Sir Frederick Ashton, choreographer, 75th birthday

May 05, 1979 - Sir Frederick Ashton's 75th Birthday: Sir Frederick Ashton, one of the greatest choreographers in the world and one of the most creative living Englishmen, celebrates his 75th birthday of Monday 17 September 17. To mark the occasion, BBC Television is presenting two programmes. On BBC-1, Thursday September 20, Frederick Ashton - 75 this week, a documentary in which he talks about his career. On BBC-2, Saturday September 15, An evening with Frederick Ashton, in which viewers can see four ballets choreographed by Ashton in a programme introduced by HRH Princess Margaret, President of the Royal Ballet

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