BFBS Music Specials

The Charlatans Music Special

The Charlatans Music Special

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George Wedlake catches up with one of the most formidable frontmen, not just of the 90’s, but of all time, Tim Burgess, and chats about everything from the early days, recording and touring in the 90’s, to what happens...

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The Charlatans Music Special

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George Wedlake catches up with one of the most formidable frontmen, not just of the 90’s, but of all time, Tim Burgess, and chats about everything from the early days, recording and touring in the 90’s, to what happens...

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Simple Minds Music Special

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Hal Stewart talks to Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr in an Original Music Special.

In this one-hour special, originally broadcast in 2018, Jim talks to Hal about football, comedian Billy Connolly, the Armed Forces, the band’s 2018 album “Walk Between Worlds” and they talked numbers.

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Markus Feehily In Session On BFBS

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Former Westlife singer, Markus Feehily, talks to BFBS about his life and being in a world-famous boy band.

In this one hour special, Markus Feehily performs some of his tracks, including 'Butterfly' and gives Jason Webster a lesson in the art of delivering a key change while stepping off a bar stool – all choreographed to hit record 'You Raise Me Up'.

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Matt Cardle In Session With Jay James

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Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle bares all to Jay James, and performs tracks in the BFBS studio.

Matt sings tracks from his fourth studio album, plus a cover of Sia's Chandelier'. He also reveals his genuine ambitions to join the Armed Forces after a stint in the Army Cadets as a child.

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Editors Music Special

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Tom Smith from Editors talks tracks, tours and how watching Radiohead in the rain at Glasto changed his life.

Violence, the sixth album from Editors, was released in March 2108 and Amy Casey spoke to lead singer Tom Smith about their incredible success, favourite festivals, artists they have toured with and favourite tracks from the album.

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Tony Hadley: On My Own

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Tony Hadley talks to BFBS about going solo in 'On My Own'.

The former front man of Spandau Ballet joins Nicky Smith to talk about his days in the band, his solo career and treats us to a couple of exclusive tracks in the studio.

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Lenny Fontana's House Sound Of New York

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Legendary House DJ and producer Lenny Fontana talk about his life and music career. In an exclusive two-hour music special, Lenny Fontana shares personal anecdotes about his life and career with BFBS Producer, Neil Moore, starting with his formative years in New York when he absorbed a diverse range of music.

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