Boogaloo star Bobby Marin, the man who turned New York Latino crazy in the 1960s, joins Craig from Florida for some for funky boogaloo tuneage. Show more
Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
History of Black American Music
3 hours
As part of Black History Month, Craig tells the story of Black American music from 1945 to the present day. Show more
Craig's guest is Larry Graham from Sly and The Family Stone, who picks some of his favourite tunes and talks about his latest musical project. Show more
Following the sad news of jazz musician Terry Callier's passing, Craig revisits a session he recorded for the show in 2008 and asks for listeners' stories of the great man. Show more
Tru Thoughts' Kylie Auldist hooks up with Craig from Australia to chat about her new album. Show more
Craig's guest is Si Cranstoun, the British soul talent to watch out for in 2013. His voice has been compared to Jackie Wilson - not bad for a lad from Croydon. Show more
The best in funk and soul music, plus Funk World Airways and Talcum Time. Show more
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
Biggest Tracks of 2014
3 hours
Craig takes a look back on the releases that made waves in 2014, including Shaun Escoffery, Lisa Stansfield, Brand New Heavies, Smoove & Turrell, Lack of Afro and more. Show more
Craig Charles gets the party started with a funk and soul New Year's Eve party. Show more
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
Making waves in 2014
3 hours
Craig looks at the artists and bands set to make waves in 2014. Show more
Craig explores the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, plus he is joined by soul singer Alexia Coley. Show more
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
Booker T in conversation
3 hours
Booker T joins Craig from the US, plus Funk World Airways and Talcum Time. Show more
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
The History of Women in Funk and Soul
3 hours
Craig looks back on his History of Women in Funk and Soul with plays three hours of hits from Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Candi Staton and Erykah Badu. Show more
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
All-Listener Request Show
3 hours
Craig presents an all-listener request show. Show more
Craig presents an Acid Jazz Records 25th anniversary special featuring label founder Eddie Piller and a session from The Third Degree. Show more
Three hours of ripsnorting tunes courtesy of the Funkmeister himself, Mr Craig Charles. The Funky 52 - Craig's Countdown of his favourite tunes of all time - reaches number seven. Show more
Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
Soulford Special
1 hour
Craig plays highlights from his Media City gig in Salford, where invited The Haggis Horns to lay down a set and 'unleashed his Trunk of Funk'. Show more
3 hours
Craig broadcasts from the world famous BBC Maida Vale studios as part of BBC 6 Music Celebrates Live Music and is joined by soul sensation Cody ChesnuTT. Show more