Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Washington | 20100408 | 20120422 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice has always been fascinated by the history and geography of the United States, even before he became obsessed with its music: 'The sheer romanticism of the names of the fifty states is poetry to my ears and the opportunity to explore every state of the union through its music, musicians, composers, lyricists and performers is irresistible for me. Each week, Tim looks at the music and musicians of one of the fifty states in the Union. Some, like New York and Tennessee, have a well-known musical history and heritage; others, like Alaska and Delaware, do not have instantly recognisable musical traditions or narrative. But every one of the States has a wonderful and individual tale to tell through its songs, tunes, words, music, performers and writers. Sir Tim begins his trek in the top left hand corner of the US map, in Washington State, and features artists including Jimi Hendrix, Kenny Loggins, Bing Crosby, Nirvana, Fleet Foxes and Oleta Adams. He progresses snake-like, up and down the mighty nation from the Pacific to the Atlantic, taking a break from the 48 mainland states somewhere along the way to touch down in Alaska and Hawaii I hope each broadcast, through music old and new, familiar and unexpected, proves an enjoyable slice of American Pie, none quite like the forty-nine others.'. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State. |
| 02 | Oregon | 20100415 | 20120429 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the United States, reaching Oregon in the Pacific northwest. This week's show features Johnnie Ray, Tex Ritter, The Simpsons and Tim Hardin. Tim has long been fascinated by the history and geography of America: 'The sheer romanticism of the names of the fifty states is poetry to my ears and the opportunity to explore every state of the union through its music, musicians, composers, lyricists and performers is irresistible for me. I hope each broadcast, through music old and new, familiar and unexpected, proves an enjoyable slice of American Pie, none quite like the forty-nine others.'. Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching Oregon. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 03 | California | 20100422 | 20120506 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the United States, reaching California, on the West Coast. This week's featured artists include the Beach Boys, Dionne Warwick, Al Jolson, Snoop Dog, The Doors and No Doubt. Tim has long been fascinated by the history and geography of America: 'The sheer romanticism of the names of the fifty states is poetry to my ears and the opportunity to explore every state of the union through its music, musicians, composers, lyricists and performers is irresistible for me. I hope each broadcast, through music old and new, familiar and unexpected, proves an enjoyable slice of American Pie, none quite like the forty-nine others.'. Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching California. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 04 | Arizona | 20100429 | 20120513 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the United States, reaching Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. This week's featured artists include Rex Allen, Linda Ronstadt, Bing Crosby, Charlie Mingus and Stevie Nicks. Tim has long been fascinated by the history and geography of America: 'The sheer romanticism of the names of the fifty states is poetry to my ears and the opportunity to explore every state of the union through its music, musicians, composers, lyricists and performers is irresistible for me. I hope each broadcast, through music old and new, familiar and unexpected, proves an enjoyable slice of American Pie, none quite like the forty-nine others.'. Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching Arizona. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 05 | Nevada | 20100506 | 20120520 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey continues with Nevada, The Silver State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 06 | Idaho | 20100513 | 20120527 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US and reaches Idaho. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 07 | Utah | 20100520 | 20120610 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US and reaches Utah. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 08 | New Mexico | 20100527 | 20120617 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching New Mexico. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 09 | Colorado | 20100603 | 20120624 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches Colorado, the Centennial State, which is so named because it joined the Union 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This week's featured artists include Emmylou Harris, John Denver, The Paul Whiteman Orchestra, India Arie, Linda Rondstadt, Jaye P Morgan and Gary Stites. Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches Colorado, the Centennial State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 10 | Wyoming | 20100610 | 20120701 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching Wyoming. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 11 | Montana | 20100617 | 20120708 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching Montana. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 12 | North Dakota | 20100624 | 20120715 (R2) | Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching North Dakota. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 13 | South Dakota | 20100701 | 20120722 (R2) | Tim Rice continues to celebrate the musical heritage of the US, reaching South Dakota. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 14 | Hawaii | 20100708 | 20120729 (R2) | Aloha! Sir Tim Rice reaches Hawaii, the newest of the American States, which only joined the Union in 1959. This week's tropical mix includes Jack Johnson, Elvis Presley, Yvonne Elliman, Arthur Lyman, Glenn Medeiros, Arlo Guthrie (son of Woody), The Kingston Trio, Spike Jones and His Wacky Wakakians, plus the 1960s 'one-hit wonder' Robin Ward. Aloha! Sir Tim Rice reaches Hawaii, the newest of the American States. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 15 | Nebraska | 20100715 | 20120812 (R2) | Tim Rice continues his American tour and tonight showcases the state of Nebraska. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 16 | Kansas | 20100722 | 20120819 (R2) | There's no place like Kansas, as Sir Tim Rice follows his musical road all the way to the Sunflower State. Artists featured in tonight's show include Gene Autrey, Wilbert Harrison, Melissa Etheridge, Marvin Rainwater, The Shangri-Las, Charlie Parker, rising star Janelle Monae and the original cast of Oklahoma! Sir Tim Rice follows his musical road all the way to Kansas. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 20100729 | 20120826 (R2) | Tim Rice continues his musical tour, showcasing the state of Oklahoma. