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British Open memories No 4: Garry Cutt

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Marple Maestro Garry Cutt — a winner of the British Open Championship title on four occasions and counting...

Garry Cutt
  Garry Cutt and friends....

In the last of the series leading up to the British Open, Garry Cutt talks about his memories of the British Open contest.

The four time winner recalls each of his triumphs — amazingly with three different bands at three different venues — and the very different circumstances behind each of them.

He also talks of his pride at being presented with the very first Mortimer Maestro trophy and reveals that he actually made his debut at the contest as a cornet player with the great CWS Manchester Band...

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