In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history of wartime songs, focusing on 'Everything Stops for Tea.' They discuss the cultural significance of tea during wartime, the life of Jack Buchanan and the impact of rationing on society. The conversation also delves into various musical versions and performances, highlighting the importance of these songs in lifting spirits during difficult times. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES Tom at Leeds City Varieties https://www.tiktok.com/@tomcarradine/video/7488108818967121174 International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln https://internationalbcc.co.uk/ “She Shall Have Music” with Jack Hylton (1936) https://youtu.be/VVIrRev4RkQ?si=FVByS1K-SjB2HmH1 Jack Hylton Website (created by Pete Faint) https://www.jackhylton.com/ Jack Hylton Rehearsal Footage (1931) https://youtu.be/qe9YKeX96Vo?si=LVb0yk3ylb43XbYm Bandwagon (1940) with Jack Hylton and Arthur Askey https://youtu.be/lUP8n9mmwa0?si=VOPnSDEF8BC-IiK7 “That’s Entertainment” with Jack Buchanan in The Band Wagon (1953) https://youtu.be/t6gX37d2eP8?si=GFF9QicS84Wea9E2 Jack Buchanan Desert Island Discs (1951) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009ycw6 Tower of London Allotments during WW2 https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-tower-of-london-and-the-second-world-war/#gs.lj4iiz “Everything Stops for Tea” - Champagne Charlie and the Bubbly Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mrwQrvRmig Mario “Harp” Lorenzi (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Mb1YGcNG4 Monseigneur Restaurant https://www.ribapix.com/search?q=monseigneur+restaurant Simpson’s of Piccadilly (now a Waterstones) https://modernisttourists.com/2016/07/28/simpsons-of-piccadilly-london-1936/ Collapsible Bass Drum (restored by Nick Ball) https://drumsinthetwenties.com/2017/11/03/tubs-1-the-barry-collapsible-bass-drum-c-1920-30/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Catch Up 02:42 E = Everything Stops for Tea 04:17 Jack Hylton 09:47 Discussing the Song's Origins & Jack Buchanan 14:31 "Come Out of the Pantry" 16:27 The Importance of Tea 18:44 Wartime Food Rationing 21:27 Dig for Victory 22:28 Fashion on the Ration 25:07 Everything Stops For Tea: Sheet Music Cover 25:47 How We Discovered the Song 26:06 Lyric Analysis 28:49 The Dance Band Era and Strict Tempos 30:35 Vocal Refrains and Arrangements in 1930s Music 31:23 Other Versions 34:13 Monseigneur Restaurant 36:36 The Legacy of Roy Fox and Al Bowley 39:38 The Evolution of Performance and Live Music Culture 40:26 Do We Like the Song? 41:12 Other Recommended Songs 44:42 The Andrews Sisters 47:19 Get In Touch 48:23 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at [email protected]  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you’ve enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you’d leave a review and make sure you’ve subscribed and turned on notifications so you’ll never miss an episode.