Talking Swing: The British Big Bands

From Palace to Palais, the musicians who played in the big bands tell their own stories, bringing to life an unforgettable era.

Pre-war reminiscences give an insight into a never-to-be-forgotten era, when London's nightclubs were the haunts of the aristocracy and of royalty, and the Prince of Wales would jump at any opportunity to play drums with the resident band. The elegant world of top hat, white ties and tails has gone for ever, but in Talking Swing the musicians relive those nights whe...