Wednesday 31 October 2018

T. H. White - The Once And Future King - 5. The Lengthening Shadow

T. H. WHITE - THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING - 5. THE LENGTHENING SHADOW (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 28th September 2018


Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.

Paul Ready as Arthur, David Warner as Merlyn, Lyndsey Marshal as Guenever, Alex Waldmann as Lancelot, Joel MacCormack as Mordred, Hannah Genesius as Elaine, Shaun Mason as Gawaine, Paul Heath as Kay, Monty d'Inverno as Gareth, Ian Conningham as Agravaine, Elaine Claxton as Dame Brisen, Sam Dale as Uncle Dap and Roslyn Hill as Holy Woman.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter

Tuesday 30 October 2018

T. H. White - The Once And Future King - 4. The Ill-Made Knight

T. H. WHITE - THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING - 4. THE ILL-MADE KNIGHT (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 27th September 2018


Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Full of zeal for Arthur's new chivalric order, Lancelot rides into Camelot.

Paul Ready as Arthur, David Warner as Merlyn, Lyndsey Marshal as Guenever, Alex Waldmann as Lancelot, Sam Dale as Uncle Dap, Hannah Genesius as Elaine, Roslyn Hill as Agnes, Bettrys Jones as Nimue, David Acton as Old Man, Elaine Claxton as Old Woman, Jane Slavin as Morgana Le Fay, David Acton as Knight, Shaun Mason as Knight and Ian Conningham as Knight.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter

Monday 29 October 2018

T. H. White - The Once And Future King - 3. The Queen Of Air And Darkness

T. H. WHITE - THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING - 3. THE QUEEN OF AIR AND DARKNESS (320kbs-m4a/128mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 26th September 2018


Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne. As war draws nearer, darker more personal motives for bringing Arthur down emerge.

Paul Ready as Arthur, David Warner as Merlyn, Kate Fleetwood as Queen Morgause, Michael Bertenshaw as King Lot, Bruce Alexander as Archimedes, Paul Heath as Kay, Edward Bracey as Wart, Ethan Hammer as Young Kay, Shaun Mason as Gawaine, Roslyn Hill as Young Gareth, Paul Heath as Sir Kay, Jane Slavin as Madam Mim, Ian Conningham as Herald and Monty d'Inverno as Page.

Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter

Sunday 28 October 2018

T. H. White - The Once And Future King - 2. The Sword In The Stone

T. H. WHITE - THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING - 2. THE SWORD IN THE STONE (320kbs-m4a/130mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 25th September 2018


Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.

Paul Ready as Arthur, David Warner as Merlyn, Edward Bracey as Wart, Bruce Alexander as Archimedes, Michael Bertenshaw as Sir Ector, Paul Heath as Sir Kay, Sam Dale as King Pellinore, David Acton as Sir Grummore Grummursum, Alex Waldmann as Lancelot, Shaun Mason as The Pike, Elaine Claxton as Badger and Ian Conningham as Sergeant-at-Arms.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter

Saturday 27 October 2018

T. H. White - The Once And Future King - 1. The Coming Of Merlyn

T. H. WHITE - THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING - 1. THE COMING OF MERLYN (320kbs-m4a/125mb/55mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 24th September 2018


The radio debut of all five books of The Once and Future King in an adaptation by the award-winning dramatist, Brian Sibley, whose credits include dramatisations of The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast novels and most recently, Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man.

T. H. White's imagining of Arthur's childhood in The Sword in The Stone, his use of myth to deliver a powerful anti-war message and the humanity of his depiction of doomed love marks this cycle of novels as one of the defining works of 20th century fantasy fiction.

White uses the Arthurian legends to explore epic themes of national identity, democracy and the virtues of right over might.

T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story dramatised by Brian Sibley. England is in turmoil. On the night before a decisive battle, Merlyn and Arthur meet to talk about what has brought the King and country to this perilous state.

Paul Ready as Arthur, David Warner as Merlyn, Edward Bracey as Wart, Ethan Hammer as Young Kay, Bruce Alexander as Archimedes, Michael Bertenshaw as Sir Ector, Lyndsey Marshal as Guenever, Paul Heath as Sir Kay, Elaine Claxton as Lyo-Lyok, Jane Slavin as The Ant Controller, Monty d'Inverno as Tom the Page and Bettrys Jones as Mustard Pot.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter

Friday 26 October 2018

Business Daily - Is the Party Over For Ibiza?

BUSINESS DAILY - IS THE PARTY OVER FOR IBIZA? (96kbs-m4a/12mb/17mins)
BBC World Service broadcast: 11th September 2018


The Spanish island of Ibiza has one of the world's best electronic music scenes - it's a huge business. Last year more than 3 million tourists visited the island. But the local authorities have had enough, they say that mass tourism is damaging the island and they are trying to stem the flow. But what will that mean for the local economy? Vivienne Nunis hears from club owners, islanders and tourists about how the business of dance music can co-exist with everyday life.

(Picture: DJ's at Space Nightclub, Ibiza, July 2011. Credit: Getty images)

Thursday 25 October 2018

Jarvis Cocker's Musical Map Of Sheffield

JARVIS COCKER'S MUSICAL MAP OF SHEFFIELD (320kbs-m4a/132mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 28th September 2018


Another chance to hear Jarvis Cocker's wonderful, intimate tour of his home town.

This evocative programme creates a soundtrack to drive Jarvis' memories, feelings and observations about his home town. He recalls his childhood and introduces the music of Sheffield legends such as Joe Cocker, Cabaret Voltaire, Human League and Artery, and remembers how the city came to life with music in the post-punk era.

This documentary was first broadcast on Radio 2 in July 2008.

