Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Great Lives

Discussion & Talk

Factual: Life Stories

Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 LW

Great Lives: Series 16

Great Lives: Episode 4: Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Episode 4

Episode 4: Alan Freed

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Alan Freed

Bob Harris nominates Alan Freed, the first ever rock 'n' roll DJ.

Whispering Bob Harris chooses the pioneering American rock'n'roll DJ, Alan Freed. With Matthew Parris. From August 2008.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Bob Harris nominates Alan Freed, the first ever rock 'n' roll DJ. A champion of black rhythm and blues, Freed's meteoric career was cut short when he faced allegations of commercial bribery, and he died a penniless alcoholic.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Great Lives

Episode 4: Alan Freed

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra