Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine

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Broadcast

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1964: Brian Epstein

20110927

20110301 (6M)
20110926 (6M)
20130429 (6M)
20140822 (6M)
20150807 (6M)
20160819 (6M)
20170728 (6M)
20190524 (6M)
20191112 (6M)
20200714 (6M)

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. Marc transports us back into a different era... the start of the pop revolution when Beatlemania was about to take over the world.

It's March 1964 and Bill Grundy interviews the '5th Beatle', manager Brian Epstein for his regional radio programme Frankly Speaking. We revisit the BBC's archives and hear Epstein speak candidly about how and when he discovered The Beatles and what it was like seeing them perform for the first time. He reveals his role in their image change, just exactly what it is a manager does and his theories on why they'd go on to be a success in America. Plus Brian tells us how he reacted when Paul turned up late for their first meeting. First broadcast in 2009 and repeated as part of the Loud and Proud season.

Bill Grundy interviews Beatles manager Brian Epstein in 1964.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

1973: Pete Townshend

20090000

20110302 (6M)
20110927 (6M)
20161005 (6M)

To complement the BBC's My Generation 70s season, a chance to travel with Marc Riley back to 1973; the year that President Nixon ordered a ceasefire in Vietnam, the Stock Exchange admitted women for the first time, and Princess Anne married Lieutenant Mark Phillips.

It was also the year that Radio 1 broadcast an interview with Pete Townshend in a series called The Story of Pop. Presented by Alan Freeman, the show featured a big mix of musicians talking about the history of popular music. The Who were just about to release Quadrophenia, Marc revisits Townshend's take on the industry, Woodstock, the Kinks and the mods.

First broadcast in 2009.

Marc Riley rewinds to 1973 for an interview with Pete Townshend.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

1993: Ian Gillan

20110930

20110929 (6M)
20130501 (6M)
20140212 (6M)
20151106 (6M)
20191114 (6M)
20200721 (6M)

In July of 1993 rock god Ian Gillan agreed to an interview with Claire Sturgess for Radio 1. In his typical entertaining style, Gillan tells us about his year with Black Sabbath and how they inspired much of the film Spinal Tap. He also reveals how he took to the rock 'n roll lifestyle and his legendary, long-running feud with Deep Purple bandmate Ritchie Blackmore.

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine - revisiting a 1993 interview with Ian Gillan.

Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.

Blondie

20090804

20110928 (6M)
20130502 (6M)
20161007 (6M)
20180216 (6M)
20191115 (6M)
20201030 (6M)

A chance to travel with Marc Riley back to 1977 and an archive interview with Blondie by John Tobler for Radio 1's 'Rock On' programme.

The interview (recorded prior to any chart success in the UK) includes Debbie talking about her previous jobs as a waitress, bunny girl and secretary with the BBC in New York. She also remembers working at Max's Kansas City during the time of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. Chris Stein also talks about where he sees Blondie heading, their songs and lyrics.

Marc travels back to 1977 for an archive interview with Blondie.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

Boy George And Tom Waits

20121030

Marc Riley replays interviews with Boy George and Tom Waits.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

Boy George And Tom Waits

20131101

20131206 (6M)

Marc revisits interviews from the BBC archives, featuring Boy George and Tom Waits.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

David Bowie And Bono

20121102

20180119 (6M)

Marc Riley replays interviews with David Bowie and Bono.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

Iggy Pop And Marvin Gaye

20120224

20121101 (6M)

Marc revisits interviews from the BBC archives, featuring Iggy Pop and Marvin Gaye.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

Keith Richards

20130501

20130430 (6M)
20140211 (6M)
20160122 (6M)
20161006 (6M)
20191113 (6M)

Marc travels back to 1992 to revisit Simon Bates of Radio 1's interview with Keith Richards.

Including insight into the relationship between Richards and Mick Jagger at this time, his lifestyle and working with John Lee Hooker. The programme also includes contributions from Robert Sandall with his observations on Richards at that time.