LFO - Advance
LFO - Tied Up
Esbjörn Svensson Trio - A Mingle In The Mincing Machine
Scott Walker - Bouncer See Bouncer
Scott Walker - Face On Breast
Pulp - Sheffield: Sex City
The Medici String Quartet - Phantasy Quintet
EST - The Well Wisher
Pulp - Babies
London Philharmonic Orchestra - Piano Concerto in D minor, Op 1: I. Allegro
LFO - Kombat Drinking
Pulp - Separations
Scott Walker - Boy Child
David Bowie - Sound & Vision
John McLaughlin - Extrapolation
ANNA - Shwarzes Gold
Dennis Russell Davies & The Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra - Glass: Low Symphony - 1. Subterraneans (from the music of David Bowie & Brian Eno)
Chris De Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Live Version)
Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)
John Shuttleworth - Have You Seen My Wife
Def Leppard - Let It Go
Elvis Costello - Radio Radio
Magazine - Give Me Everything
The B‐52s - Strobe Light
The Stranglers - Hanging Around
Pulp - Wickerman
American Composers Orchestra & Dennis Russell Davies - Glass: Abdul Majid
Reginald Dixon - Over The Waves/Que Sera, Sera/My Resistance Is Low
Artery - Into The Garden
Leonard Cohen - The Guests
The Medici String Quartet - Phantasy Quintet
Ornette Coleman - Interzone Suite
Various Artists - Sextet For Percussion
The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd
Cabaret Voltaire - This Is Entertainment
Heaven 17 - Crushed By The Wheels Of Industry
Pulp - Refuse To Be Blind
Ornette Coleman - Fadela's Coven
ABC - How To Be A Millionaire
Ornette Coleman & The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Cond Edward Gardner - Centipede
Esbjörn Svensson Trio - Tide Of Trepidation
Contempoartensemble - City Life For Ensemble: II Pile Driver/Alarms
Pulp - Death II
Pulp - Countdown
Nicholas Braithwaite & The London Philharmonica Orchestra - Caprice For Piano & Orchestra in E, Op 22
LFO - Groovy Distortion
Jarvis Cocker - The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 1)
Jarvis Cocker - Tonite
Jarvis Cocker - The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 2)
Pulp - Glory Days

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Gregory Porter On Nat King Cole

GREGORY PORTER ON NAT KING COLE (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 2 broadcast: 26th September 2018


Multi-award winning musician Gregory Porter presents a tribute to his idol, the extraordinarily powerful but underrated Nat King Cole, explaining why the legendary singer and songwriter was more than just a massive music star, but more importantly broke cultural boundaries with his political activism.

Gregory will explain how this mild mannered musician from Alabama, with a deeply religious upbringing, was inspired musically and politically by his parents. His father was a Baptist minister and his mother was the church organist, who taught Nat to love jazz and classic music.

As his music career progressed and he travelled around America he became inspired to work as an activist, following his own experiences of racism, especially in the Deep South.

In 1957 Nat became the first African American to host a variety show on American television, which created controversy at the time. Many fellow musicians including Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Frankie Laine, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt and Tony Bennett performed for free in order to help the show save money, but the producers could not find sponsorship and The Nat King Cole Show only survived one year after which Cole quipped "Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark.”

Gregory will explain how once he earned enough money to buy a house Nat moved in to an all-white neighbourhood of Los Angeles. The Ku Klux Klan, still active in Los Angeles well into the 1950s, responded by placing a burning cross on his front lawn. Members of the property-owners association told Cole they did not want any "undesirables" moving into the neighbourhood, to which Cole retorted, "Neither do I. And if I see anybody undesirable coming in here, I'll be the first to complain." In 1956, Cole was assaulted on stage during a concert in Birmingham, Alabama, by three men belonging to the North Alabama Citizens Council, in an attempt to kidnap him.

At a fascinating time in US and world politics, Gregory will present a unique insight into an entertainer who was determined to use his success to change racial perceptions in America.

Tuesday 23 October 2018

Santana - Live Vintage Bandstand New York 1978

SANTANA - LIVE VINTAGE BANDSTAND NEW YORK 1978 (320kbs-m4a/119mb/52mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 8th September 2018


Santana - Zulu / Jungando
Santana - I'll Be Waiting
Santana - Evil Ways
Santana - Batuka / No One To Depend On
Santana - Europa
Santana - Marathon
Santana - She's Not There
Santana - Toussaint L'Overture
Santana - Oneness
Santana - Transcendence

Monday 22 October 2018

Basement Jaxx - Live Notra Dame Club 2000

BASEMENT JAXX - LIVE NOTRA DAME CLUB 2000 (320kbs-m4a/127mb/55mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 11th August 2018


Basement Jaxx - Yo-Yo
Basement Jaxx - Red Alert
Basement Jaxx - Same Old Show
Basement Jaxx - Rendez-Vu
Basement Jaxx - Jump N' Shout
Basement Jaxx - Don't Give Up
Basement Jaxx - Samba Magic
Basement Jaxx - Bingo Bango

Sunday 21 October 2018

XTC - Live Hammersmith Palais 1980

XTC - LIVE HAMMERSMITH PALAIS 1980 (320kbs-m4a/132mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 22nd September 2018


XTC - Life Begins At The Hop
XTC - Burning With Optimism's Flames
XTC - Love At First Sight
XTC - Respectable Street
XTC - No Language In Our Lungs
XTC - This Is Pop
XTC - Scissor Man
XTC - Towers Of London
XTC - Battery Brides
XTC - Living Through Another Cuba
XTC - Generals And Majors
XTC - Making Plans For Nigel
XTC - Are You Receiving Me

Saturday 20 October 2018

The Voices Of... Series 2 - Andy Partridge

THE VOICES OF... SERIES 2 - ANDY PARTRIDGE (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 31st July 2017


An intimate portrait of the songwriter, singer and frontman of the new wave rock band XTC, Andy Partridge.

