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.
@simonmayo
will be reunited with food & wine expert
@nigelbarden
in his Saturday show. Nigel joins Simon shortly after 11am to take you on a culinary journey with recipes to try, where to source the freshest ingredients and the perfect classical soundtrack to accompany the meal.
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Not long until your first weekend with Scala Radio and
@KermodeMovie
’s debut show, this Saturday from 1-3pm, featuring 2 hours of music by female film composers!
#filmscores
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.
@simonmayo
's first link - Scala Radio, where just occasionally, and where appropriate, we can turn it up to 11
#ScalaRadio
#FirstLink
#TurnItUp
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Not even the British weather can spoil
@SimonMayo
's excitement for
#ScalaRadio
at today’s shoot
#classicalmusic
#photoshoot
#onlocation
#March4th
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That's right,
@simonmayo
's debut show for Scala Radio is now ready for you to listen again. Catch up on the Scala Radio app or the website.
#ListenAgain
#ScalaRadio
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This time next month
@simonmayo
will be live on
#scalaradio
. Make sure you tune in from March 4th on digital radio and on your smart speaker across the UK.
#classicalmusic
#cantwaitforscala
#excited
#DAB
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We see from the quarterly listener figures that there's a 24% increase in the number of listeners to Scala Radio.
Marvellous news. Something we're really proud of. Thank you for listening.
And if you're one of the 24%, an extra-special welcoming squeeze to you too.
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Today is 49 years since the greatest classical music comedy sketch aired, featuring André Preview, Morecambe and Wise.
Not necessarily in that order.
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| EXCLUSIVE FIRST PLAY |
Hannah Cox has got an exclusive first play of
@IAmAlanWalker
's remix of
@HansZimmer
's ‘Time' from
#Inception
- a track that sees Walker fulfill a life-long dream of collaborating with his musical hero.
| LISTEN LIVE from 7pm: |
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Have you got something to get off your chest? Email your
#confessions
to confessions
@scalaradio
.co.uk and seek forgiveness from
@SimonMayo
and the team.
#ScalaRadio
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🎹 The incredible
@GrumpyOldRick
performing 'Morning Has Broken'
#live
from the Scala Studio!
Listen to the whole performance on the Scala Radio app!
#Piano
@yesofficial
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The faces behind the voices on your new favourite radio station. We want to tell you who else is waiting in the wings, but NDA and all that...
#scalaradio
#classicalmusic
#classical
#radio
#London
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MASSIVE congratulations to
@simonmayo
on being awarded an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list. 🎉
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It’s
#WorldBookNight
, and we’ve asked some of our guests to peruse their bookshelves and send us a reading from their favourite books. Like this from
@jasonsfolly
.
Hello, by the way...
📚
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Our test transmissions are live! Ensure you have access all arias by re-tuning your DAB radio and downloading our brand new Scala Radio app, live from March 4th
#ScalaRadio
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Our first listening figures are in! Thank you all for listening as we break the mould and bring classical music into modern life!
#RAJAR
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Classical Music for Modern Life. Live from 4th March, on digital radio throughout the UK.
#scalaradio
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That’s a wrap! All the scenes have now been shot and who better to finish off with than film expert
@KermodeMovie
.
#ScalaRadio
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"I need one in both clefs"
Richard Armitage put us all to shame by revealing that he learnt to play not one, but TWO instruments when he was younger! 🎶
|
@RCArmitage
@WhichPennySmith
|
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Today is John Williams' 90th birthday.
Having composed iconic scores from E.T. and Jaws, to Harry Potter and Star Wars, it is undeniable that he is one of the greatest composers of all time!
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Today's Scala Radio FAQ:
Will there be a Confessions podcast we hear you ask? Yes, there will! In the meantime, why not let Simon know if you have anything to
#confess
confessions
@scalaradio
.co.uk
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Not only was
@GrumpyOldRick
on
@Simonmayo
's show to chat about his final UK performance of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, but he was also performing listeners requests
#live
from the Scala Studio.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can catch-up here!
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We are deeply saddened to announce that our friend and Scala Radio family member, Jamie Crick, has sadly died following a short illness.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
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We don’t often tweet about classical music-related news, but this is such a good news story that we just had to.
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.
@KermodeMovie
is up next with his first film score show for Scala Radio! Today Mark is playing tracks by female composers! Listen from 1-3 every Saturday!
#ScalaRadio
#Weekend
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Now listen to this! 🎶
Operation Mincemeat joined us for a Scala Session, showing us why they've received so many rave reviews.
|
@mincemeatlive
@whichpennysmith
|
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As ever, all of
@simonmayo
's callers this week have been great. We know we’re not meant to have favourites, but Max may just be ours.
Hopefully after hearing this you'll understand.
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.
@ForrestMark
is live from his farm in the Yorkshire Dales today and what a view he has... if you can look past the sheep!
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What a cracking interview! Not only was Nick Park in with
@simonmayo
this morning, but he brought a couple of his friends with him as well!
#WallaceandGromit
#MagicalMarvels
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We can't wait for this!
Don't miss
@DrAmirKhanGP
's new show, Mindset with Amir Khan, this Sunday from 6pm!
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The wait is nearly over. This afternoon from 6,
@DavidGArnold
and
@RealBobMortimer
join Dave Angel, Ted and Ralph, or we should say, Charlie Higson (
@monstroso
), Paul Whitehouse &
@simonday24
for our Christmas Special 'Charlie Higson and Friends'.
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Join
@simonmayo
this time tomorrow as he launches Scala Radio and brings classical music into the 21st century. Tune in at 10am tomorrow morning
#ScalaRadio
#Tomorrow
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Make sure you're ready to hear us from 10am tomorrow in three easy steps!
#ScalaRadio
#ClassicalMusic
#ModernLife
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.
@simonmayo
's doing something different from tomorrow. Don't worry, we've made sure he has his
#BFH
starter pack:
✅ Scala mug
✅ Scala badge
✅ Scala spoffle
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What a day it has been! Well done to
@simonmayo
,
@samjanehughes
,
@ForrestMark
,
@jrapepper
and William Orbit on your first shows!
Up next on Scala Radio is Hannah Cox as she sets the evening mood with a playlist of classical music from 10pm
#ScalaRadio
#ClassicalMusic
#ModernLife
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It's been a wild ride and we're only just getting started!
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"Who knew Micky Dolenz had that kind of voice."
Think you've heard everything by
@TheMonkees
? Ian Hislop revealed to
@Forrestmark
that they've also done a cover of his favourite Christmas carol - and it's brilliant!
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Only 2 hours to go until Scala Radio is live! What do you think
@simonmayo
's first piece will be?
#ScalaRadio
#LiveToday
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Let's get cooking!
@NigelBarden
is in the studio with
@simonmayo
to share his food and drink recommendations. Find today's recipe here:
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.
@KermodeMovie
returns for his second show for Scala Radio, this Saturday from 1-3pm. Listen as Mark plays pieces by
@maxrichtermusic
and
@damngoodpie
as well as this year’s Oscar-winning score from
@theblackpanther
by
@ludwiggoransson
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Does something look familiar?
We're on TV again. Tell your pals (especially those people who haven't heard us yet).
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We’re still here. With a slice of cake and a glass of bubbly in hand, reading through your lovely messages.
We’d just like to say thank you again for being a big part of our first year on air.
#ScalasFirstBirthday
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Only 3 days since the announcement of Scala Radio’s launch and we’ve received our first piece of post for
@simonmayo
!
#scalaradio
#classicalmusic
#radio
#classical
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Some things simply have to be seen, and the cast of West End sensation, Jersey Boys, performing 'Oh What a Night' for us is one of those things!
@BenjaminYates1
@samjanehughes
@BenMJoyce
@KarlJWilson
@AdamDavidBailey
@JerseyBoysUK
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Do you have a favourite soundtrack from a film that didn't do so well?
@KermodeMovie
wants to know! Email kermode
@scalaradio
.co.uk or comment below!
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.
@NigelBarden
's up next with
@simonmayo
to discuss his recipe of the week, here's all you need to know about how to make it yourself:
Do you have any recipe suggestions? Email Simon at simon
@scalaradio
.co.uk
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50 years on, no matter what order you watch it, this is still the best sketch we've ever seen!
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Devastating news that a fire is engulfing Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in the world.
Our thoughts go out to the people of France and the firefighters who are battling to save this iconic building.
