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Isy Suttie on Jake Thackray

Comic Isy Suttie chooses Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter, Jake Thackray. With Matthew Parris and John Watterson. From 2014.

Jake Thackray hated being known as the north country Noel Coward, but at the height of his fame the description stuck. His songs are very British, but his influences were European - Georges Brassens and Jacques Brel.

Nominating Jake Thackray is Isy Suttie, Dobby from Peep Show and star of the A-Z of Mrs P.
The presenter is Matthew Parris and the producer Miles Warde.

First broadcast on 成人论坛 Radio 4 in 2014.

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30 minutes

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Fri 14 Feb 2020 00:30

Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson

Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson
Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson

Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up

Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up
Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up

Fake Thackray at work

Fake Thackray at work
Fake Thackray at work

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Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Deborah Moggach

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  • Tue 6 May 2014 16:30
  • Fri 9 May 2014 23:00
  • Thu 13 Feb 2020 18:30
  • Fri 14 Feb 2020 00:30

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