Our Musical History
2018 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E07 · Country & Beyond with The Shires
Sat, 24 Nov, 7:00 am
British singer-songwriter duo Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle form the award-winning country act The Shires. Their ultimate soundtrack ranges from Dolly Parton to Shania Twain.
About
A seven part series, each episode focuses on a different genre of music, from blues to soul to disco to country, with some of its leading practitioners going through their favourite tunes and moments, helping us to appreciate which makes each genre special.
Episodes
- E01
Disco & Beyond with Ana Matronic and Martyn Ware
Sat, 13 Oct· 60 minIn a golden hour of dancefloor gems, Ana Matronic and Martyn Ware reveal the disco classics that have shaped their own musical journeys.
- E02
Synth & Beyond with Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert
Sat, 20 Oct· 60 minNew Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert reveal their personal playlists and the surprise reasons behind an eclectic selection ranging from punk to pop.
- E03
Blues & Beyond with Cerys Matthews and Val Wilmer
Sat, 27 Oct· 60 minDJ and broadcaster Cerys Matthews and acclaimed blues photographer Val Wilmer select their best-loved blues singers, several of whom Val has met and photographed.
- E04
Indie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee
Sat, 3 Nov· 60 minHappy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and Creation Records boss Alan McGee reveal their personal playlist of indie, punk and ska favourites.
- E05
Soul & Beyond with Corinne Bailey Rae and Trevor Nelson
Sat, 10 Nov· 60 minDJ Trevor Nelson and singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae present their ultimate soundtrack in an hour of classic and contemporary soul and R&B gems. As they watch their selection, they reveal the reasons behind their choices. From childhood favourites such as The Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight to inspirational tracks from Prince, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, this is a playlist to satisfy any soul fan.
- E06
Vocal Giants & Beyond with Beverley Knight and James Morrison
Sat, 17 Nov· 60 minAward-winning singers Beverley Knight and James Morrison select their favourite show-stopping vocalists.
- E07
Country & Beyond with The Shires
Sat, 24 Nov· 60 minBritish singer-songwriter duo Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle form the award-winning country act The Shires. Their ultimate soundtrack ranges from Dolly Parton to Shania Twain.
