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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 4: The Boomtown Rats (the B-Side)

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Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats talk to John Wilson about 'A Tonic for the Troops'.

Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats face audience questions about 1978’s album 'A Tonic for the Troops'. With John Wilson. From 2014.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Bob Geldof & the Boomtown Rats questions about "A Tonic For The Troops", their 1978 hit album.   

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

The band also performs live versions of some of the tracks from the album which brought them their first Number 1 single with 'Rat Trap'.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2014.

Mastertapes: Series 4

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John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album

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