Voices directed by:''' Anne Skates</small>
| composer = Various
| composer = Various
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
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* ''[[Treasure Girl#Musical numbers|I Don’t Think I’ll Fall In Love Today]]'' – [[Gerard Casey]] and [[Linzi Hateley]]
* ''[[Treasure Girl#Musical numbers|I Don’t Think I’ll Fall In Love Today]]'' – [[Gerard Casey]] and [[Linzi Hateley]]
* ''[[Love Is Here To Stay]]'' – [[Debbie Gravitte]]
* ''[[Love Is Here To Stay]]'' – [[Debbie Gravitte]]
* ''[[The Man I Love (song)|The Man I Love]]'' - [[Megan Kelly]] and Paul Gyngell (with dancers Lisa Pavane and [[Greg Horsman]])
* ''[[The Man I Love (song)|The Man I Love]]'' - [[Megyn Kelly]] and Paul Gyngell (with dancers Lisa Pavane and [[Greg Horsman]])
* ''[[Love Walked In]]'' – Shona Lindsay and Gareth Snook
* ''[[Love Walked In]]'' – Shona Lindsay and Gareth Snook


Revision as of 21:58, 2 October 2021

Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin
GenreOne-off TV special, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 24 November 1996
Written byIra Gershwin
Directed byPaul Kafno (television)
Creative directorHugh Wooldridge (theatre)
Presented byCharles Dance
David Soul
StarringLarry Adler
Peter Barkworth
John Barrowman
Fiona Benjamin
Daniel Benzali
Sarah Brightman
Leslie Caron
Victor Trent Cook
B.J. Crosby
Lorna Dallas
Tim Flavin
Maria Friedman
Debbie Gravitte
Ruthie Henshall
Greg Horsman (dancer)
Derek Jacobi
Lorna Luft
Maureen McGovern
Paul Nicholas
Lisa Pavane (dancer)
Nigel Planer
Michael Praed
Stephanie Pope
Liz Robertson
Helen Shapiro
Marti Webb
Dave Willetts
The Gershwin All-Stars: Tracie Bennett
Gerard Casey
Simon Green
Paul Gyngell
Linzi Hateley
Megyn Kelly
Shona Lindsay
Michael McCarthy
Grania Renihan
Gareth Snook
The Broadway Dancers: Warren Carlyle / William Folan-Conray / Catherine Hoskins / Nicola Hughes / Lawrence Merry / Pili / Jon Petersen / Emma Tunmore
The Crazy For You Dancers: Julie Barnes / Elizabeth Cooper-Lee / Julia Ann Dixon / Lisa Donmall / Joantha Dunn / Amanda Lavin / Annette McLauglin / Marianne Richards / Claire Taylor / Jenny-Ann Topham
Members of Capital Voices directed by: Anne Skates
ComposerVarious
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersIan Martin (for BBC Two)
David Rayvern Allen (for BBC Radio 2)
Production locationsRoyal Albert Hall, London
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time95 mins
Production companiesEuroarts Primetime
HD Thames TV
BBC
A&E Networks
Original release
NetworkBBC
ReleaseDecember 31, 1996 (1996-12-31)

Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin (24 November 1996) was a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in aid of Mencap to celebrate the centenary of Ira Gershwin's birth.[1][2] It was initially broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on 7 December 1996[3] and then for television on BBC Two on 31 December 1996.[4]

Background

The show was produced by Ian Martin[5] and directed by Paul Kafno.[6] Those performing included: Peter Barkworth; Tracie Bennett; Sarah Brightman; Tim Flavin; Maria Friedman;[7] Greg Horsman; Derek Jacobi; Nigel Planer;[8] Michael Praed; Helen Shapiro and Dave Willetts. It was hosted by Charles Dance and David Soul.[6][9]

Present at the event were Ira Gershwin's family and the then Prime Minister John Major.[10]

Songs

Songs performed for the show included:[11]

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

References

  1. ^ Staff writer (7 November 1996). "Production news". The Stage. p. 55. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. ^ Staff writer (19 December 1996). "Light entertainment review: A Celebration of Ira Gershwin". The Stage. p. 17. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. ^ Staff writer (5 December 1996). "Who Could Ask for Anything More? BBC Radio 2, 7 December 1996 19.30". Radio Times. No. 3802. p. 122. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. ^ Staff writer (31 December 1996). "Who Could Ask for Anything More? BBC Two England, 31 December 1996 19.15". Radio Times. No. 3804. p. 136. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. ^ Staff writer (August 2011). "Ian Robert Martin". BAFTA. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b Staff writer. "Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin (1996)". British Film Institute (BFI). Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Concerts". About Maria: The Maria Friedman website. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Planer, Nigel (1953-)". British Film Institute (BFI). Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  9. ^ Staff writer. "Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin (1997)". Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Michael McCarthy". Profs on Stage. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Ken Mandelbaum's MUSICALS ON DISC: Always, etc". Playbill. 17 August 1997. Retrieved 5 March 2018.

The following archive material relating to the concert is held in the Royal Albert Hall Events collection (RAHE):

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