It sits around 240, 000 miles away from earth, yet it dominates our night sky, moves our oceans and has been a source of cultural and artistic wonder for thousands of years.
Across this full moon night, Kevin Fong takes a journey through the BBC Archive for a long look at our relationship with the moon.
Programmes include a lunar adventure with Jarvis Cocker, a study of werewolves with Mark Radcliffe, Helen Sharman hears from those who have stood on the moon itself, and Bill Nighy stars in a drama about how love and the moon could destroy the world.
Going through the night, from 10pm until 5am, join Kevin Fong for a unique night of radio adventures, taking you all the way to the moon and back.
In Chapter 2: Waxing Gibbous programmes include;
- The Lunar Effect: The Cycle - Michelle Gomez reads John Connolly's short story. - Howling At The Moon - Mark Radcliffe investigates the cult of the werewolf. - Why The Moon, Luke? - Artist Luke Jerram is obsessed with the Moon. So he has made one.
Plus; the writer Nell Frizzell shares a personal story about finding connection and companionship with the moon.
It sits around 240, 000 miles away from earth, yet it dominates our night sky, moves our oceans and has been a source of cultural and artistic wonder for thousands of years.
Across this full moon night, Kevin Fong takes a journey through the BBC Archive for a long look at our relationship with the moon.
Programmes include a lunar adventure with Jarvis Cocker, a study of werewolves with Mark Radcliffe, Helen Sharman hears from those who have stood on the moon itself, and Bill Nighy stars in a drama about how love and the moon could destroy the world.
Going through the night, from 10pm until 5am, join Kevin Fong for a unique night of radio adventures, taking you all the way to the moon and back.
In Chapter 1: Waxing Crescent programmes include;
- Jarvis Cocker's Wireless Nights: Full Moon - Soul Music - Harvest Moon. How Neil Young's 1992 song, about growing old and enduring love, still has an impact on listeners today. From 2020.
Plus; Rutherford and Fry find out how the moon formed, and we ask the astronomer Patricia Skelton to explain where our names for Full Moons derive from.
John Wilson talks to actor, comedian, broadcaster and writer Sir Michael Palin. A founding member of the hugely influential comedy troupe Monty Python's Flying Circus, he wrote and performed in its five television series and three feature films including The Life Of Brian. Other big screen credits include A Fish Called Wanda, Brazil, The Missionary and The Death of Stalin. Michael is also a globetrotting documentary presenter and bestselling author.
Michael recalls the early influence of listening to radio comedy as a child, especially the absurdist humour of The Goon Show devised by Spike Milligan. Meeting Terry Jones at Oxford University in 1962 proved to be a life-changing event as the two soon started working on sketches together and after graduating were hired for David Frost's satirical television show The Frost Report. It was on this programme that the duo first worked with future Python members John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle.
Starring in Alan Bleasdale's 1991 ground breaking television drama GBH allowed Michael a departure from comedy but also set the bar high for future acting roles which he increasingly forwent in favour of writing and presenting documentaries, including a particular favourite about the Danish Painter Vilhelm Hammershøi.
Producer: Edwina Pitman
Archive :
A Fish Called Wanda, Charles Crichton, 1988 Take It From Here, BBC Light Programme, 1954 The Goon Show, The Man Who Never Was, BBC Light Programme, 1958 Comic Roots, BBC1, 1983 That Was The Week That Was, BBC, 1963 The Frost Report, BBC1, 1966 Do Not Adjust Your Set, ITV, 1967 Monty Python's Flying Circus, BBC1, 1969-1970 The Meaning of Life, Terry Jones, 1983 Friday Night, Saturday Morning, BBC2, 1979 The Life of Brian, Terry Jones, 1979 GBH, Alan Bleasdale, Channel 4, 1991 The Death of Stalin, Armando Iannucci, 2017 Michael Palin and the Mystery of Hammershøi, BBC4, 2008
Matthew Sweet looks back on the life and career of the multi-award-winning composer, pianist, producer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto and speaks to his son, Neo Sora, about making his father's final concert film "Opus" as well as the legendary musician's legacy. Music includes Sakamoto's Oscar-winning score for The Last Emperor, his final film Monster, The Revenant, and exclusive tracks from Neo Sora's concert film of his father - Opus.
