This programme took listeners on a road trip in sound which started at presenter Mark Radcliffe's student digs in Manchester, where he caught up with his best friend from those days, a fellow Dr. Feelgood fanatic. Adopting the personae of Wilko Johnson and the late Lee Brilleaux, they heard from music luminaries as they made their way to Canvey Island to meet the surviving members. It was a musical journey that brought Dr. Feelgood and their place in the rock and pop pantheon to life in an imaginative and characterful way.
The imaginative use of archive material was combined with contextual interviews to recreate the origins of the major musical phenomenon of the twentieth century at a Liverpool church fete. It was not only highly informative, but also profoundly touching in its unaffected presentation of such a momentous narrative.
A most moving love story between a busking violinist and a concert pianist. Moments of extreme happiness are punctuated by pathos and accompanied by aptly chosen musical accents as the story unfolds. A delightful way of enjoying a varied selection of classical music - a brief encounter of the radio kind.
A beautifully crafted piece of radio, using pace, content and tone intelligently to tell the story of a unique musical individual. The composition of the programme playfully mirrored its oriental subject and opened a window onto an intriguing and complex life.
This programme, made with real insight and much affection, takes a fresh look at the life and music of an iconic star of country music, Johnny Cash. A perceptive illustration of the ever-present conflict between a uniquely talented artist and his environment.