Europop - The Neil Hannon Show

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Episode 1: Soviet Workout And The Lost Swedish Gem

20231126

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

On the opening episode of series 2, he discovers an incredible 1980s Soviet Union aerobics soundtrack, revisits a gem from a Swedish rock act we'd all forgotten about, argues the case for pop acts taking up classical music and plays a little dance tune he's really not quite sure about. From Daniel Ogden to Bert Kaempfert, from the sublime to the ridiculous, expect an hour of music which will make you wonder - where have you been all my life?

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent!

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 2, Versions Of Gloria And The Joy Of Boney M

20231203

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

This week, he goes in hard with Haddaway before playing a track we all know even if we're not sure why. There's also little Videosex (that's a band by the way), Eric Satie and Umberto Tozzi. Music you know and music that will make you wonder - why am I only hearing about this now?!

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent!

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 2: Versions Of Gloria And The Joy Of Boney M

20231203

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent.

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 3, The Missing Link Between Beck And Van Morrison Is A Czech!

20231210

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

It's confusing that Elvis is on this week's playlist - but Neil illustrates why by also playing The Comedian Harmonists. The Cardigans we know - but what about Lenka Dusilová a Vojtěch Dyk? Also - the Czech singer who links Van Morrison to Beck.

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent!

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 3: The Missing Link Between Beck And Van Morrison Is A Czech!

20231210

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent.

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 4: Serge, Kraftwerk And\u2026 Some Less Familiar Bits

20231217

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

This week – there's the familiar (Kratfwerk and Serge Gainsbourg), the less familiar (MNNQNS and Eggstone) all alongside Neil's trademarked features Classical Corner and Cover-iginals. And much more, of course – from the sublime to the ridiculous!

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent.

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 5: It's Party Time Across The Entire Continent!

20231231

It's new years eve – and Neil Hannon is here to add a little Europop to your party soundtrack!

However – don't expect non stop bangers and rampant familiarity – while this is still music designed to make you dance and have fun Neil is still – for the most part – indulging his love of the lost European gem. In this edition, there's a sort of remix of Frederic Chopin (seriously), a little Stereo Total, a half French duet for Elton John and – of course – Abba. They have a song called ‘Happy New Year' for goodness sake. in.

A special New Year's Eve party edition of Neil Hannon's Europop.

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 6: Time To Get Weird

20240107

Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

This week – things take a bit of a turn. Blaming the plasterer not turning up on time (coupled with the realization his dogs might not live forever) Neil ends up down a rabbit hole of misery and trauma.

It all makes for a unique hour of mostly quite troubling music. Thankfully Neil delivers on his promise to take us by the hand and offer constant reassurance. In fairness, tracks from Amanda Leir, Ennio Morricone and Nico are very lovely – it's just that there's a few rather alarming moments elsewhere. You have been warned - .

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent!

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episode 7: From Rondo To Sebastien Via Dusty

20240114

The final episode in season two of Europop – when Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course!

This week, some Alphaville and an almost unpronounceable hit from Trio. There's a little Dusty Springfield (with good reason), some Paolo Conte, a particularly stunning ‘Classical Corner', more Soviet aerobics and a dash of Francoise Hardy. And – of course – much more to complete what's been a remarkable journey!

Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent.

Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.

Episodes

Series	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
02	Episode 1: Soviet Workout And The Lost Swedish Gem	20231126	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! On the opening episode of series 2, he discovers an incredible 1980s Soviet Union aerobics soundtrack, revisits a gem from a Swedish rock act we'd all forgotten about, argues the case for pop acts taking up classical music and plays a little dance tune he's really not quite sure about. From Daniel Ogden to Bert Kaempfert, from the sublime to the ridiculous, expect an hour of music which will make you wonder - where have you been all my life? Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent! Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 2, Versions Of Gloria And The Joy Of Boney M	20231203	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! This week, he goes in hard with Haddaway before playing a track we all know even if we're not sure why. There's also little Videosex (that's a band by the way), Eric Satie and Umberto Tozzi. Music you know and music that will make you wonder - why am I only hearing about this now?! Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent! Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 2: Versions Of Gloria And The Joy Of Boney M	20231203	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! This week, he goes in hard with Haddaway before playing a track we all know even if we're not sure why. There's also little Videosex (that's a band by the way), Eric Satie and Umberto Tozzi. Music you know and music that will make you wonder - why am I only hearing about this now?! Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent. Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 3, The Missing Link Between Beck And Van Morrison Is A Czech!	20231210	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! It's confusing that Elvis is on this week's playlist - but Neil illustrates why by also playing The Comedian Harmonists. The Cardigans we know - but what about Lenka Dusilová a Vojtěch Dyk? Also - the Czech singer who links Van Morrison to Beck. Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent! Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 3: The Missing Link Between Beck And Van Morrison Is A Czech!	20231210	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! It's confusing that Elvis is on this week's playlist - but Neil illustrates why by also playing The Comedian Harmonists. The Cardigans we know - but what about Lenka Dusilová a Vojtěch Dyk? Also - the Czech singer who links Van Morrison to Beck. Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent. Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 4: Serge, Kraftwerk And\u2026 Some Less Familiar Bits	20231217	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! This week – there's the familiar (Kratfwerk and Serge Gainsbourg), the less familiar (MNNQNS and Eggstone) all alongside Neil's trademarked features Classical Corner and Cover-iginals. And much more, of course – from the sublime to the ridiculous! Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent. Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 5: It's Party Time Across The Entire Continent!	20231231	It's new years eve – and Neil Hannon is here to add a little Europop to your party soundtrack! However – don't expect non stop bangers and rampant familiarity – while this is still music designed to make you dance and have fun Neil is still – for the most part – indulging his love of the lost European gem. In this edition, there's a sort of remix of Frederic Chopin (seriously), a little Stereo Total, a half French duet for Elton John and – of course – Abba. They have a song called ‘Happy New Year' for goodness sake. in. On the opening episode of series 2, he discovers an incredible 1980s Soviet Union aerobics soundtrack, revisits a gem from a Swedish rock act we'd all forgotten about, argues the case for pop acts taking up classical music and plays a little dance tune he's really not quite sure about. From Daniel Ogden to Bert Kaempfert, from the sublime to the ridiculous, expect an hour of music which will make you wonder - where have you been all my life? A special New Year's Eve party edition of Neil Hannon's Europop. Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 6: Time To Get Weird	20240107	Neil Hannon is back again to explore the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! This week – things take a bit of a turn. Blaming the plasterer not turning up on time (coupled with the realization his dogs might not live forever) Neil ends up down a rabbit hole of misery and trauma. It all makes for a unique hour of mostly quite troubling music. Thankfully Neil delivers on his promise to take us by the hand and offer constant reassurance. In fairness, tracks from Amanda Leir, Ennio Morricone and Nico are very lovely – it's just that there's a few rather alarming moments elsewhere. You have been warned - . Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent! Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.
02	Episode 7: From Rondo To Sebastien Via Dusty	20240114	The final episode in season two of Europop – when Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of Europe - but ignoring the UK and Ireland, of course! This week, some Alphaville and an almost unpronounceable hit from Trio. There's a little Dusty Springfield (with good reason), some Paolo Conte, a particularly stunning ‘Classical Corner', more Soviet aerobics and a dash of Francoise Hardy. And – of course – much more to complete what's been a remarkable journey! Neil Hannon explores the music and creativity of his favourite continent. Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe. The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon adventures across the musical landscape of Europe.