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30/10/2009

Live from Maida Vale, on the 75th anniversary of its association with the 大象传媒. Featuring Sparks, The Smiths' Johnny Marr and live music from Snow Patrol.

Live from Maida Vale, on the 75th anniversary of its association with the 大象传媒. Simon broadcasts from the old radiophonic workshop where they recorded the Doctor Who music.

Snow Patrol play live and eccentric rock band Sparks discuss their musical The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman. Plus, The Smiths' Johnny Marr on his School of Rock course at Salford University.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 30 Oct 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • Snow Patrol at Maida Vale

    Gary Lightbody and Ian Archer from Snow Patrol talk about their songwriting. They also play an acoustic version of Run and talk about how the song changed their lives.

    Duration: 08:20

  • Chris Lycett on the history of Maida Vale

    Chris Lycett, veteran radio 1 executive and producer of many Maida Vale sessions tells Simon about the 大象传媒's 75 years of music broadcasting history at the studios.

    Duration: 12:36

  • Johnny Marr on Maida Vale and The Smiths

    Guitarist Johnny Marr talks about recording at Maida Vale and the role it played in The Smiths career, including the How Soon Is Now? sessions.

    Duration: 12:29

  • Johnny Marr on The Smiths, The Cribs and Modest Mouse

    Johnny continues his interview with Simon, talking about joining The Cribs, the "open" situation with Modest Mouse and another classic Peel session tracks from The Smiths.

    Duration: 18:11

Broadcast

  • Fri 30 Oct 2009 13:00