Brought up on a council estate in Swindon, Andy Partridge's escape from the poverty of his working class upbringing followed a classic path - art and music. At 15, he enrolled in what he calls the 'art floor' of the local college - Swindon didn't boast an actual art college. Then, he discovered the magnetic power of carrying around his Dad's old guitar. He didn't even have to play it to find himself the centre of attention.

In the years that followed - and in the wake of the punk explosion - he tasted celebrity and success with his band XTC. His curious vocal style and angular compositions were distinctive and influential. XTC built a cult status with songs such as Making Plans for Nigel and Senses Working Overtime, as well as albums including the acclaimed Skylarking.

But Swindon didn't lose Andy for long, despite the lure of London and New York. He lives there still, now with his American partner. And he's still writing songs - including for the recent album by the reformed Monkees.

In this programme, he talks about the trajectory of his career and the 'art blood' that has consistently flowed through his veins.

Produced by Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

[Photo courtesy of Kevin Nixon, Prog Magazine].

Friday 19 October 2018

Archive On 4: Tomorrow's World, Today

ARCHIVE ON 4: TOMORROW'S WORLD, TODAY (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 22nd September 2018


Everyone knows the iconic TV series Tomorrow's World - and many of us watched it as it made predictions about the future. Was it correct in its assumptions and predictions? James Burke takes a journey through the archive, and explores the story of the past half century of technological development.

Tomorrow's World began in the "White Heat" of the 1960s - as science and technology began to promise a future previously unimaginable.

From the first orbits of the moon, to the first heart transplant; from the nuclear debates of 20th century, to the economic failure of Concorde; from robots to the internet - Tomorrow's World reported on it all. How did the show do it? And did it get it right?

To mark the programme's 50th Anniversary in 2015, James Burke - a reporter on the show from 1966 to 1972 - looks at how it dealt with the often huge changes that occurred in the time from when it was first broadcast, and assesses what it says about our ability to see what's around the corner.

Featuring Judith Hann, Michael Rodd, Maggie Philbin, Howard Stableford, Michael Blakstad and Dame Wendy Hall.

Producer: Polly Weston.

Thursday 18 October 2018

Bolan At The Beeb

BOLAN AT THE BEEB (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 21st September 2018


Andy Peebles tells the story of the many live session recordings Marc Bolan and Tyrannosaurus Rex / T. Rex made for the BBC.

T. Rex - Jeepster (Radio 1)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Scenescof (Top Gear 05 Nov 1967)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Once Upon The Seas Of Abyssinia (Top Gear May 1969)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Misty Coast Of Albany
Marc Bolan - Untitled Piece Number One (Night Ride)
Marc Bolan - Untitled Piece Number Two (Night Ride)
Marc Bolan - The Wind Man With Eyes Downcast To The Moon (Night Ride)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Pavillions Of Sun
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Debora (Paris Theatre 04 Jan 1970)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Dove (Paris Theatre 04 Jan 1970)
Tyrannosaurus Rex - By The Light Of The Magical Moon (Paris Theatre 04 Jan 1970)
T. Rex - Ride A White Swan
T. Rex - Hot Love (Radio 1 Club Mar 1971)
T. Rex - Get It On (BBC Live Jul 1971)
T. Rex - Life's A Gas (Sounds Of The Seventies 23 Aug 1971)
T. Rex - Cadillac (Sounds Of The Seventies 23 Aug 1971)
Marc Bolan - Christmas Jingle (Sounds Of The Seventies)
T. Rex - Sailors Of The Highway (Sounds Of The Seventies 23 Aug 1971)
T. Rex - Metal Guru

Wednesday 17 October 2018

Bowie At The Beeb

BOWIE AT THE BEEB (320kbs-m4a/133mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 20th September 2018


Andy Peebles looks back at the many radio sessions and a concert David Bowie recorded for the BBC early in his career, from 1969 - 1972. Including extracts of an interview with Bowie recorded in 1969 and John Peel's memories of Bowie's work at the BBC. First broadcast in 1987.

David Bowie - White Light White Heat (BBC Version)
David Bowie - Love You Till Tuesday (Top Gear 24 Dec 1967)
David Bowie & Juniors Eyes - In The Heat Of The Morning (Top Gear May 1968)
David Bowie - Let Me Sleep Beside You (Radio 1 Session Oct 1969)
David Bowie & The Hype - Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (Sounds Of The Seventies Apr 1970)
David Bowie - Bombers (John Peel's Sunday Concert 20 Jun 1971)
David Bowie - Looking For A Friend (John Peel's Sunday Concert 20 Jun 1971)
David Bowie - Almost Grown (John Peel's Sunday Concert 20 Jun 1971)
David Bowie - Kooks (John Peel's Sunday Concert 20 Jun 1971)
David Bowie & Mick Ronson - The Supermen (Sounds Of The Seventies Oct 1971)
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust (Bob Harris Feb 1972)
David Bowie - Five Years (Bob Harris Feb 1972)
David Bowie - Starman (Radio 1 Session 1972)
David Bowie - Rock 'N' Roll Suicide (Bob Harris 19 Jun 1972)

Tuesday 16 October 2018

I'm Keith Moon, What's Your Excuse?

I'M KEITH MOON, WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE? (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 8th September 2018


Phil Daniels remembers The Who's drummer Keith Moon who, had he been alive today, would have qualified for a bus pass.

His life was cut short after a prescription drug overdose on 7 September 1978. But Moon packed a great deal into his short life. As one of the documentary's key contributors points out, because he hardly seemed to sleep, Moon probably managed to pack an average lifetime into his brief spell.

This documentary tracks down contributors who were close to Moon at key periods of his life. Long-term PR man for The Who, Keith Altham, oversaw Moon's early career with the band and witnessed the - sometimes - fractious nature of the band's off-stage relationships. Moon's road manager, Peter "Dougal" Butler was a constant companion up until close to the drummer's demise. "Legs" Larry Smith was a friend who witnessed the tragic death of Moon's driver, Neil Boland. Small Faces drummer Kenney Jones had the unenviable task of replacing him on The Who's drum stool both during Moon's lifetime and after he died. All provide a fascinating insight into the workings of "Moon The Loon's" mind.

