2020 [Mercury Prize]

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Mercury Prize 2020: Hear Michael Kiwanuka's Winning Album In Full

20200924

Tom talks to the winner of this year's Mercury Prize and plays the winning album in full.

This is the 29th edition of the prize, which was first won in 1992 by Primal Scream with 'Screamadelica'.

The 12 nominated albums are: Anna Meredith - ‘FIBS‘; Charli XCX - ‘how i'm feeling now‘; Dua Lipa - ‘Future Nostalgia‘; Georgia - ‘Seeking Thrills‘; Kano - ‘Hoodies All Summer‘; Lanterns on the Lake - ‘Spook the Herd‘; Laura Marling - ‘Song for Our Daughter‘; Michael Kiwanuka - ‘KIWANUKA‘; Moses Boyd - ‘Dark Matter‘; Porridge Radio - ‘Every Bad‘; Sports Team - ‘Deep Down Happy‘; Stormzy - ‘Heavy is the Head‘

Tom talks to the winner of this year's Mercury Prize and plays 'KIWANUKA' in full.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Tom Ravenscroft Presents The Mercury Prize Live

20200924

Tom is joined by Matt Everitt and judge Gemma Cairney as the winner to this years Mercury Prize is revealed live. We will gain an insight into how the winner was chosen.

This is the 29th edition of the prize, which was first won in 1992 by Primal Scream with 'Screamadelica'.

Tom is joined by Matt Everitt and judge Gemma Cairney to reveal the Mercury Prize winner.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys, Part 3

20200923

As the excitement mounts, Tom continues with his Mercury themed shows.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys - Part 2

20200922

Tom plays music from Mercury Prize winners and nominees present and past.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys - Part 1

20200921

Tom takes a close look at the acts nominated for this year's Mercury Prize.

Tonight he's got a full live set from Laura Marling and 12 Ensemble at the BBC Proms. This was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall with no audience - strange times

There's also music from Michael Kiwanuka and Anna Meredith.

Laura Marling and the 12 Ensemble live at the BBC Proms.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Sports Team , 6 Music Recommends

20200612

20200611 (6M)
20200923 (6M)

Sports Team sit in for Steve Lamacq, curating an hour of their favourite new music.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Anna Meredith , 6 Music Recommends

20200820

20200819 (6M)
20200921 (6M)

Beautiful new music of every texture, colour and origin.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Porridge Radio, 6 Music Recommends

20200821

20200820 (6M)
20200922 (6M)

Porridge Radio curate an hour of their favourite new music.

Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Mercury Prize 2020: Hear Michael Kiwanuka's Winning Album In Full	20200924		Tom talks to the winner of this year's Mercury Prize and plays the winning album in full. This is the 29th edition of the prize, which was first won in 1992 by Primal Scream with 'Screamadelica'. The 12 nominated albums are: Anna Meredith - ‘FIBS‘; Charli XCX - ‘how i'm feeling now‘; Dua Lipa - ‘Future Nostalgia‘; Georgia - ‘Seeking Thrills‘; Kano - ‘Hoodies All Summer‘; Lanterns on the Lake - ‘Spook the Herd‘; Laura Marling - ‘Song for Our Daughter‘; Michael Kiwanuka - ‘KIWANUKA‘; Moses Boyd - ‘Dark Matter‘; Porridge Radio - ‘Every Bad‘; Sports Team - ‘Deep Down Happy‘; Stormzy - ‘Heavy is the Head‘ Tom talks to the winner of this year's Mercury Prize and plays 'KIWANUKA' in full. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
02	Tom Ravenscroft Presents The Mercury Prize Live	20200924		Tom is joined by Matt Everitt and judge Gemma Cairney as the winner to this years Mercury Prize is revealed live. We will gain an insight into how the winner was chosen. This is the 29th edition of the prize, which was first won in 1992 by Primal Scream with 'Screamadelica'. The 12 nominated albums are: Anna Meredith - ‘FIBS‘; Charli XCX - ‘how i'm feeling now‘; Dua Lipa - ‘Future Nostalgia‘; Georgia - ‘Seeking Thrills‘; Kano - ‘Hoodies All Summer‘; Lanterns on the Lake - ‘Spook the Herd‘; Laura Marling - ‘Song for Our Daughter‘; Michael Kiwanuka - ‘KIWANUKA‘; Moses Boyd - ‘Dark Matter‘; Porridge Radio - ‘Every Bad‘; Sports Team - ‘Deep Down Happy‘; Stormzy - ‘Heavy is the Head‘ Tom is joined by Matt Everitt and judge Gemma Cairney to reveal the Mercury Prize winner. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
03	Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys, Part 3	20200923		As the excitement mounts, Tom continues with his Mercury themed shows. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
04	Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys - Part 2	20200922		Tom plays music from Mercury Prize winners and nominees present and past. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
05	Tom Ravenscroft Celebrates The Mercurys - Part 1	20200921		Tom takes a close look at the acts nominated for this year's Mercury Prize. Tonight he's got a full live set from Laura Marling and 12 Ensemble at the BBC Proms. This was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall with no audience - strange times There's also music from Michael Kiwanuka and Anna Meredith. Laura Marling and the 12 Ensemble live at the BBC Proms. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
11	Sports Team , 6 Music Recommends	20200612	20200611 (6M) 20200923 (6M)	Sports Team sit in for Steve Lamacq, curating an hour of their favourite new music. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
12	Anna Meredith , 6 Music Recommends	20200820	20200819 (6M) 20200921 (6M)	Beautiful new music of every texture, colour and origin. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
13	Porridge Radio, 6 Music Recommends	20200821	20200820 (6M) 20200922 (6M)	Porridge Radio curate an hour of their favourite new music. Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.