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Radcliffe and Maconie: A 1984 special

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A 1984 special

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Stuart marks 75 years of George Orwell's novel 1984 with music and guest Sandra Newman.

Stuart marks the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s influential novel 1984, exploring the music it has inspired - including David Bowie's - and talking to author Sandra Newman.

Stuart Maconie presents solo, with a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.

Today Stuart marks the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s influential novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, exploring the music it has inspired - including David Bowie's - and talking to author Sandra Newman.

As part of the selection of related music Stuart takes a deep dive into David Bowie’s plans for a 1984 musical which evolved into his 1974 album Diamond Dogs. Stuart talks to writer Sandra Newman, whose recent novel 'Julia' retold the 1984 story from the point of view of its lead female character. They discuss 1984's influence on popular culture from it's publication to present day. With music from artists including Bowie, Radiohead and Stevie Wonder.

Also on the show... regular long-running feature ‘The Chain’ which gives listeners the chance to pick a track that links in some way to the last. The list now contains over 8000 songs.

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