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) - Main Theme [Virgin] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - First Coronation [Virgin] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - Where Is Armo? [Virgin] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Last Emperor (1987) - The Baby (Was Born Dead) [Virgin] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Love Is The Devil (1998) - Love Is The Devil [Asphodel] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Snake Eyes (1998) - Snake Eyes (Short Version) [Hollywood] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Snake Eyes (1998) - The Storm [Hollywood] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Femme Fatale (2002) - Bolerish [Silva Screen] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - The Revenant Theme 2 [Milan] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - Arriving At Fort Kiowa [Milan] Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Revenant (2015) - Out Of Horse [Milan] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Proxima (2019) - Exhibition Room [Sony Classical] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Proxima (2019) - Reunion [Sony Classical] Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - Bibo No Aozora Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - The Sheltering Skies Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - The Last Emperor Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus (2023) - Opus Ryuichi Sakamoto - Monster (2023) - Aqua [Commons]
The composer Isobel Waller-Bridge presents two hours of music and conversation with special guests Hans Zimmer and Oscar nominees Ludwig Goransson (Oppenheimer) and Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things). The programme is a celebration of the creativity and imagination that underpins so much of contemporary film music. Isobel is also joined by Hollywood composer Nami Melumad (Star Trek, An American Pickle, Thor: Love and Thunder) for a look at at how composers enter the profession and soprano Renée Fleming talks about her role on the epic score of Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings.
Isobel Waller-Bridge - Wicked Little Letters (2023) - Rose Runs [Decca (UMO) (Classics)] Alexandre Desplat - Girl With A Pearl Earring (2003) - Griet's Theme [Decca] Hans Zimmer - Driving Miss Daisy (1989) - End Titles [Varѐse Sarabande] Hans Zimmer - Inception (2010) - Time [Sony Classical] Hans Zimmer - Interstellar (2014) - Day One [WaterTower Music] Hans Zimmer - Dune (2021) - Herald Of The Change [WaterTower Music] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Worm Ride [WaterTower Music] Hans Zimmer - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - Jack Sparrow [Walt Disney] Ennio Morricone - Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) - Main Theme [Universal Music] Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Concerning Hobbits [Reprise] Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Bridge Of Khazad Dum [Reprise] Howard Shore - Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003) - Shelob The Great [New Line] Rachel Portman - Emma (1996) - Main Titles [Hollywood] Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) - Get Outer Space [Viacom International Inc] Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) - Space Cadet [Lakeshore] Nami Melumad - An American Pickle (2020) - Pickle Your Fancy [WaterTower Music] Nami Melumad - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) - Eyes On The Enterprise [Lakeshore] John Williams - Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) - Throne Room and End Title [20th Century] Robbie Robertson - Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023) - My Land My Land [Masterworks] Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Bella And Max [Milan] Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - I Just Hope She's Alright [Milan] Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Bella [Milan] Jerskin Fendrix - Poor Things (2023) - Finale And Credits [Milan] Ludwig Göransson - Black Panther (2018) - Spaceship Bugatti [Hollywood] Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Fission [Back Lot Music] Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Oppenheimer [Back Lot Music] Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - American Prometheus [Back Lot Music] Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Quantum Mechanics [Back Lot Music] Ludwig Göransson - Oppenheimer (2023) - Can You Hear The Music? [Back Lot Music] Isobel Waller-Bridge - Emma (2020) - Suite [Back Lot Music]
The Sci-fi sequel Dune 2 is one of the most hotly awaited films of the decade. As part of the build-up to tomorrow's Sound of Cinema Day, which anticipates the Academy Awards celebrations, Matthew Sweet talks music with Dune's extraordinary and brilliant French-Canadian director, Denis Villeneuve.
