BBC radio this week: Alexis Korner; history of record labels; spy stories; William Gibson and more!

Click the links to hear the following shows.

Alexis Korner: Rhythm and Blues Champion. Chris Jagger showcases the work of broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner and the British blues scene he pioneered.

From Edison to iTunes: A History of the Modern Record Label. Critic, writer and former label boss Paul Morley charts the rise of the record label over the past 130 years, and looks ahead to a more uncertain future.

The Goon Show. Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.

The Iquanadon. Three-part comedy adventure by Paul Lucas, starring Paul Haigh, Dermot Crowley and Bernard Cribbins.

The Man in Black. A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.

R.L. Stevenson: The Bottle Imp.  Native Hawaiian Keawe buys a bottle promising love, fame and money, but there's a drawback. Stars David Rintoul and Tony Osoba.

The Spying Game. Series of classic spy tales, specially recorded for 4 Extra.

William Gibson: Burning Chrome. Adam Sims reads William Gibson's hugely influential short story of cyberspace hackers and ruthless computer cool.

Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone. Strange and unusual sounds in music both old and new.

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