Eddie Kadi and Fatima Timbo
Comedian Eddie Kadi and model & TikTok star Fatima Timbo share the songs that shaped them.
21 Nov 2022,·28 mins
The Rise of Robots
Elle Osili-Wood with the soundtracks for the best robots in video games.
05 Oct 2024,·30 mins
Making a life in music
Our final guest of S2 is *GASP* Sir Simon Rattle!
30 Nov 2018,·19 mins
Episode 2
Chi-chi Nwanoku turns musical detective in search of black composers and musicians.
02 Jun 2015,·30 mins
Rainer Hersch champions the most popular waltz Strauss ever wrote.
04 Oct 2016,·30 mins
The story of an octogenarian dancer teaching a 28-year-old how to waltz.
06 Dec 2010,·28 mins
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
28 Jun 2011,·30 mins
A parable play on the ancient theme of the Quest. Featuring music by Benjamin Britten.
21 Jan 1946,·73 mins
Terence Blacker explores politically incorrect music over the last century.
02 Jul 2011,·30 mins
Can the beauty of the Lake District and the grit of fell running inspire a composer?
16 Dec 2011,·28 mins
African Music Highlights
The highlights of Lucy Duran's African musical journey. With Ochieng Kabaselleh
01 Jul 1995,·28 mins
Sri Devi Raghavan
Sri explains how her life is shaping up
02 Jan 2001,·28 mins
Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
21 Apr 2014,·30 mins
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
01 Apr 2006,·30 mins
Musician Goldie describes his story from a broken home to his success and later struggles.
23 Sep 2014,·30 mins
Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
01 Aug 2014,·30 mins
Terry Riley and David Harrington
Terry Riley and David Harrington from Kronos Quartet discuss their many collaborations
22 Apr 2017,·13 mins
Crossover Music is Gig Business
The rising popularity and commercial success of crossover music
22 Feb 2003,·28 mins
Rainer Hersch explores the dazzling technique of today’s musical virtuosos.
23 Jun 2015,·30 mins
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
30 May 2009,·30 mins
Sarah Angliss uncovers the fascinating story of how we tried to teach the birds to sing.
05 Jul 2011,·30 mins
Poet and playwright Al Letson recalls the life of Tupac Shakur.
04 Sep 2014,·30 mins
Manchester DJ and record collector Andy Votel explores Welsh language pop music.
21 Jun 2011,·30 mins
Laura Barton tracks down the legendary lost figure of British folk music, Nic Jones.
06 Aug 2013,·30 mins
David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
15 Sep 2014,·30 mins
Composer Emily Levy on a poignant legacy - the mix-tapes made by her late brother, Gus
07 Oct 2014,·30 mins
Celebrating the 18th International Church Music Festival in Bern
01 Jul 2001,·28 mins
In 1969 a rumour swept the world. Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an impostor
14 Oct 2014,·30 mins
Comedian Stewart Lee introduces his great passion - musical, free improvisation.
16 Jul 2015,·30 mins
In a children's home in Kampala every child is given a musical chance for a future.
30 Jun 2015,·30 mins
