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20th Century Boy: The Marc Bolan Story
36 years after Marc Bolan's death, Paul Sexton presents an updated
repeat of his 2007 profile, with a stellar cast list including David
Bowie, Bernie Taupin, Noel Gallagher, David Gilmour, producer Tony
Visconti, Bolan's girlfriend Gloria Jones and their son Rolan. The
revised version also features archive from Marc's friend and earliest
media supporter, John Peel.
The programme charts Bolan's long
journey from the streets of Hackney in north London, via early singles
in his own name and as a member of John's Children, to his ultimate glam
rock superstardom at the helm of T. Rex.
Eyewitness to History: Tony Kings 60s
Legendary music publicist Tony King shares his memories of the 1960s,
when he worked with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Phil
Spector and others.
A personal look at this sensational decade,
Tony was at the centre of the Swinging 60s in London, and brings it to
life with his stories. There are tales of iconic musicians but there are
also memories of the everyday, of paying £2 a week to rent a flat in
Fulham, having to sneak into Vidal Sassoon after dark to have his hair
cut by a women's stylist, and how difficult it was to go to the cinema
with Brenda Lee. He also remembers the impact fashion and drugs had on
the world at large.
Blake's 7: The Early Years Prequel audio adventures from the classic British sci-fi series,
exploring the origins of key characters before meeting rebel leader Roj
Blake.
Ivor Cutler: A Wet Handle More surreal poetic musings and ditties from Ivor Cutler and friends.
Biff! Bang! Pow! The Creation Records Story Steve Lamacq looks back at the history of this unique label.
Bright Lights, Big City Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman looks back on the UK rhythm and blues scene.
Flight of the Conchords Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy about a novelty band.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
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Showing posts with label BBC radio this week. Show all posts
BBC Radio this week: Roxy Music; Led Zeppelin; Small Faces; Irish punk; Ray Bradbury, more!
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Roxy Music: The Thrill of it All Jarvis Cocker celebrates Roxy Music and reflects on their legacy.
Led Zeppelin Live in Concert Chris Hawkins presents Led Zeppelin at the Playhouse Theatre in London in 1969.
The Small Faces: All or Nothing Phil Daniels tells the story of the Small Faces.
Bradbury 13 Adaptations of the classic short stories by Ray Bradbury.
Alternative Ulster The story of Northern Ireland's post-punk scene with contributions from Jake Burns of Stiff Little Fingers, Rudi's Brian Young and Terri Hooley of Good Vibrations Records.
Flight of the Conchords Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy about a novelty band.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
Roxy Music: The Thrill of it All Jarvis Cocker celebrates Roxy Music and reflects on their legacy.
Led Zeppelin Live in Concert Chris Hawkins presents Led Zeppelin at the Playhouse Theatre in London in 1969.
The Small Faces: All or Nothing Phil Daniels tells the story of the Small Faces.
Bradbury 13 Adaptations of the classic short stories by Ray Bradbury.
Alternative Ulster The story of Northern Ireland's post-punk scene with contributions from Jake Burns of Stiff Little Fingers, Rudi's Brian Young and Terri Hooley of Good Vibrations Records.
Flight of the Conchords Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy about a novelty band.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
BBC radio this week: Sherlock Holmes; The Lost World; Martin Beck; Goon Show and more!
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Noble Bachelor When a missing bride's clothes appear in a lake, the sleuth is bound to investigate.
Arthur Conan Doyle: The Lost World Professor Challenger sets out to find a lost race of creatures in the heart of the Amazon.
The Martin Beck Killings Beck is called to Malmo, when an industrialist is shot at the city's best hotel.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Noble Bachelor When a missing bride's clothes appear in a lake, the sleuth is bound to investigate.
Arthur Conan Doyle: The Lost World Professor Challenger sets out to find a lost race of creatures in the heart of the Amazon.
The Martin Beck Killings Beck is called to Malmo, when an industrialist is shot at the city's best hotel.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
BBC radio this week: Stones at Glastonbury; Paul McCartney and Wings; Sherlock Holmes; H.P. Lovecraft, more!
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The Rolling Stones Live at Glastonbury 2013 Dermot O'Leary presents coverage of The Rolling Stones headline set at Glastonbury, as well as a round-up of the best of the festival so far, including Chic, Elvis Costello, Primal Scream, Noah & The Whale, and many more.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle The detective must solve a case where the only clues are a Christmas goose and a hat.
