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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 2: Richard Thompson (B-Side)

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The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album Rumor and Sigh.

The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album, 'Rumor and Sigh'. With John Wilson. From June 2013.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, Richard Thompson answers questions from the audience about his 1991 solo album, 'Rumor and Sigh'. 

This is not just his most commercially successful album, but also a high point of his career.

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

He also performs live versions of some of the album tracks, as well as classic tracks from his days with Fairport Convention.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2013.

Mastertapes: Series 2

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John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album

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