Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 289,874 playable programmes from the BBC

1/2. As a tribute to R&B/soul/funk legend James Brown , who died at Christmas, Mark Lamarr presents a revised version of the profile that aired in early 2006 to mark the 50th anniversary of Brown's studio recording of Please Please Please. The programmes feature rare and unreleased material and an exclusive interview with Brown, and explores the black singer's significant crossover status and his influence on rap and hip-hop. Defining hits include Papa's Got a Brand New Bag Part One, I Got You (I Feel Good), It's a Man's Man's Man's World, Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud and Get Up I Feel Like
Being Like a Sex Machine (Part One). Producer Paul Sexton (Revised rpt)

Contributors

Unknown:
James Brown
Unknown:
Mark Lamarr
Producer:
Paul Sexton

2/3. Roger Daltrey profiles legendary but rather overlooked Mississippi-born guitarist/singer Bo Diddley (born Otha Ellas Bates McDaniel), whose singular brand of blues-based rock 'n' roll influenced scores of artists, including the Smiths, Bruce Springsteen , U2 and George Michael. This edition recalls Bo's upbringing, assesses his impact on 60s British rock and pop acts, and explores the West African sensibility in some of his music. Contributors include
Don Everly , Wilko Johnson (of Dr
Feelgood), the Pretty Things, Bo Diddley and backing musicians
Billy Boy Arnold and Joy Williams. Featuring music by Bo Diddley , the Pretty Things, Jimmy Reed , the Kinks, the Animals, the Rolling Stones and Britney Spears.

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Daltrey
Singer:
Bo Diddley
Unknown:
Otha Ellas Bates
Unknown:
Bruce Springsteen
Unknown:
George Michael.
Unknown:
Don Everly
Unknown:
Wilko Johnson
Unknown:
Bo Diddley
Musicians:
Billy Boy Arnold
Music By:
Bo Diddley
Unknown:
Jimmy Reed

BBC Radio 2

About BBC Radio 2

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Appears in

About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More