But possibly the most insightful voice is provided by Moon himself. Interviewed by Stuart Grundy in Los Angeles in 1974, much of the brief sixteen-minute recording has never been heard before and provides a poignant first-hand illustration of the troubled drummer's lifestyle.

Apart from featuring Moon's drumming and writing, his one solo album also gets a rare outing. And there are excerpts from his all-too-brief radio series, which was produced by the late John Walters. With those two minds in tandem, how could the result be anything but hysterical?!

The title of the documentary comes from the front page of a Melody Maker from the mid 1970s. In a picture featuring Moon and PJ Proby, the words emanate from the drummer's mouth in a word bubble. It first broadcast on Radio 2 in September 2011.

Monday 15 October 2018

DJ Shadow Sits In For Gilles Peterson - 6 Music 8th September 2018

DJ SHADOW SITS IN FOR GILLES PETERSON - 6 MUSIC 08.09.18 (320kbs-m4a/394mb/2hrs51mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 8th September 2018


DJ Shadow - Nobody Speak [Mass Appeal]
Pharoah Sanders - Astral Travelling [MCA Impulse!]
nohidea. - Entheogen [Alpha Pup]
Nobody (Feat. Mike Parvizi & Damon Aaron) - Sweet Feeling
The Cure - Lullaby (Remix)
Buffalo Tide - Roider
Barny Fletcher - Found It
mmph - Woodlawn [Tri Angle]
DJ Shadow & Nas - Systematic (Instrumental) [Mass Appeal]
Mono/Poly - Audio Dope
G Jones - Arbiter's Theme
Woolymammoth - Thefu*kutrynado
Aleph - WARPPP!!!! [Renraku]
Bleep Bloop & Mr. Bill - Impel Tiltskin
Noer The Boy - After
Know V.A. - Buzzin
DJ Taye - Anotha4
DJ Spinn - $$$ Or Attention
Robotaki - Satisfied (Machinedrum Remix) [Majestic Casual]
Kuedo - Twin Suns
Kuedo - Untitled
NastyNasty - Gravity Games
Aleph - Shifting [Renraku]
Antagonist - Cycles
DJrum - Waters Rising [R&S]
DJ Shadow (Feat. Matthew Halsall) - Ashes To Oceans [Mass Appeal]
Khalid (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK) - OTW (Trackademicks' Quiet Storm Remix) [RCA]
Unknown - Going Down
Sonics Band - Nickle Bag [Black Beauty]
Unknown - Freedom Land
Unknown - Funky Man
Unknown - Funky Sound
Gee Gee Shinn - Sunshine Of Your Love
Garland Hilton - Instead Of Just A Friend [Seven B]
D'Nauld - Doin' It [Free As A Breeze]
Unknown - She Say You Say
Unknown - Unknown
Unknown - Forget Yourself
Black Exotics - I Hate Hate [Mark I]
Ginger Thompson - Sunday Dreaming [Janus]
The Shirelles - Sunday Dreaming [RCA]
Unknown - I Got To Know I Got Your Love
Jimmy Cobb & The Attractions - Love Doesn't Pay
Clarence Rhyans - Holding On [Special Earth]
Unknown - Only Happened Once
Unknown - Pink Orange Purple
Unknown - Corruption
Russell Booker - Goodbye My Love [Gemini]
Ekin Fil - Nocturnal Arc [Helen Scarsdale Agency]
Tamino - Sun May Shine [Communion Group Ltd]
The Edge - Rowena's Theme [Virgin]
The Sun And The Moon - A Matter Of Conscience [Geffen]
The Railway Children - A Pleasure [Virgin]
Io Xavier - Du Temps Perdu [Do Speak]
Easy - California Dreaming

Sunday 14 October 2018

Yes Minister - Series 1

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - EPISODES 1 - 8 (320kbs-m4a/491mb/3hrs33mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 2nd August to 20th September 2018

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984. Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 1. OPEN GOVERNMENT (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)

BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 2nd August 2018

Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.

Jim learns from his chauffeur that the new St Edwards Hospital has 300 administrators, cooks and cleaners, but no doctors, nurses or patients. How can he cure it? As usual the Minister doesn't know his ACAS from his NALGO.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard. Moira Stuart plays herself.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1984.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 2. BIG BROTHER (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 9th August 2018

MP Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1984.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 3. THE ECONOMY DRIVE (320kbs-m4a/55mb/24mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 16th August 2018

MP Jim Hacker plans to slim down the Civil Service. His own economy drive will set a personal example - won't it?

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With Diana Hoddinot as Annie Hacker and Bill Nighy as Frank Weisel.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 4. THE WRITING ON THE WALL (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 23rd August 2018

Finally losing patience with Sir Humphrey, MP Jim Hacker's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With Bill Nighy as Frank Weisel, Peter Cellier as Sir Frederick and Tenniel Evans as the Foreign Secretary.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 5. JOBS FOR THE BOYS (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)

BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 30th August 2018

Sir Humphrey warns on Public-Private Partnership. MP Jim Hacker learns it takes two to Quango.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With Bill Nighy as Frank Weisel, Richard Vernon as Sir Desmond, Richard Davies as Morgan and Arthur Cox as George.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 6. THE RIGHT TO KNOW (320kbs-m4a/61mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 6th September 2018

MP Jim Hacker tries to excavate himself from problems with badgers.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With Diana Hoddinott as Annie, Peter Cellier as Sir Frederick and Gerry Cowper as Lucy.

