Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 20190727 | 20211106 (BBC7) | These are fractious times. But there have been fractious times before. And of all the ways of looking at history, the instinctive reactions of artists, specifically musicians, to changing times, is one of the most fascinating. From Hamish Henderson to Tom Robinson, the Sex Pistols to U2, and more recently Radiohead and Stormzy, protest music has come a long way. Billy Bragg sets out to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. Along the way there will be contributions from authors, artists and academics who have seen technology transform the way in which people create and listen to protest songs. Plus a chance to hear from those producing protest music in the era of Brexit, Trump and fake news. Producer: Dan Quick Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2019. Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform. | ||
| 01 | So Much To Protest About | 20200729 | 20200730 (BBC7) 20221116 (BBC7) 20241026 (BBC7) 20241027 (BBC7) |  These are fractious times. But there have been fractious times before. And of all the ways of looking at history, the instinctive reactions of artists, specifically musicians, to changing times, is one of the most fascinating. From Hamish Henderson to Tom Robinson, the Sex Pistols to U2, and more recently Radiohead and Stormzy, protest music has come a long way. In the first of three programme, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. Along the way there are contributions from authors, artists and academics who have seen technology transform the way in which people create and listen to protest songs. And there will be a chance to hear from those producing protest music in the era of Brexit, Trump and fake news. Featured programmes: ‘SONGLINES: Freedom Come All Ye' [07/07/2009 BBC Radio Scotland] ‘WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?: The Golden Age of Protest Songs' [28/09/2016 BBC Radio 2] ‘IS PROTEST MUSIC DEAD?' [26/01/2016 BBC Radio 1 & BBC 1 Extra] Producer: Dan Quick Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2019. Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform. Billy Bragg on musicians inspired to protest, perform or preach of alternative ways. Billy Bragg explores stories of when musicians were inspired to protest, perform and preach in an alternative way. From 2019. In the first of three programmes, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. ‘Is Protest Music Dead?' [26/01/2016 BBC Radio 1 & 1 Extra] |
| 02 | A Beautiful Day | 20200805 | 20200806 (BBC7) 20221123 (BBC7) 20241102 (BBC7) 20241103 (BBC7) | These are fractious times. But there have been fractious times before. And of all the ways of looking at history, the instinctive reactions of artists, specifically musicians, to changing times, is one of the most fascinating. From Hamish Henderson to Stormzy, protest music has come a long way. In the second of two programmes, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. Featuring: A BEAUTIFUL DAY' - first broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster in 2008 Producer: Dan Quick Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2019. Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform. Billy Bragg on musicians inspired to protest, perform or preach of alternative ways. Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. A Beautiful Day - first broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster in 2008 |
| 03 | Grime Of The Times | 20200812 | 20200813 (BBC7) 20221130 (BBC7) 20241109 (BBC7) 20241110 (BBC7) | These are fractious times. But there have been fractious times before. Of all the ways of looking at history, the instinctive reactions of musicians to changing times, is one of the most fascinating. From Hamish Henderson to Stormzy, protest music has come a long way. In this programme, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. Billy is joined by Dorian Lynskey, Kirsty Fairclough and others. Featured programmes: ‘THE ART OF NOW BAND POLITICS' presented by Chris Hawkins [BBC Radio 4] ‘CHILDISH GAMBINO' [BBC World Service 2018] Producer: Dan Quick Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2019. Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform. Billy Bragg on musicians inspired to protest, perform or preach of alternative ways. Billy Bragg concludes his look at great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. ‘The Art of Now: Band Politics' presented by Chris Hawkins [BBC Radio 4] |