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Series 9
Clifford Brown
Ken Clarke and guest Abram Wilson discuss the music of the 1950s trumpeter Clifford Brown.
06 Dec 2011,·30 mins
The Secret History of Bossa Nova
Singer Monica Vasconcelos explores the musical and political story of bossa nova.
27 Jun 2019,·30 mins
Away in a Manger
Sing along with the piano backing track for this traditional carol
14 Dec 2020,·2 mins
6. Closure
The sale of the business brings new hope, but ultimately the shop can’t be saved.
14 Apr 2023,·30 mins
The Practice of Practising
Celebrated pianist Stephen Hough reflects on a life spent practising.
28 Dec 2013,·45 mins
Tchaikovsky in Italy
Tchaikovsky travelled to escape his disastrous marriage to his pupil Antonina Miliukova
21 Oct 1994,·13 mins
Playing in the Dark, Part 2
Concert of readings and music from Neil Gaiman and friends with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
01 Jan 2020,·57 mins
Out of the Shadows
Musician Karine Polwart weaves together stories of science, history and the theme of light
10 Sep 2023,·30 mins
Sreath 1, Eapasod 6
Màiri Anna NicUalraig a' cur na prosbaig air sàr-ghuthan de gach seòrsa.
02 Jul 2026,·57 mins
Schumann and Beethoven
Mark Lowther explores a piano concerto by Robert Schumann and Beethoven's 7th Symphony
08 Aug 2005,·26 mins
Farewell Glastonbury 2025
There's no Glasto without festival-goers, so we wrap up with their thoughts on the year.
30 Jun 2025,·7 mins
One Direction
8. Don't Let It Go
Why were One Direction - and their fandom - such a phenomenon?
17 Nov 2023,·17 mins
This is... Arctic Monkeys: Believe the Hype
A snapshot of the band in the eye of the storm, poised to change everything.
10 Jan 2023,·2 mins
Edgar Wright
Charli chats best songs ever with director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright
23 May 2022,·30 mins
The pursuit of excellence
Martin Green looks at why brass bands are so good.
17 Mar 2022,·28 mins
with Bobbi Bunker
Bobbi Bunker has your Sunday morning playlist.
04 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews takes us on a personal guided tour of the musical world.
31 Mar 2018,·38 mins
Live 2021
Investment
Breaking down the economics of recording
21 Oct 2021,·18 mins
Rachel Podger
Sara chats with baroque violinist Rachel Podger about her love of singing.
12 Mar 2017,·11 mins
The Rise of Robots
Elle Osili-Wood with the soundtracks for the best robots in video games.
05 Oct 2024,·30 mins
Take the Arrow
Sing along as Robin and all his merry friends take part in an archery competition.
18 Dec 2023,·3 mins
Bert Jansch
Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.
31 Jul 2009,·15 mins
Episode 4
Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Jude Kelly and Tim Marlow.
29 Aug 2013,·30 mins
55: Òran le Calum agus Ruairidh Dòmhnallach
Blas den fharsaingeachd de dh'òrain ùra a chaidh a sgrìobhadh bho thoiseach na linne seo.
16 Feb 2026,·5 mins
05/10/2026
Conversation and music for South Asian communities with Arzu Dutta.
05 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Making a life in music
Our final guest of S2 is *GASP* Sir Simon Rattle!
30 Nov 2018,·19 mins
Cities
Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran explore music of three African cities.
03 Mar 2011,·60 mins
Episode 3: Cars and Girls
The music writer presents a series of meditations on different aspects of music.
27 Dec 2022,·28 mins
Nid Madagascar (1990)
Cerys Matthews sy'n cyflwyno sesiwn Nid Madagascar o raglen Hwyrach (1990).
01 Feb 2019,·8 mins
The future of contemporary music
Sue and Tom wrap up the issues that have provoked the most discussion amongst listeners.
25 Feb 2013,·20 mins