#NotreDame
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Following from yesterday’s breaking news, we now have 5 more reasons to download our app and re-tune your digital radio. New presenters,
@AlexisFfrench
,
@AntheaTurner1
,
@FayeTreacy
, Hannah Cox and
@LuciHolland
are joining
#ScalaRadio
.
#ClassicalMusic
#ModernLife
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Huge congratulations to
@antheaturner1
& Mark Armstrong who have just announced their engagement!
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He's only gone and done it. 🎉
@captaintommoore
's single 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' is number 1 in the UK Official Singles Chart. What a hero.
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Last weekend
@KermodeMovie
proved it's impossible to talk about the second flavour of
@edgarwright
's Cornetto Trilogy without quoting it.
We agree. After all, doing so is for 'the greater good'.
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If you didn't catch today's guest
@hausercello
from the amazing
@2CELLOS
on
@simonmayo
's show! Say no more, here it is 📱
#HauserCello
#2Cellos
#FriYay
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Fantastic to see Paul Harvey making a recovery and to be reminded that his 'Four Notes' not only topped the Scala Chart last year but has a place in Now That's What I Call Music history.
As he recovers from Coronavirus, dad signs a copy of Now That’s What I Call Music 107 for one of his carers.
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Congratulations Hildur Guðnadóttir (
@hildurness
) on winning Best Original Score at the
#Oscars
.
#Joker
@KermodeMovie
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Can we stop for a moment to appreciate the parking gates at the Estonian Opera House in Tallinn 👏👏👏
Please admire herewith the gates of the Tallinn concert hall carpark.
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Make sure you're listening to Scala Radio tomorrow morning as
@StephenGraham76
is in with
@simonmayo
to talk about
@Line_of_duty
, ’The Virtues' and Martin Scorsese's upcoming film 'The Irishman' which also features Al Pacino and Robert De Niro!
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We stand united with our colleagues, our listeners, and the artists we play, in the global fight against racism towards the black community.
Now is not the time to say nothing. Now is the time to stand together, in solidarity.
#BlackLivesMatter
#TheShowMustBePaused
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Meet the faces of Scala Radio, tune in today at 10am to hear them.
#ScalaRadio
#NotLongToGo
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What a day the launch of Scala Radio has been so far, with
@simonmayo
to kick things off, joined by
@charlesnove
and William Orbit, followed by
@samjanehughes
and now
@ForrestMark
!
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We think it's about time you learn more about Scala Radio's presenters, so from now until March 4th, we'll be giving you a taste of everyone who makes up
#ScalaRadio
.
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We are excited to announce, that on the 18th December,
@GrumpyOldRick
is joining
@simonmayo
for another 'Rickquest' show, with added 'twiddly bits'.
After all, it wouldn't be Christmas on Scala without Rick Wakeman.
Send in your 'Rickquests' NOW. Email: simon
@scalaradio
.co.uk
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The first Scala Chart of 2020 is in and
@Lornebalfe
at No.1 with 'His Dark Materials' from the new
@darkmaterials
series.
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And a chat with
#GeorgeTakei
as well!
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Forgive us for being a tad excitable this week. You may have missed us mentioning it, but we turn 1 on Wednesday.
How do we celebrate 366 days on-air (leap year included)?
All we can say for now is you might want to look out for some upcoming announcements.
#ScalasFirstBirthday
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Mozart wrote the entire overture to the opera Don Giovanni on the morning of the premiere, whilst suffering from a hangover, now that’s nearly as impressive as the overture itself!
#mozartweek
#scalaradio
#mozart
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Whatever you're doing on Easter Monday, make sure you join us for our
#AllMoviesEasterMonday
spectacular! From 10am -10pm we'll be playing tracks from a range of different cinematic genres including Disney, James Bond, Oscar winners and much more!
#FilmMusic
#Movies
#Soundtracks
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Simon Mayo reads and responds to some listener correspondence.
"When you're doing a show from your bedroom, you're gonna think, 'Is there anybody there?'"
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60 hours a week, 240 patients, 10 minutes to make a diagnosis… Welcome to the surgery.
Alarms at the ready.
@WhichPennySmith
is chatting to Book Club guest,
@DrAmirKhanGP
about his new book 'The Doctor Will See You Now', tomorrow from 11:30am.
| MORE |
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March 4th will soon be known as National Scala Radio Day, but until then we hope you’re enjoying
#WorldRadioDay
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.
