Writer Rhianna Pratchett and Comedian Charlie Higson
Writer Rhianna Pratchett and comedian Charlie Higson chat to Mark and Stuart about fantasy adventure books.
Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
Today their guests are writer Rhianna Pratchett and comedian Charlie Higson. Video game writer and journalist Rhianna – daughter of writer Terry Pratchett - has worked on games including Tomb Raider. She was recently a guest author for the Fighting Fantasy series of books where readers can choose the path of the story by rolling dice. The interactive fantasy book series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide in 32 languages.
Another previous guest author in the Fighting Fantasy book franchise is actor, comedian and writer Charlie Higson, well-known for his work on the 1990’s ´óÏó´«Ã½ comedy sketch series The Fast Show. Charlie and Rhianna join Mark and Stuart to discuss their adventure book writing.
Plus…catch up on the best music and entertainment stories of the past week in ‘This Week In Music’.
Also on the show... regular features 'The Chain' - our world-famous list of over 8000 interconnected songs - and 'Sampled Underfoot' which explores the samples used in some of our favourite tracks.
With a selection of music old and new to get the weekend started.
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Curtis Mayfield
Freddie's Dead
- Sound Of The City: Chicago (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Jordan Rakei
Wind Parade
- Blue Note/Decca.
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DJ Shadow & Little Dragon
Scale It Back
- Island.
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Julia Holter
So Humble The Afternoon
- Adult Swim.
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Hot Chip
Straight To The Morning (feat. Jarvis Cocker)
- Domino Record Co.
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The Green Child
Fashion Light
- Shimmering Basset.
- Upset The Rhythm.
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Aaliyah
Try Again
- Try Again.
- Virgin.
- 1.
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Martha Hill
Landslide
- Martha Hill.
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Lalo Schifrin
Jim On The Move
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The Wiseguys
Ooh La La
- Now.
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Pa Salieu
B***k
- Warner Bros.
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David Bowie
Five Years
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Smith & Mighty
Walk On (feat. Jackie Jackson)
- Three Stripe Records.
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Disclosure
Watch Your Step (feat. Kelis)
- ENERGY.
- Island Records.
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Sly & the Family Stone
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)
- Epic.
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Ocean Colour Scene
Profit In Peace
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Common
Say Peace (feat. Black Thought)
- Common/Loma Vista.
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Kacy & Clayton & Marlon Williams
I Wonder Why
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Empire of the Sun
Walking On A Dream
- CD SINGLE.
- VIRGIN.
- 1.
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FLOHIO
Unveiled
- Alpha Tone.
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Jack White
Sixteen Saltines
- Third Man / XL Recordings.
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Traffic
Dear Mr. Fantasy
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Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Egyptian Reggae
- Sanctuary.
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William Onyeabor
Fantastic Man
- World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?.
- Luaka Bop.
- 9.
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Falle Nioke & Ghost Culture
Mounemouma
- Prah.
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Neneh Cherry
Manchild
- Now.
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Echo & the Bunnymen
My Kingdom
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Letters to Cleo
Dangerous Type
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Broadcast
The Book Lovers
- Duophonic Super 45s ‎.
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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Prologue / Anvil Of Crom (feat. Nic Raine)
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The Higsons
I Don't Want To Live With Monkeys
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Sinkane
New Name
- Mean Love.
- City Slang.
- 001.
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- Sat 21 Nov 2020 07:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music