Episode 3: Paul McCartney, RAYE, Suede, War Child Records

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As RAYE celebrates winning the 2026 Mercury Prize, get to know her winning album in this programme recorded in the run-up to the ceremony in Newcastle. Matt Everitt presents these 2026 Mercury Prize Pocket Guides. Across three episodes, we profile each of the 12 shortlisted albums – four per episode. The programmes feature archive interviews and more. This episode episode features The Boys of Dungeon Lane by Paul McCartney, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. by RAYE, Antidepressants by Suede and War Child Records’ HELP(2). Episode 1 explored The Boy Who Played the Harp by Dave, Blizzard by Dove Ellis, Everybody Scream by Florence + The Machine and THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! by JADE. Meanwhile, Episode 2 dived into A Great Day In Newcastle by Knats, Don't Look Down by Kojey Radical, Emotional Junglist by Nia Archives and The Art of Loving by and Olivia Dean.