I Was...

Andrew McGibbon talks to Allan Tucker, recording engineer to rap pioneer Sylvia Robinson.

12 Oct 2020,·28 mins

I Was Basquiat’s Partner in Noise

Andrew McGibbon talks to Michael Holman who formed a band with the artist Basquiat

05 Oct 2020,·28 mins

I Was Georgia O'Keefe's Five Year Companion

Andrew McGibbon talks to Margaret Wood who worked for the American artist Georgia O'Keeffe

28 Sep 2020,·28 mins

I Was Stanley Kubrick's Assistant

Andrew McGibbon meets Anthony Frewin who outed two of Stanley Kubrick's impersonators.

07 Oct 2019,·28 mins

I Was Batman's Catwoman

Andrew McGibbon talks to actress Julie Newmar about being Batman's Catwoman in the 1960s.

07 Jan 2019,·28 mins

I Was Philip Larkin's Magician

Andrew McGibbon talks to Edwin Dawes, biochemist and beloved magician to Philip Larkin.

02 Jul 2018,·28 mins

I Was Frank Sinatra's Unwanted Saxophonist

Andrew McGibbon talks to saxophonist Duncan Lamont about Sinatra - and writing Mr Benn.

09 Jul 2018,·28 mins

I Was John Lennon's Trauma Surgeon

Andrew McGibbon talks to trauma surgeon Dr David Halleran, who tried to save John Lennon.

15 Jun 2017,·28 mins

I Was Johnny Cash's Tailor

Andrew McGibbon talks to Manuel Cuevas, who created Johnny Cash's black suits.

08 Jun 2017,·28 mins

I Was Bob Dylan's One-Off Sparring Partner

Andrew McGibbon talks to Daniel Catfish Russ, who went two boxing rounds with Bob Dylan.

01 Jun 2017,·30 mins

I Was Billie Holliday's Replacement

How singer Annie Ross became Billie Holiday's stand-in at Harlem's Apollo.

25 May 2017,·30 mins

I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host

Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home.

13 Feb 2017,·30 mins

Erno Goldfinger's Last Architectural Assistant

Andrew McGibbon talks to James Dunnett about working for the architect Erno Goldfinger.

06 Feb 2017,·30 mins

Lindsay Kemp's Ballerina

Andrew McGibbon talks to Naomi Sorkin, who was Lindsay Kemp's ballerina.

30 Jan 2017,·28 mins

George Orwell's Pupil

In 1932 George Orwell taught in a public school. Geoffrey Stevens recalls being his pupil.

14 Sep 2015,·30 mins

Chet Baker's Last Tour Manager

Jim Coleman managed Chet Baker’s touring schedules for the last four years of his life.

21 Sep 2015,·30 mins

Tina Turner's Dancer

Anne Behringer was Tina Turner's dancer in her touring band during the 80s and 90s.

28 Sep 2015,·30 mins

Douglas Adams' Flatmate

Jon Canter shared a flat with Douglas Adams while the latter struggled for success.

16 Dec 2008,·30 mins