Marc travels back to 1992 to revisit an interview with Keith Richards.

Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.

The Police

20130509

20130508 (6M)
20140214 (6M)

Marc Riley dips into the BBC archives and unearths an interview with The Police.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

The Ramones

20080630

20130506 (6M)
20140213 (6M)
20150821 (6M)
20160610 (6M)
20170714 (6M)
20180215 (6M)
20200306 (6M)
20200703 (6M)

Marc Riley delves into the BBC archives and unearths a 1977 interview with the Ramones.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

The Sex Pistols

20130508

20130507 (6M)
20140826 (6M)
20160602 (6M)

Marc Riley delves into the BBC's archives and unearths a 1977 interview with The Sex Pistols. John Tobler spoke to Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious for the 'Rock On' programme. Sid Viscious answers questions on the band's debut album whilst enjoying something to eat. Johnny Rotten talks about the songs that he really doesn't care about and his objections to bootleg recordings.

Marc Riley unearths a 1977 interview with The Sex Pistols.

Rewind with Marc Riley.

Tina Turner And Captain Beefheart

20080714

20130912 (6M)
20140711 (6M)
20151105 (6M)
20161122 (6M)
20190510 (6M)
20200207 (6M)
20201106 (6M)

Marc Riley introduces archive interviews with Tina Turner and Captain Beefheart.

Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.

20091201

Marc revisits classic interviews featuring the Gallagher brothers and Jarvis Cocker.

Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive

20091202

Marc revisits classic interviews featuring Boy George and Tom Waits.

Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive

20091203

Marc revisits classic interviews featuring Iggy Pop and Marvin Gaye.

Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive

20091204

Marc revisits classic interviews featuring David Bowie and Bono.

Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive

20100112

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. This week Marc transports us back into a different era... the start of the pop revolution when Beatlemania was about to take over the world.

It's March 1964 and Bill Grundy interviews the '5th Beatle', manager Brian Epstein for his regional radio programme Frankly Speaking. We revisit the BBC's archives and hear Epstein speak candidly about how and when he discovered the Beatles and what it was like seeing them perform for the first time. He reveals his role in their image change, just exactly what it is a manager does and his theories on why they'd go on to be a success in America. Plus Brian tells us how he reacted when Paul turned up late for their first meeting. First broadcast in 2009.

Marc revisits Bill Grundy's 1964 interview with Beatles manager Brian Epstein.

20100113

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine.

This week we travel back to 1973; the year that President Nixon ordered a ceasefire in Vietnam, the Stock Exchange admitted women for the first time, and Princess Anne married Lieutenant Mark Phillips.

It was also the year that Radio 1 broadcast interviews with Pete Townshend in a series called The Story Of Pop. Presented by Alan Freeman the 26 part show featured a big mix of musicians talking about the history of popular music.

At a time when The Who were just about to release Quadrophenia, Marc revisits Townshend's take on the industry, Woodstock, the Kinks and the Mods.

First broadcast in 2009.

Marc revisits a 1973 interview with Pete Townshend of The Who.

20100114

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine.

This evening Marc transports us back to 1977; the year that Elvis Presley died, EMI fired the Sex Pistols, and Star Wars fever hit Britain.

It's also the year that John Tobler spoke to Debbie Harry and Chris Stein just before Blondie broke in the UK with the release of Denis. Marc replays uncut extracts from an interview that was broadcast on Radio 1's Rock On show on November 5 1977.

Debbie and Chris discuss the early bands they were in, the New York scene, meeting Phil Spector and their disgust at a Donna Summer record.

Marc transports us back to 1977, the year that John Tobler spoke to Blondie.

20100115

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine.

Marc Riley revisits a BBC archive interview from 1993 with rock star Ian Gillan.

