Bob Marley: 2. Catch A Fire
Trevor Nelson follows The Wailers’ story to London, where fate has a new chapter in store for Bob Marley.
Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar.
In the second episode of Eras: Bob Marley, it’s 1972, and The Wailers find themselves in London. When a strange twist of fate puts them in front of Island Records’ Chris Blackwell, a new chapter begins for Bob, Peter and Bunny.
But under the pressure of life on the road, tensions grow between the old friends - and something has to give.
As the eyes of the world turn to Bob Marley, a golden age of Reggae begins.
Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare ´óÏó´«Ã½ archive.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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- Sun 2 Feb 2025 00:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Eras
The stories of the biggest artists in the world told over the years in their own words.