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 18 | Texas | 20100805 | 20120902 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches the Lone Star State, Texas. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 19 | Louisiana | 20100812 | 20120916 (R2) | Tim Rice's musical journey reaches Louisiana, the Creole State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 20 | Arkansas | 20100819 | 20120923 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice celebrates Arkansas, the Natural State, with an eclectic musical mix. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 21 | Missouri | 20100826 | 20120930 (R2) | Tim Rice reaches the state of Missouri with a musical mix including Chuck Berry and Eminem Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 22 | Iowa | 20100902 | 20121007 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice reaches Iowa and this week's artists include TLC, Glenn Miller and Slipknot. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 23 | Minnesota | 20100909 | 20121014 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice celebrates the music, lyrics and acts associated with the state of Minnesota. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 24 | Wisconsin | 20100914 | 20100916 (R2) 20121021 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice celebrates the music, lyrics and acts associated with the state of Wisconsin. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 25 | Michigan | 20100923 | 20121028 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice celebrates the music, lyrics and acts associated with Michigan. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 26 | Indiana | 20100930 | 20121104 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice celebrates the music, lyrics and acts associated with the Hoosier State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 27 | Illinois | 20101007 | 20121111 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches Illinois, the Prairie State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 28 | Kentucky | 20101014 | 20121118 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Kentucky, the Bluegrass State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 29 | Tennessee | 20101021 | 20121125 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice reaches the state of Tennessee, home of Dolly, Justin and Aretha. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 30 | Mississippi | 20101104 | 20121202 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches the state of Mississippi, home of Elvis Presley. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 31 | Alabama | 20101111 | 20121209 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice showcases the music, lyrics and acts associated with the state of Alabama. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 32 | Florida | 20101118 | 20121216 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches the state of Florida, home of Gloria Estefan. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 33 | Georgia | 20101125 | 20130106 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical road trip reaches Georgia, the Peach State, home of Little Richard. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 34 | South Carolina | 20101202 | 20130113 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches South Carolina, home of The Mamas and The Papas. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 35 | North Carolina | 20101209 | 20130509 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice showcases the music, lyrics and acts associated with North Carolina. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 36 | Alaska | 20101216 | 20130516 (R2) | Tim Rice reaches Alaska, where featured artists include Johnny Cash, Jethro Tull and Jewel Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 37 | Virginia | 20101223 | 20130523 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Virginia. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 38 | West Virginia | 20101230 | 20130530 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches West Virginia. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 39 | Ohio | 20110106 | 20130606 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Ohio. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | 20110113 | 20130613 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice reaches Pennsylvania, the Keystone State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 41 | Maryland | 20110120 | 20130620 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice reaches Maryland, the Old Line State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 42 | Washington Dc | 20110127 | 20130627 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's series reaches the US capital, Washington DC. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 43 | Delaware | 20110203 | 20130704 (R2) | Tim Rice showcases the music, lyrics and acts associated with the state of Delaware. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 44 | New Jersey | 20110210 | 20130711 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical adventure reaches The Garden State - New Jersey - as he continues to celebrate music, lyrics and artists from across the pond. Expect to hear The Four Seasons, Connie Francis, Ozzie Nelson, Ricky Nelson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Clint Black, Frank Sinatra, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and more. Sir Tim Rice's musical adventure reaches New Jersey. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 45 | New York | 20110217 | 20130718 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice serves up a slice of 'Big Apple' pie as he reaches New York. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 46 | Connecticut | 20110224 | 20130725 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical journey reaches Connecticut. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 47 | Rhode Island | 20110303 | 20130801 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 48 | Massachusetts | 20110310 | 20130808 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice turns his attention to Massachusetts, the Bay State. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 49 | Vermont | 20110317 | 20130815 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State. |
| 50 | New Hampshire | 20110324 | 20130822 (R2) | Sir Tim Rice reaches the Granite State of New Hampshire. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 51 | Maine | 20110331 | 20130829 (R2) | Tim Rice reaches the Pine Tree State of Maine, the final stop on his musical odyssey. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |
| 52 | Highlights From A Year Of American Pie | 20110407 | 20130905 (R2) | In the last of the series, Sir Tim Rice looks back across a year of American Pie. Sir Tim Rice explores the music and musicians of each American State |