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John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album.

John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album, and a live audience also puts questions. Featuring exclusive live performances.

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Mastertapes: Series 8: The Good, The Bad & The Queen (B-side)

The Good, The Bad & The Queen (B-side)

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Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong respond to audience questions

Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong answer audience questions on ‘The Good, The Bad & The Queen’. From 2018.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong questions about their 2007 album, ‘The Good, The Bad & The Queen’.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Damon, Paul, Tony and Simon also perform live versions of their follow-up album, 'Merrie Land'.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.

Mastertapes: Series 8

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John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album

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