Bill Nighy as Frank Weisel, Richard Vernon as Sir Desmond, Richard Davies as Morgan and Arthur Cox as George.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 7. DOING THE HONOURS (320kbs-m4a/62mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 13th September 2018

MP Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With John Nettleton as Sir Arnold, Graham Crowden as the Master and William Fox as the Bursar.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

YES MINISTER SERIES 1 - 8. THE DEVIL YOU KNOW (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 20th September 2018

Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle MP Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey

Starring Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey Appleby and Derek Fowldes as Bernard.

With Diana Hoddinott as Annie, John Nettleton as Sir Arnold and Arthur Cox as George.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1983.

Saturday 13 October 2018

Doctor Who - Demon Quest

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - EPISODES 1 - 10 (320kbs-m4a/682mb/4hrs56mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 11th to 22nd June 2018

The Fourth Doctor returns to Nest Cottage in Sussex to recuperate and fix the TARDIS, as Christmas looms. But housekeeper, Mrs Wibbsey sparks havoc when she donates some vital components to the church bring-and-buy sale...

Written by Paul Magrs

Director: Kate Thomas

Made by BBC Audio and reversioned for broadcast by BBC Radio 4 Extra.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 1. THE RELICS OF TIME 1/2 (320kbs-m4a/67mb/29mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 11th June 2018

The Time Lord had previously returned Mrs Wibbsey to the cottage, but he was unable to return her to 1932, so she's now battling to adjust to life in modern times.

Tom Baker reprises the role of the Fourth Doctor in the first of five thrilling adventures.

With Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Nigel Anthony as the Wizard.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 2. THE RELICS OF TIME 2/2 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th June 2018

In Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are mistaken for druids, and sent to kill a rival tribe's wizard.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Nigel Anthony as the Wizard.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 3. THE DEMON OF PARIS 1/2 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 13th June 2018

After departing Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey travel to 1894 Paris, on the trail of painter, Toulouse-Lautrec.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Mark Meadows as Lautrec.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 4. THE DEMON OF PARIS 2/2 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 14th June 2018

In 1894 Paris, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey confront painter,Toulouse-Lautrec, who's suspected of being a serial killer.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Mark Meadows as Lautrec.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 5. A SHARD OF ICE 1/2 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 15th June 2018

The Doctor is reunited with Captain Yates, as they search for the missing TARDIS components in 1847 Germany.

Stars Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, Carole Boyd as Frau Herz, Samuel West as Albert Tiermann and Jan Francis as The Ice Queen.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 6. A SHARD OF ICE 2/2 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 18th June 2018

The Doctor and Captain Yates are in 1874 Germany and are confronted by another manifestation of The Demon.


Stars Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, Carole Boyd as Frau Herz, Samuel West as Albert Tiermann and Jan Francis as The Ice Queen.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 7. STARFALL 1/2 (320kbs-m4a/67mb/29mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 19th June 2018

The Doctor, Yates and Mrs Wibbsey are in 1976 New York to establish why their images are on a comic book cover.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, Trevor White as Buddy, Laurel Lefkow as Alice and Lorelei King as Mimsy Loyne.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 8. STARFALL 2/2 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 20th June 2018

With help from New York's newest superheroine, the Fourth Doctor confronts the latest manifestation of The Demon.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, Trevor White as Buddy, Laurel Lefkow as Alice and Lorelei King as Mimsy Loyne.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 9. SEPULCHRE 1/2 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 21st June 2018

The Fourth Doctor and Captain Yates receive a distress call from Mrs Wibbsey, who's being held captive by The Demon.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Nigel Anthony as the Wizard.

DOCTOR WHO: DEMON QUEST - 10. SEPULCHRE 2/2 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 22nd June 2018

In a thrilling conclusion, the Fourth Doctor and Captain Yates learn who's really responsible for the chain of events in the Demon Quest.

Stars Tom Baker as the Doctor, Susan Jameson as Mrs Wibbsey, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates and Nigel Anthony as the Wizard.

Friday 12 October 2018

Gilles Peterson - The Shakedown: Mo'Wax 1st September 2018

GILLES PETERSON - THE SHAKEDOWN: MO'WAX 01.09.18 (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 1st September 2018


UNKLE - Guns Blazing (Drums Of Death Part 1) [Mo'Wax]
Money Mark - Cry [Mo'Wax]
Money Mark - Insects Are All Around Us [Mo'Wax]
Andrea Parker - Melodious Thunk [Mo'Wax]
Air - Modulor (Source Direct Remix) [Mo'Wax]
Le Funk Mob - Motorbass Get Funked Up [Mo'Wax]
As One - Libran Legacy [Mo'Wax]
Dr. Octagon - Blue Flowers [Mo'Wax]
Attica Blues - Blueprint [Mo'Wax]
Urban Tribe - Covert Action [Mo'Wax]
iO & Erdem Tunakan & Patrick Pulsinger - Claire [Mo'Wax]

Thursday 11 October 2018

Music Extra - Rocking The Stasi

MUSIC EXTRA - ROCKING THE STASI (96kbs-m4a/35mb/49mins)
BBC World Service broadcast: 2nd July 2017


Did music help bring down the Berlin Wall? If that sounds far –fetched you may think again once you’ve heard this programme. Yes, there was politics, of course, but this is the extraordinary and moving story of how music helped change history.

Since the former East German Police, The Stasi’s, archives in Germany have opened; they are yielding more and more secrets. And one of the most remarkable to emerge is how the East German regime – and its police – were obsessed with resisting and clamping down on Western music.

In 1969, just a rumour of a Rolling Stones concert in on a tower block next to the Wall sent the East German Government authorities into meltdown. In the 1970s and 80s a bizarre alliance between East German punks and local churches was seen by the regime as a pernicious challenge. When David Bowie played a gig in the West, across the fearsome Wall, and listened to by crowds assembling in the East caused the Stasi no end of angst. And when the East German Government finally relented and allowed Bruce Springsteen to play in East Berlin in 1988, he used the chance to pump out anti-regime messages, seen as a hugely important moment in hastening the collapse of Communism there.

Chris Bowlby uncovers this unheard part of Cold War history. For the first time, we hear recordings from the Stasi sound archives of secret meetings in which Stasi chief Erich Mielke discussed the threat of punk and heavy metal.

Against the backdrop of a stellar soundtrack we hear from those who organised secret and illegal concerts in the East and from a former member of the Stasi who tried to stop them.

It is a story of obsession, now scarcely believable, and about the role that music played in the Cold War and the people who lived this first hand.

Producer: Jim Frank

(Photo: Original East German military telecommunications equipment lies in the Bunkermuseum Frauenwald near Suhl, Germany. Credit: Getty Images)

Wednesday 10 October 2018

Laura Barton's Notes From A Musical Island: Series 3 - Wide East Anglian Sky

LAURA BARTON'S NOTES FROM A MUSICAL ISLAND: SERIES 3 - WIDE EAST ANGLIAN SKY (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 broadcast: 17th July 2018


Music writer Laura Barton visits four locations in Britain and listens closely to the music found in different landscapes. Today - Norwich.

John Betjeman wrote, "What would you be, you wide East Anglian sky / Without church towers to recognise you by?"

But in the shadow of the Anglican Cathedral, Laura discovers that music and mischief seem to go hand-in-hand. She talks with Jenny and Rosa of celebrated teen pop duo Let's Eat Grandma about clapping songs and messing about by the river, electronic music composer Emma Catnip (AKA Catnip and Claws) about mischievous monks and the sound of bouncing balls in the underpass and, in their downtime after Evensong, members of the girls' choir at the Cathedral.

Produced by Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.

Emma Catnip - Ruins [Soundcloud]
Let's Eat Grandma - Hot Pink [Transgressive]
Norwich Cathedral Choir cond. Ashley Grote - Field Recording (Norwich Cathedral)
Let's Eat Grandma - Deep Six Textbook [Rough Trade]
Let's Eat Grandma - Cat'’s Pyjamas [Transgressive]
Norwich Cathedral Choir cond. Ashley Grote - Field Recording (Norwich Cathedral)
Let's Eat Grandma - Ava [Transgressive]
Let's Eat Grandma - Donnie Darko [Transgressive]
Norwich Cathedral Choir cond. Ashley Grote - Magnificat In G (Stanford), Field Recording (Norwich Cathedral)
Emma Catnip - Ruins [Soundcloud]
Norwich Cathedral Choir cond. Ashley Grote - Organ Voluntary, Field Recording (Norwich Cathedral)

Tuesday 9 October 2018

Hannah Peel Sits In For Guy Garvey's Finest Hour - 6 Music 27th August 2018

HANNAH PEEL SITS IN FOR GUY GARVEY'S FINEST HOUR - 6 MUSIC 27.08.18 (320kbs-m4a/258mb/1hr52mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 27th August 2018


Space Ace Hannah Peel takes us on an musical journey into the far reaches of the universe... and back again. Expect interstellar tunes from the likes of Kate Bush, Lemon Jelly and Air.

Suicide - Rocket USA
Moby - We Are All Made Of Stars
Mouse On Mars - Daylight
Earth Girl Helen Brown - Starlight
Cocteau Twins - Little Spacey
The Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years From Home
Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Creation
Donovan - Cosmic Wheels
Visible Cloaks - Circle
Brian Eno - Another Green World
Kate Bush - Hello Earth
Hans Zimmer - Cornfield Chase
Scott Walker - The World's Strongest Man
Professor Tim O'Brien & James Spencer & Dave Tolan - Hello Moon, Can You Hear Me?
The Moonlandingz - Sweet Saturn Mine (Sean Lennon De-Mix)
Lemon Jelly - Space Walk
Die Hexen - Garden Of Unearthly Delights
Philip Glass - Étoile Polaire (North Star)
Air - Kelly Watch The Stars (Radio 1 Session, 20 May 1998)
Barry Lynn - RV Tauri
Nick Drake - Pink Moon
The Police - Walking On The Moon
Kaleidoscope - Beacon From Mars
Elysia Crampton - Orion Song
Max Richter - Space 11 (Invisible Pages Over)
Stereolab - International Colouring Contest
Elton John - Rocket Man (Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park)

Monday 8 October 2018

Dan Dare - Marooned On Mercury

DAN DARE: MAROONED ON MERCURY - 1. EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/77mb/33mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 2nd September 2018

On their journey Earthwards, Dare and the crew of the Anastasia rally to the assistance of an old ally...

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Raad Rawi as the Mekon, Bijan Daneshmand as Sondar, Kelly Burke as Ergolux, Dianne Weller as the On-Board Computer, Nicholas Briggs as Garlock and Alistair Lock as Crewman Galloway.

Dramatised by Marc Platt.

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.

Made by B7.

DAN DARE: MAROONED ON MERCURY - 2. EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/74mb/32mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 9th September 2018

Dan Dare and the Anastasia crew assist allies old and new to thwart the evil Mekon, who plots revenge on Venus.

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Raad Rawi as the Mekon, Bijan Daneshmand as Sondar, Kelly Burke as Ergolux, Dianne Weller as the On-Board Computer, Nicholas Briggs as Garlock and Alistair Lock as Crewman Galloway.

Dramatised by Marc Platt.

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.

Made by B7.

Sunday 7 October 2018

Dan Dare - The Red Moon Mystery

DAN DARE: THE RED MOON MYSTERY - 1. EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/77mb/33mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 19th August 2018

Infected by the evil Mekon's virus and unable to return to Earth, Dan Dare and the crew of the Anastasia are ordered to the desolate planet of Mars...

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Michael Cochrane as Sir Hubert, Marcus Morris as the Creator, Dianne Weller as the On-board Computer. Hugh Fraser as Ivor Dare, Jake Maskall as Sgt Scott, Jalleh Alizadeh as Corp Dajani, Greg Keith as Dr Harlan Stoll, Diane Spencer as the Teacher and Ryan Sewell as Flamer Spry.

