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Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook

Compilation of memorable songs from the Great American Songbook sung by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their films. Includes songs written by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, and Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer.

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28 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Dec 2025 14:15
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Fred Astaire

    Cheek To Cheek

  • Irving Berlin

    Isn't This A Lovely Day [To Be Caught In The Rain]?

    Singer: Fred Astaire.

  • Jerome Kern

    The Way You Look Tonight

    Performer: Fred Astaire. Lyricist: Dorothy Fields.

  • Rko Studio Orchestra, Fred Astaire, Max Steiner

    Let's Face The Music and Dance (Follow The Fleet (1936))

Credits

Actor Fred Astaire
Actor Ginger Rogers

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Apr 2010 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 1 Oct 2011 12:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 12 Oct 2013 13:35
    BBC Two
  • Fri 22 May 2020 14:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wed 17 Nov 2021 13:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 12 Dec 2025 14:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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