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In celebration of what wouldâve been his 100th birthday, weâre excited to share a clip from the latest series of the Legend podcast, The Miles Davis Story.
In the series, acclaimed actor and longtime fan Clarke Peters (The Wire, Treme, Da 5 Bloods) explores the life and legacy of a visionary artist whose relentless pursuit of the "new" often scorched his own life and the lives of those around him.
Across the series, Clarke charts Milesâs ever-evolving artform, starting with this first great transformation of a legend - when the young Miles chose to step into the unknown, seize control of his own creative destiny, and begin his journey as a leader.
Blending archival recordings and legendary tracks with fresh perspectives from a range of creators, the series reveals how Milesâ influence ripples far beyond the world of jazz. We discover how his attitude and aesthetic fearlessness impacted on the likes of Oscar-winning filmmakers, celebrated designers and music icons like Prince, Joni Mitchell, Sting and even bands like Radiohead, as well as generations of now also legendary jazz musicians that he championed early in their careers - John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Keith Jarrett and Marcus Miller, to name a few.
This is episode one of the series - if you like what you hear, you can listen to every episode only on BBC Sounds. Just search for âLegendâ.
Miles Davis Interview: From Jazz Talking by Ben Sidran, 1986.The Arsenio Hall Show, Paramount, originally broadcast in 1989.60 Minutes, CBS News. Originally broadcast in 1989
Featured tracks (in order of appearance)âSo Whatâ â Miles DavisâBlue in Greenâ â Miles Davis (feat. John Coltrane & Bill Evans)âBitches Brewâ â Miles Davis"Miles Runs the Voodoo Down" - MIles DavisâAgitationâ â Miles DavisâFlamenco Sketchesâ â Miles Davis & Bill EvansâKo Koâ â Charlie ParkerâSalt Peanutsâ â Dizzy Gillespie"Jivin with Jack the Bellboy" - Miles Davis"Move" - Miles Davis"Moon Dreams" - Miles Davis"Boplicity" - Miles Davis
Presenter: Clarke PetersSeries Producer: Clem HitchcockExecutive Producer: Rami TzabarEditor: Kirsten LassProduction Manager: Emily DuffyMusic Consultant: Guy BarkerAdditional Music: Guy BarkerArchivist: Simon RooksScript Consultant: Anne HarbinTechnical Production and Sound Design: Melvin RickarbyCommissioning Editors for the BBC: Dan Clarke and Matthew DoddA Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4
This is episode one of the series - if you like what you hear, you can listen to every episode only on BBC Sounds. Just search for âLegendâ.
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In the final part of Eras: Phil Collins, Zoe Ball sits down with the man himself for a new and exclusive conversation, encompassing everything from Philâs earliest aspirations as a kid with a drum set to his poignant reflections at the other end of an incredible career. Featuring special appearances from Robert Plant, Mike Rutherford and Philâs son, Nic Collins, itâs an emotional grand finale â with Phil reflecting on the private price he paid for so much success, and the health struggles that have left him unable to play the drums in recent years. But while he might not be able to sit behind the kit anymore, that doesnât mean weâve heard the last from Phil Collins⊠A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC Sounds Series Producer: Frank Palmer
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In the 1990s, Phil Collinsâ status as rock and rollâs resident nice guy is thrown into question after the collapse of his second marriage, the leak of a certain fax, and a subsequent tabloid frenzy. Bruised by the experience, Phil begins a gradual retreat from the industry â moving to Switzerland, then quitting Genesis, and ultimately announcing his own âFinal Farewell Tourâ in 2004.
But retirement is easier said than done. Zoe Ball follows Phil Collins through an epic and emotional final act, as struggles with ill health leave him unable to play the drums. But all the while that heâs away, Philâs music is finding its way to a new generation, and soon the cries for one final farewell get too loud to ignoreâŠ
A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC SoundsSeries Producer: Frank Palmer
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In 1985, after a couple of massive singles and an Oscar nomination, Phil Collins stands on the precipice of global megastardom. Then comes No Jacket Required, Live Aid, a red hot hit streak with Genesis â and heâs hurled over the edge.
From time zone defying Concorde operatics to soundtracking â and starring in â Miami Vice, Zoe Ball charts Philâs imperial era. The critics might be giving him a hard time, but in stadiums all over the world legions of fans sing every word to his constantly expanding stable of mega hits.