H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Over Innsmouth Young historian Robert Olmstead journeys to the mysterious, shunned town of Innsmouth in New England. Read by Richard Coyle.
At Home with Keith Richards It's 'all back to Keith's' as the Rolling Stones guitarist talks about his incredible life and times from the relaxed surroundings of his Connecticut living room.
Band on the Run: The Story of Wings Paul and Linda McCartney and the story of Wings.
The Stones at the Beeb As the band headlines Glastonbury, a chance to look back at the sessions and guest appearances recorded at the BBC by The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones Live at Glastonbury 2013 Dermot O'Leary presents coverage of The Rolling Stones headline set at Glastonbury, as well as a round-up of the best of the festival so far, including Chic, Elvis Costello, Primal Scream, Noah & The Whale, and many more.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle The detective must solve a case where the only clues are a Christmas goose and a hat.
H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Over Innsmouth Young historian Robert Olmstead journeys to the mysterious, shunned town of Innsmouth in New England. Read by Richard Coyle.
At Home with Keith Richards It's 'all back to Keith's' as the Rolling Stones guitarist talks about his incredible life and times from the relaxed surroundings of his Connecticut living room.
Band on the Run: The Story of Wings Paul and Linda McCartney and the story of Wings.
The Stones at the Beeb As the band headlines Glastonbury, a chance to look back at the sessions and guest appearances recorded at the BBC by The Rolling Stones.
Fear on Four Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
BBC Radio this Week: Sherlock Holmes, HP Lovecraft, Jagger's Jukebox, more!
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Red-Headed League.
HP Lovecraft: The Tomb The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum. HP Lovecraft's chilling tale read by Ryan McCluskey.
Robert Holmes: Aliens of the Mind Strange people are discovered on a remote Scottish island. Classic radio sci-fi starring Peter Cushing and Vincent Price, written by Doctor Who script editor Robert Holmes.
Fear on Four Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Jaggers's Jukebox The Rolling Stones' frontman hand-picks a selection of favourite and influential artists.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Red-Headed League.
HP Lovecraft: The Tomb The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum. HP Lovecraft's chilling tale read by Ryan McCluskey.
Robert Holmes: Aliens of the Mind Strange people are discovered on a remote Scottish island. Classic radio sci-fi starring Peter Cushing and Vincent Price, written by Doctor Who script editor Robert Holmes.
Fear on Four Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
Jaggers's Jukebox The Rolling Stones' frontman hand-picks a selection of favourite and influential artists.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.
BBC radio this week: Stream comedy, drama and music documentaries
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Robinson Crusoe Dramatisation of Daniel Defoe's castaway classic stars Roy Marsden.
Fear on Four Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
An Hour with Jon Pertwee The star of Doctor Who, The Navy Lark and Worzel Gummidge entertains an audience with his one-man biographical show.
Ian Rankin: The Third Gentleman Cully, the 1790s Edinburgh sleuth, is forced to investigate a series of ritualistic wine-cellar murders. Stars Alexander Morton.
Ian Rankin: Rebus Adaptations of Rankin's novels and short stories about his famous Edinburgh detective.
Terry Pratchett: Small Gods Dramatisation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel starring Anton Lesser, Carl Prekopp and Patrick Barlow.
In Concert: Sousxsie and the Banshees Chris Hawkins presents Siousxie and The Banshees at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1988.
6 Music Live Hour The Kinks live in 1977, plus BBC sessions from Lotion and Southern Tenant Folk Union.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Stuart's featured album is Pat Metheny's debut record Bright Sized Life.
Robinson Crusoe Dramatisation of Daniel Defoe's castaway classic stars Roy Marsden.
Fear on Four Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black.
The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.
The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.
An Hour with Jon Pertwee The star of Doctor Who, The Navy Lark and Worzel Gummidge entertains an audience with his one-man biographical show.
Ian Rankin: The Third Gentleman Cully, the 1790s Edinburgh sleuth, is forced to investigate a series of ritualistic wine-cellar murders. Stars Alexander Morton.
Ian Rankin: Rebus Adaptations of Rankin's novels and short stories about his famous Edinburgh detective.
Terry Pratchett: Small Gods Dramatisation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel starring Anton Lesser, Carl Prekopp and Patrick Barlow.
In Concert: Sousxsie and the Banshees Chris Hawkins presents Siousxie and The Banshees at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1988.
