22 Oct 1938
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
In a nightclub setting, Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, with two of his vocalists, perform four of the group's best known songs. For the complete list of songs, check the soundtrack listing.
The Nutcracker
This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production.
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Miyako Yoshida Sugar Plum Fairy
Gary Avis Drosselmeyer
Steven McRae Prince / Nutcracker
Iohna Loots Clara
Ricardo Cervera Nephew / Nutcracker
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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