But as the demands on his time and attention multiply⊠itâs only a matter of time before thereâs a personal cost to so much success.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC SoundsSeries Producer: Frank Palmer
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Itâs the dawn of the 1980s, and Philâs life has been thrown into turmoil by the breakdown of his marriage â but amidst the heartbreak, he finds a new drive to create.
Zoe Ball follows Phil Collins as he steps away from Genesis and makes his first, unforgettable statement as a solo artist. The album â and a certain drum fill in its opening track â propel Phil to the status of Britainâs most unassuming popstar. With it comes his first taste of both the highs and lows of so much exposure. Opportunities to work with his heroes, Eric Clapton and Robert Plant, come knocking â but then so do the bad reviewsâŠ
Will the madness get to Mr. Everymanâs head?
A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC SoundsSeries Producer: Frank Palmer
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Whoâs that cherubic lad, beaming out from the cover of a 9 penny knitting pattern?
Meet young Philip Collins â a boy born with two distinct paths laid out before him. Follow his dad into the world of office work and suburban domesticity? Or listen to that voice that tells him to climb onto stage, any stage, and perform?
In episode one of Eras: Phil Collins â Zoe follows Phil as he receives his first toy drum, age three, and discovers a lifelong obsession. One that will ultimately lead him to his destiny, as he stumbles into an audition with a little-known prog rock group called Genesis.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC SoundsSeries Producer: Frank Palmer
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Hosted by comedian and lifelong Queen super fan Bill Bailey, this latest installment of the ERAS series dives deep into the story of the band told through the prism of their operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Bill sits down for brand-new conversations with Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queenâs legendary guitarist and drummer, who look back on their extraordinary journey, and the legacy of their most famous song.
Photo Credit: Mick Rock 1974, 2025.
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In this episode of Eras: Queen, Bill Bailey tells the story of the band's most poignant and powerful chapter.
By the start of the 90s, Queen knew time was running short as Freddie Mercury was gravely ill. Instead of slowing down, they pushed forward, making another album, Innuendo, and creating the video for "These Are The Days Of Our Lives," Freddieâs final on-camera appearance. This episode explores the profound impact of Freddie's public announcement of his AIDS diagnosis, followed by his passing just 24 hours later.
The reign continues in 1992 as Brian, Roger, and John orgainse the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium. We explore the release of their album Made in Heaven in 1995 which was built around Freddieâs final vocal recordings.
Bill looks at Queen's continued legacy through the We Will Rock You musical and the Bohemian Rhapsody film. We celebrate Queen's new phase with Adam Lambert, who, alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor, continues to bring their music to life. With new interviews with Queen fans, Matt Lucas and Brittany Howard, we find out about Queen's unwavering dedication to their fans, old and new, and how their music continues to resonate across generations.
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This episode of Eras: Queen, Bill Bailey explores the emotional and creative toll of fame on the band. After a breakneck pace in the previous decade, Queen quietly disappear from the spotlight in the early 80s, each member pursuing solo projects.
They return sharper with renewed clarity for their next album, The Works, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985. A year later, Queen continue their role as global icons, performing behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest.
Now fully back in the spotlight, Queen face the quiet shadow of Freddieâs illness. Through new interviews and gems from the BBC archive, we hear from Queen in their own words as they navigated the weight of being global superstars.
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Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen and in the second episode it's 1975, and Queen are on the brink of failure. With financial issues they are exhausted and overlooked, but take a huge gamble on something long, weird, and radio-unfriendly: Bohemian Rhapsody.
As the world turns to Queen we explore their evolution into stadium-shaking titans throughout the late 1970s. Through archive and new interviews, including journalist David Quantick and singer Adam Lambert, we see how Queen were on a roll with releasing albums and were performing internationally to cement their global fame.
In the early 80s, we find them embracing synths, disco, and sci-fi scores with albums The Game and the Flash Gordon soundtrack. Through their groundbreaking tour of South America, and the release of Greatest Hits we explore Queen at their height before they face burnout and are unsure of what comes next.
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Bill Bailey tells the story of rock's most flamboyant and iconic band.
In the first episode of Eras: Queen, it's the late 60s, and four outsiders with academic brains collide in London. We find out how Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John were drawn together through college friendships and a shared creative vision.
