S1·E260 The Accordion Strikes Back
Synopsis
What do Charles Dickens , Count Leo Tolstoy , Barry Manilow and James Anderton , Chief Constable of Manchester, have in common? A love of the accordion.
Tonight Arena investigates the appeal of a much-maligned instrument from its roots in Imperial China, and appraises its bellowings from Cajun to the classics, from
Stockhausen to Jimmy Shand. Other sounds from around the world include the heart-throbs of the Indian cinema, Tex-Mex superstar
Flaco Jiminez , Soweto's Mahotella Queens, and the Accordion World Cup in Folkestone.
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When did Season 1 Episode 260 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 260 ('The Accordion Strikes Back') originally aired on November 19, 1985.
How long is Season 1 Episode 260 ('The Accordion Strikes Back')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Arena.
What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 260?
What do Charles Dickens , Count Leo Tolstoy , Barry Manilow and James Anderton , Chief Constable of Manchester, have in common? A love of the accordion. Tonight Arena investigates the appeal of a much-maligned instrument from its roots in Imperial China, and appraises its bellowings from Cajun to t...
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