Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll

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Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll: Episode 1: Eight Miles Low

Episode 1

Episode 1: Eight Miles Low

Eight Miles Low

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll, Eight Miles Low

Spoof music lecture revealing how a fear of flying led to the birth of psychedelia.

Spoof music lecture revealing how fear of flying led to the birth of psychedelia. Stars Graham Fellows. From September 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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Comedy: Spoof

Comedy: Music

Series of rock music lectures by the musicologist and part-time media studies tutor.

Series of rock music lectures by the musicologist and part-time media studies tutor.  Written by and starring Graham Fellows.

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