with lots of surprise features Producer CHRIS LYCETT

Mike Smith introduces 9: The Art of Noise
During this era synthesizers have become easily accessible to musicians and would-be musicians. The effect has been to stimulate dozens of new writers and performers, doing for the 80s what the washboard and the tea-chest did for the Beatles' generation. This programme examines their significance, their potential, and the response to their excessive usage.
Written and produced by KEVIN HOWLETT
Series consultant TIM BLACKMORE

with America's latest hits and a countdown of the US Top 30 Producer RON BELCHIER

with Andy Batten-Foster and Muriel Grey
Summing up Saturday Live in 20 syllables or less is very diffic ...
Producer MARK RADCLIFFE

Steve Blacknell introduces Big Sound Authority and Scary Thieves.

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including sessions from The Roaring Boys and The Lost Loved Ones