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Apr 4
4m 32s

Lesley Joseph

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

This edition of Inheritance Tracks come from an actress with a strong claim for national treasure status – Lesley Joseph.

With a career spanning over sixty years, she has entertained us as on the small screen in the likes of Birds of a Feather and on stage as Mother Superior in the Sister Act musical.

Inherited: Marche Militaire composed by Franz Schubert and performed by the Philharmonic Wind Orchestra Passing on: What About Us by P!nk

Producers: Lowri Morgan and Ben Mitchell

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