BFBS Music Specials

As Yorkshire band Embrace celebrate three decades in the music industry, look back at the highs and lows of their career with frontman Danny McNamara.

From appearing on Top of the Pops to recording a World Cup song and being dropped by their label, relive the key moments from the group's 30 year history.

Picture credit Simon Walker.

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 next.

George Ryland had a good old chat with 90s favourite Peter Andre, about his memories of the 90s, his feud with Ant and Dec and touring with Madonna, as well as his memories of doing gigs for BFBS.

Tim Humphries chats to Pete and Al of D:Ream - one of the 90s biggest dance acts - about starting out in the club scene, what it feels like to have a number one single and how their song 'Things Can Only Get Better' is now infamous. 

Former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne joins Jacob Dyer to chat about her exciting new chapter, musical inspirations, becoming a mum and more!

Honor Mount is joined by singer and songwriter Ella Eyre to talk about her new album, her career and how she gets ready for Christmas.

Curtis Tyler chats with Olly Murs about his new album; 'Knees Up', men's mental health, his career to date PLUS all things Christmas!

Singer-songwriter Nathan Sykes joins BFBS for a chat packed with surprises including a live performance!

Nathan takes on the Army ration pack taste test, performs his hit song “Kiss Me Quick” in a totally unexpected UK garage remix, and talks about his brand-new album Ultraviolet. He also shares touching memories of Tom Parker and their time together in The Wanted.

This year, dance music legend Sonique marks 25 years of her album 'Hear My Cry' which featured the massive hit 'It Feels So Good'.

She's been chatting with Joe Carden all about the album, about what it's like to be such a big part of dance music history and how she's celebrating the anniversary by releasing a new version of 'It Feels So Good' with DJ and producer Hugel. 

To celebrate the reunion tour of one of Britain’s best bands, Oasis, we’re hearing from military personnel, fans, and the wider forces community about the moment that got them hooked in the 90s, the music that soundtracked their lives, and thoughts about the Gallagher brothers making a comeback.

Presented by George Wedlake, featuring some of the military community’s favourite tracks, this is a BFBS Music Special: What’s The Story Forces Glory.

In this exclusive BFBS Music Special, Kiaran Crook and Alex Procter from the band talk to Jim Gellatly about the album and play a couple of exclusive stripped back songs.

They also talk about some of the artists they’ve played with including Liam Gallagher, Shed Seven and Keane plus they talk about the evolution of the band.

Listen again to our one hour special with Sigma in the mix on BFBS as they give us an insight into their new musical direction and share what it’s like to do a show for BFBS.

This was all part of an exclusive BFBS gig we held in Estonia to give the troops on Op Cabrit a night of music, comedy and dance all headlined by drum and bass legends Sigma!

Listen again as Bob & Alex from Franz Ferdinand take over BFBS for an hour, playing some tracks from their new album The Human Fear, some of their classics and some of their favourites from other artists.

They talk about how they got their band name, their new album and making the video for 'Do You Want To'.

Counting down your favourite Christmas films, as voted for by you but what will be number 1?

Kam Kelly reveals all, with some film theme tunes to add to the excitement!

She started her career at a young age appearing in the West End at the age of 14. By the next year she was signed to a record label and started her singing career, Mama Do was her debut single and she has since produced a string of hits. What does Pixie like doing at Christmas?

Listen again as she takes over the BFBS airwaves for an hour of festive tunes and more!

Gini brings you the rockier, more alternative and lesser played sounds of Christmas. From Elvis to Jethro Tull plus a few of the classics thrown in and more!

Join Mario for an hour of the smoothest in festive choons.  From Aretha to Luther - Stevie to Mary J. There’s also a couple of new offerings from Jennifer Hudson and Coco Jones.

It’s a chance to slow things down, exhale and replenish your soul.

Listen again as Janet Devlin (from the 2011 X-Factor) takes over BFBS Radio for an hour to play some of her favourite Christmas tunes and a few of her own from her new country album, 'Emotional Rodeo'.

Listen again as Rich from Hard-Fi, plays some of his favourite songs.

Some are festive, some are from Hard-Fi’s back catalogue but all of them are crackers!

Listen again to the 'One and Only' Chesney Hawkes as he takes over the air waves for an hour.

What will he be doing for Christmas and what does he love about this time of the year?