Summary
"Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens".
Guests from around the world share their special memories of The Sound of Music classic 'My Favourite Things'.
Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein in 1959, this deceptively simple song has travelled the globe to comfort and enthral children the world over.
Iranian Astronaut and philanthropist Anousheh Ansari's first encounter with this musical classic was in her native language of Farsi. It's a melody she held dear to her during years of unrest through the Iranian revolution and the war that was to follow. It's also the song that travelled with her as she realised her childhood dream of exploring outer space.
For vocal coach Heather Mair Thomas 'My Favourite Things' evokes memories of a happy Cornish childhood, growing up with her musical family. It has also become a reminder to always look for the good in life - come what may.
Meanwhile Jazz musician David Lieberman takes us on a journey through the 1960's New York club scene to the night where an encounter with John Coltrane's version of 'My Favourite Things' changed his life forever.
Plus Sound of Music fan Emma Poulton-White relives her very special wedding day that was topped off with a 'copper kettle' .
Featuring Tom Santopietro author of 'The Sound of Music Story'.
Producer: Nicola Humphries
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017.
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| 0:00.0 | The Traitors is back and so is that mysterious cloaked figure with the familiar fringe. |
| 0:06.7 | Yeah, it's me. |
| 0:07.9 | And when you've watched Claudia in the castle, join me, Ed Gamble, for the official visualised companion podcast. |
| 0:13.7 | And remember, I'll be listening. |
| 0:15.9 | Okay? |
| 0:16.7 | No, seriously, I love it. |
| 0:18.5 | What a faithful. |
| 0:19.7 | We'll unpack betrayals and spill scandalous secrets |
| 0:22.3 | with celeb guests, traitors' legends, |
| 0:25.0 | and murdered and banished players. |
| 0:27.1 | The Traitors Uncloat. |
| 0:28.4 | Watch on EyePlayer, listen for more on BBC Sounds. |
| 0:32.1 | This is the BBC. I'm Anousha Ansari. |
| 0:40.3 | I'm Anousha Ansari. |
| 0:44.3 | I'm a serial entrepreneur, an astronaut, and an engineer. |
| 0:56.0 | I grew up in Iran. I was born there. |
| 0:58.0 | I lived in Iran until I was about 16 years old when I moved to U.S. |
| 1:03.0 | Growing up in Iran, I basically fell in love with the stars, with the night skies. I would go outside, |
| 1:13.1 | especially summer nights, and sleep outside and just gaze at the stars. I had a difficult childhood. |
| 1:22.2 | The world was changing around me. At every stage of my life, when I had a challenge where I had an issue, problem, |
| 1:29.3 | something that was bothering me. It was like a refuge for me. I would, in my mind, go up there |
| 1:34.5 | and I would be isolated from everything. |
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