Marc Riley revisits a 1993 interview with rock star Ian Gillan.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	1964: Brian Epstein	20110927	20110301 (6M) 20110926 (6M) 20130429 (6M) 20140822 (6M) 20150807 (6M) 20160819 (6M) 20170728 (6M) 20190524 (6M) 20191112 (6M) 20200714 (6M)	Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. Marc transports us back into a different era... the start of the pop revolution when Beatlemania was about to take over the world. It's March 1964 and Bill Grundy interviews the '5th Beatle', manager Brian Epstein for his regional radio programme Frankly Speaking. We revisit the BBC's archives and hear Epstein speak candidly about how and when he discovered The Beatles and what it was like seeing them perform for the first time. He reveals his role in their image change, just exactly what it is a manager does and his theories on why they'd go on to be a success in America. Plus Brian tells us how he reacted when Paul turned up late for their first meeting. First broadcast in 2009 and repeated as part of the Loud and Proud season. Bill Grundy interviews Beatles manager Brian Epstein in 1964. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	1973: Pete Townshend	20090000	20110302 (6M) 20110927 (6M) 20161005 (6M)	To complement the BBC's My Generation 70s season, a chance to travel with Marc Riley back to 1973; the year that President Nixon ordered a ceasefire in Vietnam, the Stock Exchange admitted women for the first time, and Princess Anne married Lieutenant Mark Phillips. It was also the year that Radio 1 broadcast an interview with Pete Townshend in a series called The Story of Pop. Presented by Alan Freeman, the show featured a big mix of musicians talking about the history of popular music. The Who were just about to release Quadrophenia, Marc revisits Townshend's take on the industry, Woodstock, the Kinks and the mods. First broadcast in 2009. Marc Riley rewinds to 1973 for an interview with Pete Townshend. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	1993: Ian Gillan	20110930	20110929 (6M) 20130501 (6M) 20140212 (6M) 20151106 (6M) 20191114 (6M) 20200721 (6M)	In July of 1993 rock god Ian Gillan agreed to an interview with Claire Sturgess for Radio 1. In his typical entertaining style, Gillan tells us about his year with Black Sabbath and how they inspired much of the film Spinal Tap. He also reveals how he took to the rock 'n roll lifestyle and his legendary, long-running feud with Deep Purple bandmate Ritchie Blackmore. Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine - revisiting a 1993 interview with Ian Gillan. Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.
	Blondie	20090804	20110928 (6M) 20130502 (6M) 20161007 (6M) 20180216 (6M) 20191115 (6M) 20201030 (6M)	A chance to travel with Marc Riley back to 1977 and an archive interview with Blondie by John Tobler for Radio 1's 'Rock On' programme. The interview (recorded prior to any chart success in the UK) includes Debbie talking about her previous jobs as a waitress, bunny girl and secretary with the BBC in New York. She also remembers working at Max's Kansas City during the time of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. Chris Stein also talks about where he sees Blondie heading, their songs and lyrics. Marc travels back to 1977 for an archive interview with Blondie. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	Boy George And Tom Waits	20121030		Marc Riley replays interviews with Boy George and Tom Waits. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	Boy George And Tom Waits	20131101	20131206 (6M)	Marc revisits interviews from the BBC archives, featuring Boy George and Tom Waits. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	David Bowie And Bono	20121102	20180119 (6M)	Marc Riley replays interviews with David Bowie and Bono. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	Iggy Pop And Marvin Gaye	20120224	20121101 (6M)	Marc revisits interviews from the BBC archives, featuring Iggy Pop and Marvin Gaye. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	Keith Richards	20130501	20130430 (6M) 20140211 (6M) 20160122 (6M) 20161006 (6M) 20191113 (6M)	Marc travels back to 1992 to revisit Simon Bates of Radio 1's interview with Keith Richards. Including insight into the relationship between Richards and Mick Jagger at this time, his lifestyle and working with John Lee Hooker. The programme also includes contributions from Robert Sandall with his observations on Richards at that time. Marc travels back to 1992 to revisit an interview with Keith Richards. Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.