6 Music Live Hour The Kinks live in 1977, plus BBC sessions from Lotion and Southern Tenant Folk Union.
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Stuart's featured album is Pat Metheny's debut record Bright Sized Life.
BBC Radio this week: Laurel Canyon; Goon Show; Philip K. Dick; Terry Pratchett; Psychedlia; The Zombies!
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Laurel Canyon Mickey Dolenz tells the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while drummer with the Monkees.
The Goon Show: The Starlings London is besieged by birds in a special recording without an audience or orchestra.
Philip K. Dick: We Can Remember it for You Wholesale Hidden beneath false memories, a disturbing truth is revealed. Read by William Hootkins.
Terry Pratchett - Night Watch Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
The History of Psychedlia Writer and comedian David Quantick examines the lasting impact of psychedelia.
Master Tapes: The Zombies John Wilson talks to members of The Zombies about the album Odessey and Oracle.
Laurel Canyon Mickey Dolenz tells the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while drummer with the Monkees.
The Goon Show: The Starlings London is besieged by birds in a special recording without an audience or orchestra.
Philip K. Dick: We Can Remember it for You Wholesale Hidden beneath false memories, a disturbing truth is revealed. Read by William Hootkins.
Terry Pratchett - Night Watch Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
The History of Psychedlia Writer and comedian David Quantick examines the lasting impact of psychedelia.
Master Tapes: The Zombies John Wilson talks to members of The Zombies about the album Odessey and Oracle.
BBC Radio this week: Goon Show; Vincent Price; Sherlock Holmes; Terry Pratchett; Radiohead
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The Goon Show: The Silver Dubloons Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan.
The Price of Fear: Guy Fawkes Night Vincent Price remembers a bonfire party when a bullying father disappears.
Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Robert Louis Stevenson's historical Scottish adventure, starring David Rintoul.
Sherlock Holmes: The Beekeepers Apprentice Fifteen-year-old Mary Russell encounters the legendary detective in retirement, leading to a collaboration between the two. Laurie King's homage stars James Fox.
Only You Can Save Mankind Sci-fi drama from Terry Pratchett, based on the first novel in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.
The Radiohead Story Steve Lamacq presents an in-depth profile of the influential band.
The Goon Show: The Silver Dubloons Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan.
The Price of Fear: Guy Fawkes Night Vincent Price remembers a bonfire party when a bullying father disappears.
Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Robert Louis Stevenson's historical Scottish adventure, starring David Rintoul.
Sherlock Holmes: The Beekeepers Apprentice Fifteen-year-old Mary Russell encounters the legendary detective in retirement, leading to a collaboration between the two. Laurie King's homage stars James Fox.
Only You Can Save Mankind Sci-fi drama from Terry Pratchett, based on the first novel in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.
The Radiohead Story Steve Lamacq presents an in-depth profile of the influential band.
BBC Radio this week: Professor Challenger; Bram Stoker; Goon Show; Fela Kuti, Eric Clapton!
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Professor Challenger: The Disintegration Machine Arthur Conan Doyle's indomitable academic investigates Latvian scientist Theodore Nemor.
Bram Stoker: The Squaw An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author.
The Goon Show: Tales of Men's Shirts It's 1942 and Neddie Seagoon must stop the Germans' secret weapon. Stars Spike Milligan.
Weird Tales: The House on Pale Avenue The Williams family can't settle in their new home - is it trying to tell them something?
The Afrobeat Revolutionary Neneh Cherry concludes the story of musical pioneer and cultural revolutionary Fela Kuti.
Guitar Greats Alexis Korner presents a profile of Eric Clapton. First broadcast in 1983.
Professor Challenger: The Disintegration Machine Arthur Conan Doyle's indomitable academic investigates Latvian scientist Theodore Nemor.
Bram Stoker: The Squaw An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author.
The Goon Show: Tales of Men's Shirts It's 1942 and Neddie Seagoon must stop the Germans' secret weapon. Stars Spike Milligan.
Weird Tales: The House on Pale Avenue The Williams family can't settle in their new home - is it trying to tell them something?
The Afrobeat Revolutionary Neneh Cherry concludes the story of musical pioneer and cultural revolutionary Fela Kuti.
Guitar Greats Alexis Korner presents a profile of Eric Clapton. First broadcast in 1983.