Dramatised by James Swallow.

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.

Made by B7.

DAN DARE: THE RED MOON MYSTERY - 2. EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 26th August 2018

Dare and the crew of the Anastasia skip dimensions - and uncover a peril that could wipe out all life on Earth.

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Michael Cochrane as Sir Hubert, Marcus Morris as the Creator, Dianne Weller as the On-board Computer. Hugh Fraser as Ivor Dare, Jake Maskall as Sgt Scott, Jalleh Alizadeh as Corp Dajani, Greg Keith as Dr Harlan Stoll, Diane Spencer as the Teacher and Ryan Sewell as Flamer Spry.

Dramatised by James Swallow.

Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.

Made by B7.

Saturday 6 October 2018

Dan Dare - The Voyage To Venus

DAN DARE: THE VOYAGE TO VENUS - 1. EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/71mb/31mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th August 2018

Dashing test pilot, Dan Dare, is selected to fly the Anastasia - a new experimental spacecraft using alien technology - on its maiden voyage to Venus. The mission is to make first contact with the mysterious civilisation that sent the technological secrets to Earth...

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Raad Rawi as the Mekon, Bijan Daneshmand as Sondar, Amber Aga as Treen General, David O'Mahony as the Flight Engineer, Kelly Burke as Flight Control, and Dianne Weller as the On-board Computer.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle.
Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.
Made by B7.

DAN DARE: THE VOYAGE TO VENUS - 2. EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/86mb/37mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th August 2018

Arriving at Venus. will brilliant test pilot, Dan Dare, be able to hold his own against a cunning new enemy?

Adventures based on the Eagle comic strip 'Dan Dare' created in 1950 by the Reverend Marcus Morris and Frank Hampson.

Concluding episode starring Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare, Geoff McGivern as Digby, Heida Reed as Professor Peabody, Raad Rawi as the Mekon, Bijan Daneshmand as Sondar, Amber Aga as Treen General, David O'Mahony as the Flight Engineer, Kelly Burke as Flight Control, and Dianne Weller as the On-board Computer.

Dramatised by Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle.
Director: Andrew Mark Sewell.
Made by B7.

Friday 5 October 2018

Hey Bo Diddley - 3. Episode 3

HEY BO DIDDLEY - 3. EPISODE 3 (320kbs-m4a/68mb/29mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 2nd August 2018


As part of our rock 'n' roll season, another chance to hear Roger Daltrey conclude the story of the great Bo Diddley, the Mississippi-born maverick who blended rock 'n' roll with the blues and influenced diverse acts such as The Smiths, U2 and George Michael. First broadcast in 2007.

Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley [Blues Collection]
Bo Diddley - Diddley Daddy
Elvis Presely - Jailhouse Rock
The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
Bill Haley - Shake Rattle And Roll
Bo Diddley - I'm All Right
Ronnie Wood & Bo Diddley - Money To Ronnie
Memphis Slim - Gotta Find My Baby
Bo Diddley - Unknown
Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love?
Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off
Bo Diddley - Sixteen Tons
Bo Diddley - Gun Slinger
The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away
The Pretty Things - Mimi
Dr. Feelgood - I Can Tell
The Horrors - Death At The Chapel
The Jesus And Mary Chain - Bo Diddley Is Jesus
New York Dolls - Seventeen
Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley [Blues Collection]

Thursday 4 October 2018

Hey Bo Diddley - 2. Episode 2

HEY BO DIDDLEY - 2. EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 1st August 2018


As part of our rock 'n' roll season, another chance to hear Roger Daltrey tell the story of the great Bo Diddley, the Mississippi-born maverick who blended rock 'n' roll with the blues and influenced diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, U2 and George Michael. First broadcast in 2007.

Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley [Blues Collection]
The Rolling Stones - Crackin' Up
The Animals - Roadrunner [EMI]
The Kinks - Cadillac [Sanctuary]
Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley [Blues Collection]
Bo Diddley - Unknown
Bo Diddley - Roadrunner [Sony/BMG]
Bo Diddley - The Story Of Bo Diddley
Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby [Unknown]
Bo Diddley - Down Home Special
Bo Diddley - The Story Of Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley - I'm Bad [Trikont]
Bo Diddley - Little Girl
Bo Diddley - Diddy Wah Diddy [N/A]
Bo Diddley - Bring It To Jerome [Charly]
Bo Diddley - Hush Your Mouth [Charly]
Bo Diddley - Bo's Guitar
Shirley Ellis - The Clapping Song [Crimson Productions]
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley [MCA]
Bo Diddley - I'm Going Home

Wednesday 3 October 2018

Hey Bo Diddley - 1. Episode 1

HEY BO DIDDLEY - 1. EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/69mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 31st July 2018


As part of our rock 'n' roll season, another chance to hear Roger Daltrey tell the story of the great Bo Diddley, the Mississippi-born maverick who blended rock 'n' roll with the blues and influenced diverse acts such as The Smiths, U2 and George Michael. First broadcast in 2007.

Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley [Blues Collection]
The Who - I'm A Man [MCA]
Muddy Waters - She Moves Me [Chess]
Bo Diddley - I'm A Man [Universal]
Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy [World Music Network]
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley Is Crazy
Bo Diddley - Pretty Thing [Pye]
Bo Diddley - Mona [Chess]
Red Saunders - Hambone [Okeh]
Eddie Ross - Ross' Juba
The Bonedaddys With Bo Diddly - Say Bo
Johnny Otis - Willie And The Hand Jive
George Michael - Faith
The Clash - Rudie Can't Fail [Columbia]
Steve Earle & The Dukes - I Love You Too Much
Bruce Springsteen - Ain't Got You [Columbia]
Pretenders - Cuban Slide
Red Saunders - Hambone [Okeh]
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley [MCA]
Bo Diddley - Signifying Blues
Bo Diddley - Bo's Blues

