A deeply moving tribute to Les Mis, released by elderly care home residents Dot and Elspeth from Dwindling Horizons near Bath, UK. In collaboration with the Swindon Regional Orchestra, they present an unusually passionate rendition of 'The Confrontation' from Les Miserables. This is the first track in a full album of hits, raising funds for more luxury items for residents at the home.

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Dot And Elsbeth Charity Single - The Confrontation (Les Miserables)

The UK Care Quality Commission last year installed recording devices in selected facilities throughout the country, with a view to increasing elderly care quality and security. An award-winning BBC producer and documentarian subsequently applied for the release of the tapes, and whilst elderly friends Dot and Elspeth were initially unconvinced, they have subsequently agreed to the release of their frank, poignant and somewhat unconventional conversations. Each episode features audio verité-style recordings of Elspeth and Dot as they struggle to come to terms with their failing health, their preoccupied families and a life that appears hell-bent on removing every last drop of their dignity and independence.

S01E08 - SOUTHERN CREASES

S01E07 - ALL FOURS

S01E06 - MECHANICAL RABBIT

S01E05 - NOSE WHISTLE

S01E04 - TANTRIC DEFECATION

S01E03 - ROGUE HAIR

S01E02 - CAVE OF TAT

S01E01 - CRUMPET SANS FLAIR

BBC4 hidden microphone series documenting the disarming and confronting conversations of Dwindling Horizons Care Home residents, Dot and Elspeth.

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