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Michael Ball

Michael's still having a Ball

Amira Hashish
Updated 13:07pm on 1 Oct 2009


Michael Ball, Britain's leading musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, broadcaster and Olivier Award winner is celebrating 25 years in music and theatre.

To honour the anniversary he has released a collection of favourite songs and newly recorded tracks titled Past and Present – The Very Best Of Michael Ball.

In this exclusive interview he tells the Lowdown's Amira how the album came about, what has been the highlight of his last 25 years and why running a mini cab firm could replace his Hairspray days...


Click here to listen to the Michael Ball Interview

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i enjoy the songs of michae ball and have followed the bbc radio 2 brunch for a long time , hope more information and interviews.

thanks a lot.

- Jane, china, 07/10/2009 15:48
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