- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Jane Anderson
As the nation gears up for the return of Strictly with new judge Darcey Bussell, Radio 4 rolls out its own former prima ballerina. Deborah Bull looks at what we know — or have imagined — about the dances of “Old England”, from May Day to the Morris dancer.
About this programme
New series. The Creative Director of the Royal Opera House looks back at the dances of `Old England', taking in the 'Obby 'Oss Festival held in Cornwall, Cecil Sharp's folk-dance revival at the beginning of the 20th century, and early accounts of morris dancing. She also attempts some of the moves devised by miners from the Northumberland coalfields.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Presenter
- Deborah Bull
Crew
- Producer
- Hannah Rosenfelder
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