In the first half of the 70s, they played college gigs and support tours, started to refine their live show and build an audience proving they could command the attention of their growing fans. From recording demos, we go with them as they recorded their first three albums, Queen, Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack.
Through rare BBC archive and new interviews from Brian May and Roger Taylor plus contributors including record executive Paul Watts, journalist Rosie Horide who followed the band in their early days and Bob Harris, an early supporter, we find out how their ascension was met with financial struggles but as a band they had a shared creative vision to take on the World.
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Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggaeâs first and greatest superstar.
In the final chapter of Eras: Bob Marley, Bobâs incredible life comes to end. But his Legend is immortal.
Friends, fans and collaborators celebrate his legacy of activism, his potent spirituality and his undeniable musical accomplishments, which left the world so much richer than he found it.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggaeâs first and greatest superstar.
In Episode 3 of Eras: Bob Marley, itâs an election year - and Jamaica is rocked by political turmoil. Bob is living peacefully at his home in Kingston, but when violence comes to 56 Hope Road, his days in the city are numbered.
The next chapter of his story will cement his legacy as the King of Reggae - an icon whose impact goes far beyond music alone.
Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggaeâs first and greatest superstar.
In the second episode of Eras: Bob Marley, itâs 1972, and The Wailers find themselves in London. When a strange twist of fate puts them in front of Island Recordsâ Chris Blackwell, a new chapter begins for Bob, Peter and Bunny.
But under the pressure of life on the road, tensions grow between the old friends - and something has to give.
As the eyes of the world turn to Bob Marley, a golden age of Reggae begins.
Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Rock Star. Poet. Visionary. Peacemaker.
Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggaeâs first and greatest superstar, Bob Marley.
In the years since his death in 1981, Bob Marley has become an icon unlike any other.
In Episode One of Eras: Bob Marley, youâll discover where his story began.
From the rural village of Nine Mile to the yards of Kingston, follow Bobâs first steps into the music industry, and his earliest encounters with the band that would make him famous - The Wailers.
Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive, youâll get to know the man behind the music.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Rock Star. Poet. Visionary. Peacemaker.
Heâs sold tens of millions of records - but his influence goes far beyond music. Heâs one of the most recognisable faces on Earth - but how much do you know the man behind the smile?
As the world celebrates 80 years of Bob Marley, Trevor Nelson sits down with Cedella and Skip Marley to hear their personal takes on the enduring legend of Reggaeâs first and greatest superstar.
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Storyteller. Activist. Superstar. This is the story of Sting.
Vernon Kay is your guide to one of British musicâs most individual artists.
In Episode One, youâll hear the stories, and the music, that shaped Stingâs early life. From the terraces of Wallsend to Punk-era London, where a single phone call changed his destiny forever.
Told in Stingâs own words through the BBC archive, and featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, youâll get to know the man behind the name.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.
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When Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers formed the Police, none of them could have predicted the phenomenon that they would become.
In Episode Two, we follow the band from the start of that journey to their world-dominating peak. In 5 years, theyâll go from grubby bars to the home of arena rock - Shea Stadium.
Along the way, theyâll produce some of the defining hits of a generation. But as Sting asserts himself as a songwriter, tensions brew⊠and something has to give.
Featuring rare BBC archive, expert interviews and iconic tunes, this is your window into the blend of genius and hard work that propelled Sting and the Police to the top of the charts around the globe.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.
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The Police are no more. But Sting never rests on his laurels.
In Episode Three, Vernon Kay follows the first stages in a solo career spanning four decades. Embracing his origins in Jazz, and his magpie instinct for melody, Sting joins the ranks of the great British soloists. At the same time, heâll help to forge the bond between pop music and philanthropy that still exists today.
Through the BBC archive and brand new interviews, youâll hear how Sting embraced the new, honed his craft, and fought for a better world.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.
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When youâve been in the game for as long as Sting has, itâs tempting to just keep giving the people what they want. But thatâs just not him, is it?
In Episode Four, Vernon Kay finds Sting in a place in which inspiration is everything. Whether itâs a lute album, a turn on Broadway, traditional folk or Reggae, Sting refuses to be pinned down.
Thatâs the attitude thatâs won him millions of fans, the respect of his peers, and a musical legacy that only a handful of stars can match. And in his eighth decade, heâs showing no signs of slowing down.
Through the BBC Archive and brand new interviews, youâll understand what makes Sting truly unique.
A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.
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