BBC radio this week: Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger; Bram Stoker; Doctor Who; Goon Show; Ray Bradbury
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Arthur Conan Doyle - Professor Challenger: Doyle's irascible academic sets out on a bold mission to be recognised by Mother Earth.
Bram Stoker: The Coming of Abel Behenna - Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
Doctor Who: The Architects of History Pt. 4 - As the Selachians' grip tightens on Moon base, the Time Lord reveals his true purpose.
The Goon Show: The Seige of Fort Night - Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove. Stars Spike Milligan.
Ray Bradbury: Dark They Were, and Golden-eyed - How do the Earth people living on Mars cope when they discover there is no way back home?
Arthur Conan Doyle - Professor Challenger: Doyle's irascible academic sets out on a bold mission to be recognised by Mother Earth.
Bram Stoker: The Coming of Abel Behenna - Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas.
Doctor Who: The Architects of History Pt. 4 - As the Selachians' grip tightens on Moon base, the Time Lord reveals his true purpose.
The Goon Show: The Seige of Fort Night - Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove. Stars Spike Milligan.
Ray Bradbury: Dark They Were, and Golden-eyed - How do the Earth people living on Mars cope when they discover there is no way back home?
BBC Radio this week: T-Bone Burnett; Doctor Who; Goon Show; Bowie and Berlin; Northern Soul
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O'Brother: The T-Bone Burnett Story Bob Harris presents a portrait of one of America's most revered record producers and someone who is both an advocate of classic recording techniques and a contemporary curator of traditional American music.
Doctor Who: Architects of History A time traveller arrives at a Moon base to save the Earth, but it's not who you think.
The Goon Show: The Dreaded Piano Clubber Henry Crun must face the music as a mad assailant threatens the Nation.
Bowie and Beyond: A Fan's Guide to Berlin Here writer and broadcaster Danny Robins looks at what has made the German capital into a rock n roll mecca, exploring the cultural and social forces that have shaped the city's rich musical history from Weimar times, via the Bowie years, to the techno revolution of the 90s and the still vibrant present day music scene.
Too Darn Soulful As 6 Music Celebrates: Dance Culture, we re-visit Pete Waterman's 2011 look at Northern Soul. He examines what makes the genre so all-consuming for the devoted fan and introduces the uninitiated to its intoxicating mix of music and dance.
O'Brother: The T-Bone Burnett Story Bob Harris presents a portrait of one of America's most revered record producers and someone who is both an advocate of classic recording techniques and a contemporary curator of traditional American music.
Doctor Who: Architects of History A time traveller arrives at a Moon base to save the Earth, but it's not who you think.
The Goon Show: The Dreaded Piano Clubber Henry Crun must face the music as a mad assailant threatens the Nation.
Bowie and Beyond: A Fan's Guide to Berlin Here writer and broadcaster Danny Robins looks at what has made the German capital into a rock n roll mecca, exploring the cultural and social forces that have shaped the city's rich musical history from Weimar times, via the Bowie years, to the techno revolution of the 90s and the still vibrant present day music scene.
Too Darn Soulful As 6 Music Celebrates: Dance Culture, we re-visit Pete Waterman's 2011 look at Northern Soul. He examines what makes the genre so all-consuming for the devoted fan and introduces the uninitiated to its intoxicating mix of music and dance.
BBC Radio this week: David Bowie, Tennant's Night with a Vampire, Goon Show, disco sucks, Miles plugs in
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David Bowie at the BBC. Ken Bruce introduces a look at David Bowie's BBC career from 1970 to 1973.
A Night With a Vampire. David Tennant reads five disturbing Victorian vampire stories.
The Goon Show: The Gold Plate Robbery. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.
Earth, Wind and Pyre. Candi Staton recalls the bizarre evening in 1979 when a Chicago DJ led an anti-disco crowd to burn disco records and chant 'Disco sucks!'
Miles Plugs In. Craig Charles explores Miles Davis' controversial electric period from 1969-1975.
David Bowie at the BBC. Ken Bruce introduces a look at David Bowie's BBC career from 1970 to 1973.
A Night With a Vampire. David Tennant reads five disturbing Victorian vampire stories.
The Goon Show: The Gold Plate Robbery. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.
Earth, Wind and Pyre. Candi Staton recalls the bizarre evening in 1979 when a Chicago DJ led an anti-disco crowd to burn disco records and chant 'Disco sucks!'
Miles Plugs In. Craig Charles explores Miles Davis' controversial electric period from 1969-1975.
BBC Radio this week: Goon Show, Small Faces, Shakespeare, Terry Pratchett
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The Goon Show: The Tay Bridge. On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From February 1959.
Shakespeare's Restless World. Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
Terry Pratchett: Guards! Guards! Dramatisation of the novel by Terry Pratchett.
Classic Albums - The Small Faces Ogden's Nut Gone Flake. A look at The Small Faces' 1968 release Ogden's Nut Gone Flake with members of the band.
The Goon Show: The Tay Bridge. On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From February 1959.
Shakespeare's Restless World. Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
Terry Pratchett: Guards! Guards! Dramatisation of the novel by Terry Pratchett.
Classic Albums - The Small Faces Ogden's Nut Gone Flake. A look at The Small Faces' 1968 release Ogden's Nut Gone Flake with members of the band.
BBC Radio this week: Stream music, comedy, drama and more.
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I Was a Teenage Heartthrob. Nina Myskov confronts the ultimate question for teenage girls in the 1970s - David Cassidy or Donny Osmond? With vivid illustration from archive radio footage and the hits of that extraordinary era.
Alan Bennette: The Lady in the Van. Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in author Alan Bennett's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith.
Doctor Who: To the Last. The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Meddling Monk to help overthrow the Daleks.
The Goon Show: The Scarlet Capsule. Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits. Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Patricia Highsmith: The Call of the Owl. Patricia Highsmith's intriguing tale of obsession, starring John Sharian.
The Howling Terror Mystery. In July 1900, an enormous megaphone projected a human voice for miles across the South Downs. Alan Dein recalls the story the newspapers labelled The Howling Terror.
I Was a Teenage Heartthrob. Nina Myskov confronts the ultimate question for teenage girls in the 1970s - David Cassidy or Donny Osmond? With vivid illustration from archive radio footage and the hits of that extraordinary era.
Alan Bennette: The Lady in the Van. Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in author Alan Bennett's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith.
Doctor Who: To the Last. The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Meddling Monk to help overthrow the Daleks.
The Goon Show: The Scarlet Capsule. Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits. Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Patricia Highsmith: The Call of the Owl. Patricia Highsmith's intriguing tale of obsession, starring John Sharian.
The Howling Terror Mystery. In July 1900, an enormous megaphone projected a human voice for miles across the South Downs. Alan Dein recalls the story the newspapers labelled The Howling Terror.
BBC radio this week: Stream comedy, music performances and documentaries
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U2 at the BBC. Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of rock greats U2, drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews and performances.
The Goon Show. Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959.
Innes Own World. Spoofing the Today Programme, and memories of playing a club in Bolton. Songs and sketches from Neil Innes. From January 2003.
Ivor Cutler: A Stuggy Pren. Alison O'Kill wants to read Ivor Cutler a poem, while Murray-Orr can't think with the sun in his eyes. From May 1994.
Richard Hawley in Session. Richard Hawley joins Lauren at Maida Vale for a special Valentine's Day celebration.
Feeling Good: The Nina Simone Story. In the month that Nina Simone would have turned 80, her daughter Simone explores an extraordinary life and career - sharing her personal thoughts and providing a glimpse of the real woman behind the distinctive voice.
U2 at the BBC. Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of rock greats U2, drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews and performances.
The Goon Show. Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959.
Innes Own World. Spoofing the Today Programme, and memories of playing a club in Bolton. Songs and sketches from Neil Innes. From January 2003.
Ivor Cutler: A Stuggy Pren. Alison O'Kill wants to read Ivor Cutler a poem, while Murray-Orr can't think with the sun in his eyes. From May 1994.
Richard Hawley in Session. Richard Hawley joins Lauren at Maida Vale for a special Valentine's Day celebration.
Feeling Good: The Nina Simone Story. In the month that Nina Simone would have turned 80, her daughter Simone explores an extraordinary life and career - sharing her personal thoughts and providing a glimpse of the real woman behind the distinctive voice.
BBC Radio this week: Brian Aldiss sci-fi; Doctor Who; The Goon Show; Sir Henry at Rawlinson End; Howlin' Wolf
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Brian Aldiss Presents: Beef plus Sole Solution The sci-fi author's own meaty tale, and Eric Frank Russell's story of scientific creation.
Doctor Who: To the Death The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Meddling Monk to help overthrow the Daleks.
The Goon Show: Who is Pink Oboe? Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End: Sir Henry Entertains Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity. From December 1996.
