About this season
Exclusive interviews and acoustic performances with the legends responsible for some of the most famous songs of our times. Each acclaimed songwriter discusses their unique musical inspiration and writing processes before giving an exclusive intimate acoustic performance of some of their seminal songs.
Episodes (8)
1. Phil Collins
Aired 1 May 2008 • 45 min
In a music career spanning over 30 years Phil Collins has sold 100 million albums, won 7 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globes and an Oscar.
2. Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
Aired 8 May 2008 • 45 min
Gary Kemp wrote all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles which led to 30 million album sales.
3. Fran Healy (Travis)
Aired 15 May 2008 • 45 min
Scottish band Travis have released 6 albums in 11 years.
4. Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
Aired 22 May 2008 • 45 min
Simply Red have sold 50 million albums worldwide, and enjoyed 5 UK number one albums in their career spanning over 20 years.
5. Squeeze
Aired 29 May 2008 • 45 min
Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been working for over 35 years together, after having found one another through an ad in a sweet shop.
6. David Gray
Aired 5 June 2008 • 45 min
David Gray has released 7 albums with sales in excess of 11 million.
7. Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
Aired 12 June 2008 • 45 min
The ex-Stranglers' frontman reveals the stories behind some of the band's most famous songs, before giving an exclusive performance of them.
8. Ian McCulloch (Echo and The Bunnymen)
Aired 19 June 2008 • 45 min
Ian McCulloch has enjoyed critical and commercial success both as the lead singer and songwriter of the cult band, Echo and The Bunnymen, and later with his solo work.