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Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph pays tribute to the late Burt Bacharach with music from throughout his career. Show more

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A Neil Young Harvest Special

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph has tracks from Neil Young's classic album Harvest and new music from Ron Sexsmith and Bruce Springsteen. Show more

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George Harrison Special

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph hosts a special show dedicated to the life of George Harrison in the week of his 80th birthday. Show more

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An International Women's Day special with music from Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin and Bobbi Gentry.

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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An International Women's Day special with music from Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin and Bobbi Gentry.

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The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Ron Sexsmith

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 5^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph has music from The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Bennett Wilson Poole and The Long Ryders. Show more

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Ian Dury and The Blockheads, The Specials, REM

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph has music from Ian Dury and The Blockheads, The Specials, Sinead O'Connor and REM. Show more

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Van Morrison and Astral Weeks

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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A look back at Van Morrison's classic 1968 album Astral Weeks plus music from Daddy Long Legs, John Martyn and Portishead.

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The Beatles' Please Please Me LP at 60

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph celebrates The Beatles album Please Please Me on the day it turns 60 with a selection of choice tracks, significant covers and interesting curios. Show more

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Music from Malojian, Ron Sexsmith, The Bee Gees and Graham Nash

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph has music from Malojian, Dusty, Ron Sexsmith, The Bee Gees and Graham Nash. Show more

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Mazzy Star, Spiritualized, Cocteau Twins

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Apr 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph has music from Mazzy Star, Spiritualized, The Cocteau Twins and Ron Sexsmith.

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28/12/2022

Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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The best in classic rock, soul, blues, pop, gospel, reggae and funk both old and new. Rock and Soul is a weekly journey through the greatest, and most soulful, music ever made.

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04/01/2023

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 4^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph plays music from The Beach Boys, Michael Head and Edward Ball. Show more

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11/01/2023

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 11^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph looks back at the LA music scene of the late 60s with tracks from The Monkees, The Seeds and Lee Hazelwood. Show more

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18/01/2023

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph McLean pays tribute to Jeff Beck with a vintage interview from 2009 and some classic tracks from throughout his career. Show more

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25/01/2023

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Jan 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph pays tribute to the late Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson with classic tracks and a vintage interview.

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30/11/2022

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Nov 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Nov 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph McLean talks with singer and songwriter Paul Carrack about his life in music. Show more

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A Tribute To Christine McVie

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph pays tribute to songwriter and performer Christine McVie with tracks from her time in Fleetwood Mac and the solo years. Show more

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14/12/2022

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 14^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio Foyle

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Ralph talks to Later With Jools Holland producer Mark Cooper about his new book celebrating 30 years of the show. Show more

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29/08/2013

Duration: 1 hour, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 29^th Aug 2013, 20:03 on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Aug 2013, 20:03 on BBC Radio Foyle

The best of classic rock, soul, blues, pop, gospel, reggae and funk both old and new - a weekly journey through some of the greatest and most soulful music ever made.

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21/12/2022

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: Wed 21^st Dec 2022, 21:30 on BBC Radio Ulster

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Ralph pays tribute to singer Terry Hall with tracks from The Specials, Fun Boy Three and The Colourfield. Show more

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