Saturday Live - Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer

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Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles are joined by the singer/songwriter Leo Sayer. Still touring 40 years after he reinvented the Pierrot for Top of the Pops, he discusses his popularity in south East Asia, playing the harmonica, and singing karaoke with businessmen.
The former rugby player Martin Bayfield talks about on being the other side of the camera, and how his 6'10" frame led to the role of Hagrid's body double.
Vlogger Lucy Earl's tips on grammar and pronunciation have been viewed by 12 million people worldwide. She reveals the most common mistakes.
And adventurer Charley Boorman describes his recovery after a major motorbike accident.
Esther Rantzen shares her Inheritance Tracks: Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage Mrs Worthington by Noel Coward; and With a Little Help From My Friends performed by Wet Wet Wet.

Leo Sayer is about to embark on a 25 date tour of the UK throughout May and June.
English with Lucy is on Youtube
Long Way Back by Charley Boorman is out now.

Producer: Louise Corley
Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Published on Saturday, 29th April 2017.

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