	The Police	20130509	20130508 (6M) 20140214 (6M)	Marc Riley dips into the BBC archives and unearths an interview with The Police. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	The Ramones	20080630	20130506 (6M) 20140213 (6M) 20150821 (6M) 20160610 (6M) 20170714 (6M) 20180215 (6M) 20200306 (6M) 20200703 (6M)	Marc Riley delves into the BBC archives and unearths a 1977 interview with the Ramones. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	The Sex Pistols	20130508	20130507 (6M) 20140826 (6M) 20160602 (6M)	Marc Riley delves into the BBC's archives and unearths a 1977 interview with The Sex Pistols. John Tobler spoke to Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious for the 'Rock On' programme. Sid Viscious answers questions on the band's debut album whilst enjoying something to eat. Johnny Rotten talks about the songs that he really doesn't care about and his objections to bootleg recordings. Marc Riley unearths a 1977 interview with The Sex Pistols. Rewind with Marc Riley.
	Tina Turner And Captain Beefheart	20080714	20130912 (6M) 20140711 (6M) 20151105 (6M) 20161122 (6M) 20190510 (6M) 20200207 (6M) 20201106 (6M)	Marc Riley introduces archive interviews with Tina Turner and Captain Beefheart. Marc Riley introduces interviews form the BBC archive.
01		20091201		Marc revisits classic interviews featuring the Gallagher brothers and Jarvis Cocker. Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive
02		20091202		Marc revisits classic interviews featuring Boy George and Tom Waits. Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive
03		20091203		Marc revisits classic interviews featuring Iggy Pop and Marvin Gaye. Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive
04		20091204		Marc revisits classic interviews featuring David Bowie and Bono. Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive
05		20100112		Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. This week Marc transports us back into a different era... the start of the pop revolution when Beatlemania was about to take over the world. It's March 1964 and Bill Grundy interviews the '5th Beatle', manager Brian Epstein for his regional radio programme Frankly Speaking. We revisit the BBC's archives and hear Epstein speak candidly about how and when he discovered the Beatles and what it was like seeing them perform for the first time. He reveals his role in their image change, just exactly what it is a manager does and his theories on why they'd go on to be a success in America. Plus Brian tells us how he reacted when Paul turned up late for their first meeting. First broadcast in 2009. Marc revisits Bill Grundy's 1964 interview with Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
06		20100113		Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. This week we travel back to 1973; the year that President Nixon ordered a ceasefire in Vietnam, the Stock Exchange admitted women for the first time, and Princess Anne married Lieutenant Mark Phillips. It was also the year that Radio 1 broadcast interviews with Pete Townshend in a series called The Story Of Pop. Presented by Alan Freeman the 26 part show featured a big mix of musicians talking about the history of popular music. At a time when The Who were just about to release Quadrophenia, Marc revisits Townshend's take on the industry, Woodstock, the Kinks and the Mods. First broadcast in 2009. Marc revisits a 1973 interview with Pete Townshend of The Who.
07		20100114		Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. This evening Marc transports us back to 1977; the year that Elvis Presley died, EMI fired the Sex Pistols, and Star Wars fever hit Britain. It's also the year that John Tobler spoke to Debbie Harry and Chris Stein just before Blondie broke in the UK with the release of Denis. Marc replays uncut extracts from an interview that was broadcast on Radio 1's Rock On show on November 5 1977. Debbie and Chris discuss the early bands they were in, the New York scene, meeting Phil Spector and their disgust at a Donna Summer record. Marc transports us back to 1977, the year that John Tobler spoke to Blondie.
08		20100115		Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine. In July of 1993 rock god Ian Gillan agreed to an interview with Claire Sturgess for Radio 1. In his typical entertaining style, Gillan tells us about his year with Black Sabbath and how they inspired much of the film Spinal Tap. He also reveals how he took to the rock 'n roll lifestyle and his legendary, long-running feud with Deep Purple band mate Ritchie Blackmore. Marc Riley revisits a BBC archive interview from 1993 with rock star Ian Gillan. Marc Riley revisits a 1993 interview with rock star Ian Gillan.