Howlin' Wolf Bruce Dickinson presents a profile of blues giant Howlin' Wolf, aka Chester Burnett.
BBC Radio this week: The Jam; History of the LP; Brian Aldis Presents; The Goon Show
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The Jam on the BBC Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of The Jam and lead singer Paul Weller, drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews and performances.
Long Players Just over sixty years ago an invention was launched that was to change the music world forever: after years of being restricted to 4 minutes a side, artists suddenly had 40 minutes to play with: this was the birth of the album. David Quantick tells the story of the LP and puts into its social context from vinyl to i-pod and back.
Brian Aldis Presents: The Cage Britain's leading sci-fi exponent selects Bertram Chandler's story. How to prove you're rational. Read by Catherine Cusack.
The Jam on the BBC Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of The Jam and lead singer Paul Weller, drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews and performances.
Long Players Just over sixty years ago an invention was launched that was to change the music world forever: after years of being restricted to 4 minutes a side, artists suddenly had 40 minutes to play with: this was the birth of the album. David Quantick tells the story of the LP and puts into its social context from vinyl to i-pod and back.
Brian Aldis Presents: The Cage Britain's leading sci-fi exponent selects Bertram Chandler's story. How to prove you're rational. Read by Catherine Cusack.
The Goon Show Who Is Pink Oboe? Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
BBC Radio this week: Stream sci-fi, comedy, drama
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Doctor Who: To the Death. The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Meddling Monk to help overthrow the Daleks.
Ghost Stories of E Nesbit. A collection of spooky tales.
The Goon Show. Downing Street is keen on atom-free rubbish in case of radiation, but so are the Russians.
Ian Fleming: Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Michael Palin's Diaries: The Python Years. Recalling the Python team's success in America and the start of their own solo projects.
Modesty Blaise: A Taste of Death. Peter O'Donnell's hero takes on a mission involving a young girl with ESP, a desert location and a villain intent on murder.
Patricia Highsmith: The Cry of the Owl. Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
Bradbury 13: The Man. Captain Hart is upset with his welcome when he lands on a planet.
Doctor Who: To the Death. The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Meddling Monk to help overthrow the Daleks.
Ghost Stories of E Nesbit. A collection of spooky tales.
The Goon Show. Downing Street is keen on atom-free rubbish in case of radiation, but so are the Russians.
Ian Fleming: Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Michael Palin's Diaries: The Python Years. Recalling the Python team's success in America and the start of their own solo projects.
Modesty Blaise: A Taste of Death. Peter O'Donnell's hero takes on a mission involving a young girl with ESP, a desert location and a villain intent on murder.
Patricia Highsmith: The Cry of the Owl. Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
Bradbury 13: The Man. Captain Hart is upset with his welcome when he lands on a planet.
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Doctor Who: Prisoner of the Sun The Time Lord is held on a doomed planet and forced to help save it from an exploding sun.
The Goon Show: The Battle of Spion Kop The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking. From December 1958.
Robert Louis 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 Seven Ages of Rock: Art Rock Featuring David Gilmour, Peter Gabriel and Bryan Ferry.
BBC Radio this week: Stream drama, comedy and music documentaries
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Doctor Who The Doctor and his companion visit a prison planet themed on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
The Goon Show Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? Is royalty to blame? From 1958.
Ray Bradbury: A Sound of Thunder A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results. Ray Bradbury's famous yarn.
Olympic Records: The Music and Musicians of the 2013 Games Elbow, Chemical Brothers, Coldplay, Public Enemy, Underworld, Muse, The Who and Two Door Cinema Club were just some of the bands who scored and soundtracked the 2012 Olympic Games. Nemone looks at the music which featured in the opening and closing ceremonies and how the alternative music community played their part in the greatest show on earth.
Doctor Who The Doctor and his companion visit a prison planet themed on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
The Goon Show Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? Is royalty to blame? From 1958.
Ray Bradbury: A Sound of Thunder A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results. Ray Bradbury's famous yarn.
Olympic Records: The Music and Musicians of the 2013 Games Elbow, Chemical Brothers, Coldplay, Public Enemy, Underworld, Muse, The Who and Two Door Cinema Club were just some of the bands who scored and soundtracked the 2012 Olympic Games. Nemone looks at the music which featured in the opening and closing ceremonies and how the alternative music community played their part in the greatest show on earth.
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