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Johnnie Walker's Long Players

Series 4

Episode 10: Now That's What I Call Greatest Hits

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

From The Rock Machine Turns You On and Oldies but Goldies through Motown Chartbusters and Joni Mitchell's Hits Collection to Bob Marley's Legend. Show more

Johnnie Walker's Long Players

Series 4

Episode 7: Masterclasses from Steely Dan and Toto

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Two intricate albums feature, one loved more by critics than the other, as Johnnie and David examine Steely Dan's third album Pretzel Logic from 1974 and Toto IV from 1982. Show more

Johnnie Walker's Long Players

Series 4

Episode 5: Live albums can be brilliant

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

In a change to the usual format, Johnnie and David discuss their favourite live albums. These include a number of concerts they attended, including Bob Marley at the Lyceum. Show more

Johnnie Walker's Long Players

Series 4

Episode 6: New Wave with Blondie and Elvis Costello

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Johnnie and David Hepworth look at two new wave artists, the UK's Elvis Costello and Blondie from the US, who still enjoy success on both sides of the Atlantic. Show more

Johnnie Walker's Long Players

Series 4

Episode 8: Bestsellers from the Police and Dire Straits

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Johnnie and David highlight two albums from the era where CDs and big concerts were enjoyed en masse, Synchronicity by the Police and Dire Strait's Brothers in Arms. Show more