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Eight Miles Low

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How a fear of flying led to the birth of psychedelia. Spoof music lecture starring Graham Fellows. From 2001.

Rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor, Brian Appleton attempts to assert his rightful place in the music history books.

Brian charts the beginnings of his influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in London’s Highgate cemetery.

With the help of a maggot, Brian gave Rod the idea for his hit Maggie May...

Six-part series of comedy lectures by the rock musicologist who claims he was there at some of the biggest moments.

Written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.

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15 minutes

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Mon 21 Sep 2026 22:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Apr 2008 23:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sat 19 Apr 2008 04:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 9 Apr 2009 23:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 10 May 2010 23:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Tue 26 Mar 2013 23:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Nov 2017 23:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Oct 2019 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 20 May 2021 22:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 7 May 2023 23:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 21 Sep 2026 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra