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New series 1/6. Return of the series in which Stuart Maconie spins classic Northern Soul recordings alongside new releases. The series opener features Northern Soul guru Kev Roberts, who deejayed at the Wigan Casino in its heyday 30 years ago and whose book, "Northern Soul Top 500", is the biggest selling book ever on the subject.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Interviewee:
Kev Roberts
Producer:
Dave Shannon

3/4. Kate Thornton paints a vulgar picture of the music industry's merchandising approach to rock and pop.

This instalment explores the reinvention of soap stars as pop idols a la Kylie Minogue. Plus a look at the practice of manufacturing music to fit the market- spearheaded in the 90s by the Spice Girls.

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Thornton

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