Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 | Between Worlds | 20250106 |  When his father walks out, Legrand finds an unlikely friend. Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more. Donald is joined by theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams, who recalls collaborating with Legrand on the Broadway musical Amour - and avoiding going to restaurants with him. Les Moulins de Mon Coeur Michel Legrand, composer and performer Summer Me, Winter Me Luna Rossa - Blushing Moon Antonio Vian, composer Michel Legrand, arranger Michel Legrand and his Orchestra O Sole Mio Eduardo di Capua, composer Sentir De La Alhambra Manuel Serrapi, composer Le Danse Du Feu Manuel de Falla, composer Sous les ponts de Paris Jean Rodor & Vincent Scotto, composers Paris je t'aime d'amour Henri Battaille & Victor Schertzinger, composers La vie en rose Edith Piaf & Louiguy, composers I Love Paris Cole Porter, composer Mademoiselle de Paris Paul Jules Durand, composer Andre Bernheim, composer Les feuilles mortes Jozsef Kosma, composer La Seine Guy Lafarge, composer Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West An informative guide to composers' lives and their music. When his father walks out, Legrand finds an unlikely friend. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator Jeremy Sams. |
| 2025 | 02 | Audacious | 20250107 | Legrand meets Miles Davis - and the French New Wave. Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more. Today, Donald follows Legrand on a whirlwind tour of the US, under the tutelage of Maurice Chevalier. He meets a likeminded jazzer in Miles Davis - and when he returns to France, the new wave is waiting for him. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. Pot Purri Maurice Chevalier and Michel Legrand The Jitterbug Waltz Fats Waller, composer Michel Legrand, arranger Miles Davis, trumpet Nuages Django Reinhart, composer Blue and Sentimental Count Basie, composer Stompin' at the Savoy Benny Goodman, composer ‘Round Midnight Thelonious Monk, composer Don't Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington, composer In A Mist Bix Beiderbecke, composer Dans le magasin de parapluies Michel Legrand, composer Danielle Licari & Christiane Legrand, vocal Chez Dubourg, le joailier Danielle Licari, Christiane Legrand & George Blanes, vocal Devant le garage Danielle Licari & Jose Bartel, vocal Chanson de Lola Anouk Aimee, vocal Agnes Varda, lyrics Blues Chez le Bougnat Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West An informative guide to composers' lives and their music. Legrand meets Miles Davis - and the French New Wave. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. |
| 2025 | 03 | Second Dialogue | 20250108 | Legrand makes his mark at the movies. Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more. Today, Donald discovers the stories - and arguments - behind some of Legrand's most memorable soundtracks. Legrand joins forces with a young couple from New York to create Windmills of Your Mind. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. You Must Believe in Spring Michel Legrand, composer Tony Bennett, vocal Bill Evans, piano Noel Harrison, vocal His Eyes, Her Eyes Michel Legrand, composer & performer How do you keep the music playing? Watch what happens What are you doing with the rest of your life? The Go Between (Main Title) The Summer Knows The Hands of Time Overture from The Three Musketeers Flemish Radio Orchestra Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West An informative guide to composers' lives and their music. Legrand makes his mark at the movies. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. |
| 2025 | 04 | Urgent | 20250109 | Legrand meets his match in Barbra Streisand. Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more. Today, Donald discovers how Legrand found an equally tenacious artist in Barbra Streisand and turns his hand to Broadway. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. Where Is It Written? Michel Legrand, composer Barbra Streisand, vocal Papa, Can You Hear Me? The Way He Makes Me Feel A Piece of Sky Nobody Knows After the Rain Overture Broadway Premiere Company An Ordinary Guy Malcolm Gets, vocal Other People's Stories Melissa Errico & Malcolm Gets, vocal Somebody Melissa Errico, vocal Serenade Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West An informative guide to composers' lives and their music. Legrand meets his match in Barbra Streisand. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. |
| 2025 | 05 | Without A Past | 20250110 | In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent. Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more. Today, Donald learns how, late in life, Legrand launched into a new era of classical composition - while still making time to pilot his own plane. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. Once Upon a Summertime Michel Legrand, composer Melissa Errico & Michel Legrand, performers Michel & Melissa at Work Concerto pour piano Mikko Franck, conductor Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France Now and Then Maria Friedman, vocal Now and Then Orchestra Summer Me, Winter Me Barbra Streisand, vocal Les Délinquants Concerto pour violoncelle I Will Wait For You Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West An informative guide to composers' lives and their music. In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams. |