@KermodeMovie
's was 'Dougal and the Blue Cat', but what was yours?
Let us know - kermode
@scalaradio
.co.uk or comment below!
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“Alexa, play Scala Radio” - You can now listen to Scala Radio on your
#SmartSpeaker
as well as on DAB digital radio, online, or via the Scala Radio app. Don’t forget to
#Retune
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We're excited to reveal our brand-new schedule.
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"When we listen to our favourite pieces of music, little physiological changes go on inside of us"
@DrAmirKhanGP
's new 3 part series,
#Mindset
, is all about exploring the connections between classical music and mental well-being.
🔊 Listen to the second episode today at 6pm!
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Is there someone you think deserves to be
@simonmayo
's
#CaptainScala
for the day?
Email your nominations to simon
@scalaradio
.co.uk
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Mozart’s music has been credited with aiding milk production in cows and boosting the IQ of unborn babies. Your move, Ed Sheeran.
#mozartweek
#scalaradio
#mozart
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We'll be honest, when
@WhichPennySmith
asked Angel and
@dickstrawbridge
about something they've tried, we weren't expecting this!
|
#escapetothechateau
@Channel4
|
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Gee, we're being spoiled on our first birthday. Thanks for being there doing your listening thing.
#ScalasFirstBirthday
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.
@annalapwood
revealed to
@ForrestMark
how she ended up performing with
@si_bonobo
at
@RoyalAlbertHall
all thanks to a request for the Toccata in D minor!
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.
@simonmayo
was joined by Ralph Fiennes & David Hare today to discuss their new film
#TheWhiteCrow
.
Listen to the interview in full & the exclusive first play from the White Crow soundtrack, composed by
@ilaneshkeriplus
here or via the
#ScalaRadio
app
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We're putting on the Ritz here at Scala HQ with
@three4uk
. Less than 1 hour to go!
#ScalaRadio
#LaunchingToday
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Has it really been two years?
To thank you for making each day as enjoyable as the last, we'd like you all to join us for our birthday celebrations, which we have filled with live performances and readings from some of our friends.
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Sad news that composer Barrington Pheloung has sadly passed away. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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This afternoon at 1,
@KermodeMovie
is playing a whole host of music including
@annenikitin
,
@HansZimmer
and Carl Orff.
Plus, before you say 'nobody tells me nothing', Mark is playing a 23-minute suite by
@DavidGArnold
from
@edgarwright
's Hot Fuzz.
Yarp.
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What do you do when you have been asked to write a book about a story that has already been written? Well, that's exactly what happened when
@RealGDT
asked
@CorneliaFunke
to write a story about Pan's Labyrinth!
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This morning
@HackettOfficial
told
@simonmayo
about the influence that Classical music has had on his career.
If you missed Simon's interview with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett, you can listen again on the Scala Radio app!
📲
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Last week
@Kermodemovie
asked, "What the first soundtrack album you bought?"
Star Wars is currently the most popular, however, Mark's Dougal & the Blue Cat has made it to the top 5!
Only you can change this, email kermode
@scalaradio
.co.uk or comment below to have your say!
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"The impeccable and brilliant Mark Forrest will be your new morning host"
@ForrestMark
to present the weekday 10am show from the end of February when
@simonmayo
launches his new show over on
@greatesthitsuk
.
Read more about the news.
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Here's a sneak peek from today's shoot with
@angellicabell
. What're we Haydn? Well you'll just have to wait for the big reveal!
#ScalaRadio
#UKPunDay
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.
@jasonsfolly
was in yesterday to chat with
@simonmayo
about Part 2 of new
@NetflixUK
show
@The_OA
, only there's one problem...
#Spoilers
!
Listen to the interview in full on the Scala Radio app!
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To mark
#IWD2020
, after 1pm,
@kermodeMovie
has 2 hours filled with composers picking their favourite films scored by women, including
@annedudleymusic
,
@nainitadesai
,
@isobelwb
,
@wisemandebbie
,
@EmilieLF1
,
@AmeliaWarnerUK
,
@MiriamCutler1
,
@laurarossimusic
,
@aislingbrouwer
.
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