Tuesday 2 October 2018

Gideon Coe - Gideon Coe In Dub 27th August 2018

GIDEON COE - GIDEON COE IN DUB 27.08.18 (320kbs-m4a/397mb/2hrs53mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 27th August 2018


Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown [Yard Music]
Black Beard - Strictly Dub [Tempus]
The Near Jazz Experience & Adrian Sherwood - Long Tail (6 Music Session, 22nd Jun 2018)
Carl Campbell - Dub For Joy [Carl's]
Mad Professor - John Peel Dub (Radio 1 Session, 4 Oct 1982)
Sound Iration - Satta Light [Wau/Mr Modo]
Prince Buster All Stars ‎- Sata Masa Gana
Diggory Kenrick And The Prophets - Psalm 16 (Flute Cut) [Pressure Sounds]
The Revoltionaries - Kunta Kinte Dub [Pressure Sounds]
Phil Pratt & The Revoltionaries - Walking Razor
Tapper Zukie - Population Dub [Jamaican Recordings]
King Tubby - Jah Love Rockers Dub
Mikey Dread - Parrot Jungle (Radio 1 Session, 23 Aug 1982)
The Upsetters - Blackboard Jungle
Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Flames Of The Dragon [Justice]
The Crystalites - Blacula (Version)
Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis - Blazing Horns (Pts. 1 & 2) [Grove Music]
Nat Birchall - Higher Region In Dub [Tradition Disc]
Burning Spear - Dread River [Island]
Keith Hudson/King Tubby & The Barret Brothers - Depth Charge [Justice]
African Head Charge - Stebeni's Theme [On-U Sound]
The Near Jazz Experience & Adrian Sherwood - Mystified (6 Music Session, 22nd Jun 2018)
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - African Dub [Joe Gibbs Record Globe]
Augustus Pablo/Hugh Mundell - Africa Dub [Rockers International]
Jah Shaka - Promise Dub
Aswad - Dub Fire
Johnny Clarke - Ruffer Version
The Aggrovators - I'm Still In Love With You [Jamaican Recordings]
King Tubby & The Aggrovators - I Trim The Barber [Spectrum Music]
The Dubwood Allstars - Under Dubwood [Rivertones]
Dirty Harry And The Santic All Stars - Better Shade Of Dub/Harder Shade Of Dub
The Skatalites - Fugitive Dub [Motion]
Linton Kwesi Johnson - Peach Dub [Island]
Niney The Observer - Here Comes Dub [Jamaican Recordings]
Horace Andy - Government Dub [17 North Parade]
Gregory Isaacs - Slum In Dub [Burning Sounds]
Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus - Sufferation [Roir]
The Near Jazz Experience & Adrian Sherwood - Songo (6 Music Session, 22nd Jun 2018)
Jah Wobble - Kojak Dub
Scientist - Extra Time
Impact All Stars - Java Dub [Impact]
Prince Far & I And The Arabs - Bass Ace [Pressure Sounds]
Rico Rodriguez - Africa Dub [Island]
Yabby You And The Prophets - Peace [Pressure Sounds]
P&S All Stars - Dub By The River
Gussie Clarke/The Revolutionaries - Midnight Clappers [Hawk Eye]

Monday 1 October 2018

Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio - Trojan Refixed 26th August 2018

DON LETTS' CULTURE CLASH RADIO - TROJAN REFIXED 26.08.18 (320kbs-m4a/268mb/1hr57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 26th August 2018


As part of 6 Music's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the influential UK-based Trojan Records, Don Letts presents a selection of tracks from the label's extensive catalogue which have, right from the early days through to the present day, been remixed, refixed and sampled, and have kept dance floors around the world rammed generation after generation.

Max Romeo - Chase The Devil [Island]
Jay-Z - Lucifer [Roc-A-Fella]
Ken Boothe - Artibella [Sunshot]
Snoop Lion (Feat. Major Lazer) - La La La [Doggy Style]
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Reggae Merengue [Trojan]
Lily Allen - LDN [Regal]
Fatboy Slim - Gangster Trippin
Harry J All Stars - Liquidator [Trojan]
The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There [Universal Music Tv]
Double Trouble - Just Keep Rockin' [Desire‎]
Carl Dawkins - Satisfaction [Techniques]
Major Lazer (Feat. Ezra Koenig) - Jessica [Because/Mad Decent]
Niney The Observer - Blood And Fire [Jamaican Recordings]
PJ Harvey - Written On The Forehead [Island]
The Nextmen & Dynamite MC - Blood Fire [Sanctuary]
Toots & The Maytals - Broadway Jungle
Big Audio Dynamite - Tighten Up, Vol. 88 [Columbia]
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Sun Is Shining [Island]
Bob Marley Vs. Funkstar De Luxe - Sun Is Shining
Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number [Trojan]
Foxy Brown - Oh Yeah!
The Jamaicans - Baba Boom [Treasure Isle]
Congo Natty - Get Ready [Congo Natty]
Bob & Marcia - (To Be) Young Gifted And Black [Trojan]
Baby J (Feat. Dynamite MC) - Young, GIfted And Black [All City Music]
Ken Boothe - Is It Because I'm Black? [Splash]
Faithless - Fatty Boo [Sony/BMG]
Lloyd Charmers - Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You, Baby) [Splash]
Shy FX - Soon Come
Alton Ellis - Cry Tough [Treasure Isle]
DJ JS‐1 - Life... Word [Fat Beats]
U-Roy - Tom Drunk [Treasure Isle]
Talib Kweli (Feat. Yasiin Bey & Mr. Man) - Fortified Live [Rawkus]
Nora Dean - Barbwire [Trojan]
Major Lazer (Feat. Mr. Vegas & Jovi Rockwell) - Can't Stop Now [Polydor]
The Hippy Boys - Mad Movie [High Note]
Ralph Myerz And The Jack Herren Band - Savannah [Emperor Norton]