Maurice Jarre - Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) - Main Theme [LPO] John Williams - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (1977) - The Desert And The Robot Auction [20th Century] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Resurrection [WaterTower Music] Toto - Dune (1984) - Main Title [Polydor] Kurt Stenzel - Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) - Time and Space [Cinewax] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Ripples In The Sand [WaterTower Music] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Dream Of Arrakis [WaterTower Music] Jóhann Jóhannsson - Prisoners (2013) - Through Falling Snow [WaterTower Music] Jóhann Jóhannsson - Sicario (2015) - The Beast [Varèse Sarabande] Jóhann Jóhannsson - Sicario (2015) - Desert Music [Varèse Sarabande] Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (2016) - Heptapod B [Deutsche Grammophon] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part One (2021) - Leaving Caladan [WaterTower Music] Vangelis - Blade Runner (1982) - Tears In Rain [EastWest] Hans Zimmer - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - 2049 [Epic] John Williams - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - The Mothership [Arista] John Williams - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - Wild Signals [Arista] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - Worm Army [WaterTower Music] Hans Zimmer - Dune Part Two (2024) - A Time Of Quiet Between The Storms [WaterTower Music]
The Beatles, Sly & The Family Stone, Lo Fidelity Allstars, Ladytron, Felix da Housecat, Justin Timberlake, Audio Bullys, Blur, N.O.R.E., Soup Dragons, Fatboy Slim, My Bloody Valentine, Blue Boy, Rhiannon, Mogwai, The Clash
UNKLE - Intro [Universal/Island] UNKLE - Who We Shout (DMX 'Who We Be (Acapella)' & Tears For Fears 'Shout’ [Def Jam/Mercury] Queens Of The Stone Age - You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar But I Feel Like A Millionaire (UNKLE Edit) [Mercury] Metallica - Frantic (UNKLE Remix) [Mercury] Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows (UNKLE Vocal Mix) [Mercury] UNKLE - In A State [Universal/Island]
Unknown - Unknown [???] Unknown - Unknown [???] Carly Simon - Why [???] The Nextmen (feat. Ty) - Turn It Up A Little (Unsung Heroes Remix) [Scenario] Juan Dias - Mediterraneo [???] Metro Area - Soft Hoop [Virgin] Todd Terry Project - Weekend (Acapella) [Sleeping Bag] Roy Ayers - Running Away [Polydor]
RX3000 - Intro [Black Melody] Richard X (feat. Kelis) - Finest Dreams Part Two [Virgin] Paul Sleaze & Jeff Danger - What About Us? [???] Richard X vs Liberty X - Being Nobody (Richard X Instrumental) [Virgin] Gallang - Gallang [Showbiz] Richard X (feat. Javine) - You Used To [Virgin] M83 - Run Into Flowers (Jackson Mix) [Labels] Shock - Dream Games [???] Richard X in collaboration with Deborah Evans Stickland - Lemon Lime [Virgin] I Monster - Hey Mrs. [Instant Karma] RX3000 - Intro [Black Melody]
Chameleon - Miss India [Frequency] Dynamite MC & Origin Unknown - Hotness [Ram] Photek - We Got Heat [Do Or Die] Junior Jack - Samba (J Majik Remix) [Defected] Colourstone - Turn It Up [Unreleased Promo] Bio Muse (feat. Nina Walsh) - Untitled [Unreleased Promo] Andy P (feat. George Clinton) - Are You Ready? [Distinctive Breaks] Si Begg - Trigger [Botchit & Scarper] Modul (feat. Busha) - Boomstickie [Gimmeshot] Funky Worm - Funky Worm [Genuine] DJ Kudos & Miss Behaviour - Step In 2 Da Party [Djkudos@Hotmail.Com] The Beat Kids - Reprise For Channel 9 [Uncle Junior] Digidub - Rum Tree [Unreleased Promo]
Will Malone - Death Line Main Theme [Spinney/Will Malone] Michael Jackson - Thriller [Epic] Goblin - Death Valzer [Cinevox] Billy Mure - Tiger Guitars [MGM] The Arrows - Make Love Not War [Universal] Sonovac - Audio For Interplanetary Advert [Flesh] Sun Ra - Rocket Number Nine [MCA]
London Elektricity - Fast Soul Music [Hopsital] London Elektricity - Main Ingredient [Hospital] Cyantific - 90 [???] High Contrast - Lovesick [Hospital] NU:Tone - Right Now [???] London Elektricity - To Be Me [Hospital] A-Sides - What You Don't Know [???] Konsta - What I Need [???] London Elektricity - Different Drum [Hospital]
Sunset Corp - Angel Raekwon feat. 60 Second Assassin, Blue Raspberry, Masta Killa - Glaciers Of Ice Tommy James & The Shondells - So Deep With You Haruomi Hosono - Good Morning, Mr Echo Pink Siffu - David Berman Poem Norma Tanega - Illusion Pink Siffu - Rumi Poem Steve Vai - Ballerina 12/24 Khadija Al Hanafi - Fiesta (Interlude) Aby Ngana Diop - Liital (Michael Ozone's Liital Rhythm) Unknown Artist - Untitled John F.M. - Holster Gavin Bryars - The Sinking Of The Titanic Slum - Twilight Mushrooms DJ Manny - Get The Money Yellow Magic Orchestra - Jingle YMO Salamanda - Kiddo Caterpillar Reservoir - Sunset Khadija Al Hanafi - Move Like Me Robert Ashley - The Backyard Unknown Artist - Untitled (White Label) Vegyn - Another 9 Days Phét Phét Phét - Shimmer Matmos - The Way Japanese Beetles Sound To A Rose Mariah - 心臓の扉 Shinzo No Tobira Todd Rundgren - Intro Unknown Artist - Untitled (White Label) Olof Dreijer - Camelia I:Cube - Flutes Souterraines (Avalanches Edit) DJ Anderson Do Paraiso (feat. MC Magrella) - Paty Trem Barbie Lou Reed - Interview Leyland Kirby - Breaks My Heart Each Time
Creation Rebel - Starship Africa Lee "Scratch" Perry - Blackboard Jungle Dub (Version 1) African Head Charge - A Bad Attitude Creation Rebel - Harlesden Warrior Joe Gibbs' All Stars - Hijacked Byron Lee & The Dragonaires w/Andy Capp - The Law (Part 1) Elvis Presley - Blue Moon Orchestre de la Paillote - Kadia Blues Earl Flute & H. Andy - Peter & Judas Funky Brown - African People (Indian Reservation) Bob Andy - Life African Head Charge - Stebeni's Theme Doctor Pablo & The Dub Syndicate - Dr Who? Singers & Players - Bedward The Flying Preacher Mark Stewart & Maffia - Liberty City St. Che - Be My... (Powerstation) Primal Scream - JU-87 Jeb Loy Nichols - Big Troubles Come In Through A Small Door Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - Whirlpool Dub (Adrian Sherwood Mix) High Times Players - Big Friend
The Finsbury Park Tree is a new Banksy artwork which appeared overnight in March 2024 on the Hornsey Road in North London. James Peak investigates this exciting new Banksy street piece, a giant tree made of paint and... ummm, a tree! Is this the first unnickable Banksy? Only time will tell...
