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First of two programmes marking the 45th anniversary of the first broadcast of Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl 's influential Radio
Ballads. With excerpts from the broadcast, including songs and stories about gypsy travellers and about the building of the Ml. Radio critic Gillian Reynolds discusses how MacColl,
Seeger and producer Charles Parker revolutionised the art of storytelling on radio.

Contributors

Unknown:
Peggy Seeger
Unknown:
Ewan MacColl
Unknown:
Gillian Reynolds
Producer:
Charles Parker

Conclusion of a series in which Roger Daltrey profiles pioneering rocker Chuck Berry. This final edition recalls Berry's 70s career, which included the uncharacteristic novelty number one My Ding-a-Ling. Jack White from the White
Stripes discusses Berry's legacy, with further input from Big Jim Sullivan, Jimmy Page , Ian McLagan and Bruce Springsteen.

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Daltrey
Unknown:
Chuck Berry.
Unknown:
Jack White
Unknown:
Jimmy Page
Unknown:
Ian McLagan
Unknown:
Bruce Springsteen.

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