BBC Radio 2 Old Grey Whistle Test 16-part series

[ustas]

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Old Grey Whistle Test, Radio 2 has commissioned a 16-part series entitled Old Grey Whistle Test 40 hosted by who else but Bob Harris.

Starting in August, the programmes will feature classic archive, new performances and interviews with artists who appeared on the original series and will be recorded at the historic Maida Vale studios. Those already confirmed to take part include Elton John, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Mark Knopfler, Paul Weller, Yusuf Islam, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Simple Minds and Neil Finn.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2011/07_july/06/radio2.shtml

[Dutchessy]

Is THIS the big news?

[ustas]

No, just simple news

[Dutchessy]

No, just simple news

Also starting in August... An extra reason for the delay

[Jules]

I guess that they will put on air some of the old Dire Straits stuff and thats all. I hope that they call MK for a propper live show when the new record is released, but for now, I guess it will be just that 

[Justme]

To me, that is the best part of the news! Looking forward to it.

[Pottel]

any news on extra content, compared to the original version??

[ustas]

It looks like the episode with Mark is recorded on 15 September.

The show with Brian May on 21 Sep, next Thin Lizzy, next Mark?

[Jules]

For ignorant people like me, who are they?

 

[Pottel]

the older one is radio (and old grey whistle test ) presenter Bob Harris

[Best Brown Baggies]

I think the chap in the top photo is Scott Gorham,
the guitarist with Thin Lizzy.
Btw. Mark looks great as always!!!!

Cheers BBB

[ustas]

Coming up
Wednesday, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Series 1 Episode 7
Bob Harris has new session tracks from Randy Newman and talks to Mark Knopfler.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014x4hy

P.S.

The Thing About Hank
Tuesday 11 October
1.30-2.00pm BBC RADIO 4

Hank Marvin influenced a generation of guitarists including Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler and Phil Manzanera.

In The Thing About Hank they, together with Cliff Richard, reveal the influence he had with his wide grin, black specs and red Stratocaster. The programme also features the man himself, Hank Marvin.

The programme explores Marvin's unique sound, which Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page reveals he tried hard to emulate as a teenager. And Page was not the only aspiring guitar hero adapting Hank's style. Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits recounts his school days explaining how he and his pals learnt The Shadows' tunes after class.

And Cliff describes how he purchased Hank's first Fender Stratocaster, imported from America. Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera believes this "Strat" guitar was crucial to the Hank Marvin sound that became a key feature of The Shadows' success.

And Hank himself talks through The Shadows' "walk", copied by teenagers throughout Britain.

Presenter and Producer/John Sugar for Sugar Productions

[vgonis]

Thank you so very much for the teasing info. It would be a big favour, let alone very kind, to have it on youtube or other sharing internet site, for all interested that can't have the live pleasure.

[Jules]

You can listen to every bbc radio station live here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/

I can do it from Spain, so I guess anyone can.

[vgonis]

Thank you, I will give it a try, but for some reason I have failed in the past.