With thanks to Rob Shiret, Neil Churchill, Dan Clarke, Roger Mahony, Anna Mears, Philip Abrams, Jo Carr, Jonathan Glover, Steph Warren & Eddie, Avery Stone, Joe at LDN Graffiti and Patrick Nguyen
Assistant Produced by Ruby Churchill Written, Produced and Presented by James Peak An Essential Radio Production for BBC Radio 4
Xzibit - Choke Me Spank Me [Loud] Dr John - Loop Garoo [Warners/Rhino] Jane's Addiction - Price I Pay [Parlophone] Led Zeppelin - Ramble On [EMI] Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps [Polydor] Cream - I Feel Free [Polydor] Primal Scream - Loaded [Creation] Adam And The Ants - Prince Charming [Sony] Love And Rockets - No New Tale To Tell [Beggars Banquet] LCD Soundsystem - Losing My Edge [Output] The Jam - David Watts [Polydor] The Kills - Black Rooster [Domino] The Beach Boys - The Warmth Of The Sun [EMI]
Joya Landis - When The Lights Are Low [Treasure Isle] Abbey Lincoln - Lonely House [Riverside] Jackie Mittoo - Wall Street [Studio One] Curtis Mayfield - Love To The People [Curtom] Don Covay - If There Is A Will There Is A Way [White Label] Jackie Wilson - Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy [Brunswick] Jon Lucien - The War Song [RCA] Angie Stone - Bone 2 Pic (Wit U) [Arista]
DJ ASSAULT Craig Diamond - Make That Booty Clap [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Like That [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Accelerated Funk Pt.2 [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - I See Booty [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Air Force Beats [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Go Shorty [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Pop Your Pussy [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - I Say Uuahi [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Where The Hoes [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Deep [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Asses Jigglin [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Freakapella [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Freaky Wit U [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Bangin The Beat [Jefferson Avenue] DJ Assault - Girlz Best Friend [Jefferson Avenue]
CUTLASS SUPREME Paul Blackford - Unknown [White Label] Soulo - Switch [Lifestyle] DJ Funk - Pussy Ride [Funk] Radioactive Man - Dive And Lie Wrecked [Rotters Golf Club] Black Electric - Work That [Puzzlebox Recordings] Tribe Of Issachar (feat. Top Cat) - Champion Natty[Congo Natty] The Freaks - Let Me Bong Hit It '95 [Back To Haunt] Junior Boys - Birthday [Kin] The Terrorist - The Chopper (Ray Keith Dirty Chopper Remix) [Dread Recordings] Debasser - Dark Smile [Mute Song]
David Sylvian - Answered Prayers [Virgin] Forss - Atomised [Sonar] Cim - Comfort Control [Delsin] Balil - Island [Rising High] Sandy Rivera - Float [Distant Music] Pepe Bradock - 4 [Atavision] Jerry Goldsmith - Love Shop [MGM] DJ Krust - Jazz Note [V Recordings] The Bays - Mary Anne 01140703
Intelligent Hoodlum - Mad Brother Know His Name [Tuff Breakz] Breakz-R-Uz - Electronic Itchy Breakz [Breakz-R-Uz] Unknown - Unknown [Sudden] Nas - Made You Look [Columbia] Heavy Impact - Heavy Impact Two [Bad News Enterprises] Megaman - Legend Of The Scratch [Extensive Research]
Thirteen Monsters - Lightening Bolt [Load] Oneida Liars - Rose And Licorice [Are] Skkatter - Madonna Is A Filthy Slut [V/VM] Dead Prez - Unknown [White Label] Techniques In Dub - Purify [Pressure Sounds] Mice Parade - Spain [Fatcat] Avey Tare And Panda Bear - Bat You'll Fly [Animal Collective] Radiohead - A Reminder [Parlophone] Set Fire To Flames - When Sorrow Shoots Her Darts [130701] Björk mit Funkstorung - All Is Love Of Love [Fatcat] International Harvester - It's Only Love [Silence] Giddy Motors - Dog Hands [Fatcat] Partchimp - B1 [Rock Action]