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John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Tom Jones.

John Wilson takes a three hour songwriting masterclass with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Emeli Sande, and Robbie Williams.

John Wilson goes behind the scenes of the iconic BBC studios at Maida Vale where over 40 episodes of BBC Radio 4's Mastertapes were recorded. 

Starting with the very first series recorded in 2012, John takes us on a three hour songwriting masterclass.

Featuring:

Sir Paul McCartney
Tom Jones
Emeli Sandé
Robbie Williams
Rufus Wainwright
Laura Marling  

Producer: Sarah Shebbeare

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2018.

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