Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Eleanor Ranee.
Including at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Rob Gillion.
With The Organist Entertains.
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)
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.
Including at 1.30 Pause for Thought with Jenny Nemko.
3.30 as 1.30