Music while you work

It tells the story of one of radio's most famous music shows which started in 1940, mainly to boost morale in industry. Twice daily, there would be thirty minute programmes of live, tuneful music played by dance bands, light orchestras, brass and military bands, or perhaps a small ensemble. Nearly 500 musical combinations were used in the 27 year run of the show. The book contains biographies of many of the bandleaders involved as well as a complete list of every band, orchestra or group that ever appeared on the show. The book contains a lot of 'inside information' about the workings of the BBC as well as accounts of amusing incidents that sometimes occurred during the show.