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The Wilson Dixon Line: When Love Comes to Town (And Then Leaves Again)

When Love Comes to Town (And Then Leaves Again)

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Wilson Dixon Line, When Love Comes to Town (And Then Leaves Again)

The outlaw country music legend reflects on romance and life with ex-wife Maureen.

The outlaw country music legend reflects on romance and life with ex-wife Maureen. Starring Jesse Griffin. From May 2009.

Cowboy philosopher Wilson Dixon talks about love and affairs of the heart. 

Hard done by love, he talks about his ex-wife Maureen, who pulled at Wilson's heart like he pulls on his guitar strings. 

Hold onto your stetson and get ready for the rocky ride of romance.

Continuing his affectionate tribute to the philosophy of country music, Wilson shares more of his viewpoints through songs and anecdotes.

Saddled up with sidekick Snake Wizzelteats, his observations on everyday life draws us into a world full of larger than life characters and situations.

Written and performed by Jesse Griffin. 

Introduced by Johnnie Walker.

Sidekick Snake Wizzelteats ...... Jesse Budd

Recorded with an audience at BBC Maida Vale, London.

Producer: Lianne Coop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 2009.

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Award-winning comedian Jesse Griffin stars as outlaw country singer Wilson Dixon.

Comedian Jesse Griffin stars as outlaw country singer Wilson Dixon in an affectionate tribute to country music, full of sharp observations delivered with a deadpan, surreal edge.

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