Radio 4 on Music Podcast
From Armstrong to Zappa - music documentaries from the Radio 4 archive.
Episodes to download
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Front Row - Neil Young
Wed 6 Aug 2014
In a rare interview, Neil Young talks to John Wilson about his album 'Americana'.
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Black Is A Country
Wed 5 Feb 2014
Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.
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Black Is A Country
Wed 5 Feb 2014
Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.
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Dread, Beat an Blood
Wed 8 Jan 2014
Benjamin Zephaniah reassesses dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's 1978 debut album.
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Nick Drake -Unsung
Wed 18 Dec 2013
John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.
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The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come
Tue 13 Nov 2012
Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
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Synchronicity by the Police
Tue 23 Oct 2012
Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.
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The Voices of Robert Wyatt
Tue 2 Oct 2012
Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.
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Suede - Dog Man Star
Thu 31 May 2012
Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.
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Conjuring Halie
Tue 1 May 2012
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
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How Folk Songs Should Be Sung
Tue 3 Jan 2012
Folk singer Martin Carthy examines the rise and fall of Ewan MacColl's Critics Group.
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The Twilight World of Syd Barrett
Thu 9 Jun 2011
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
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Fela Kuti Comes Home
Tue 31 May 2011
Radio 4 explores the story of Nigerian musican and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.
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Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey
Tue 24 May 2011
An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan as the singer turns 70.
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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Tue 21 Dec 2010
Rick Wakeman explores the life and music of the so-called Fifth Beatle.
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Star Spangled Hendrix
Tue 24 Aug 2010
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
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Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth
Thu 19 Aug 2010
How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
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Sculptress of Sound: The Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire
Sat 27 Mar 2010
Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.
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When Cassius Met The Beatles
Sat 13 Mar 2010
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
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Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star
Sat 19 Sep 2009
Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T - The Art of Backing Vocals
Sat 23 May 2009
Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.
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Beat Mining with the Vinyl Hoover
Sat 28 Mar 2009
Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.
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Like Blackpool Went Through Rock
Sat 21 Jun 2008
Sean Street recalls the groundbreaking 50s series Radio Ballads.
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The Dream Time of Jazz
Sat 7 Jun 2008
Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.
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This Are 2 Tone
Sat 5 Apr 2008
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
Radio 4 on Music
Re-releasing music documentaries from the Radio 4 Archive.
