BBC Radio Podcasts from Music Uncovered
A Short History of Drum & Bass: This is... Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass
DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of Drum & Bass.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 1. The Birth
Where did D&B come from? Flight traces the music to its roots: the halcyon days of rave.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 2. Metal Headz
A groundbreaking new record label and club night sets the scene for D&B’s next chapter.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 3. D&B Pops
D&B steps into the spotlight with multi-platinum albums, awards, and major label love.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 4. Rebirth
Drum & Bass enters the millennium with a renewed sense of unity and potential.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 5. Xtra Bass!
D&B’s 'Mum, we made it' moment comes with the launch of a new radio station - BBC 1Xtra.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 6. D&B Pops, Again
DJ Fresh gifts the scene its first number one – all of a sudden, D&B is on the main stage.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 7. Renaissance
High profile remixes, more chart success, and fresh female talent revitalises 2010s D&B.
A Short History of Drum & Bass: 8. Staying Power
D&B emerges from the pandemic with more purpose. What lies ahead for this radical sound?
The Genius of Coldplay: Coming soon... The Genius of Coldplay.
Greg James dives into Coldplay's remarkable journey in music and beyond.
The Genius of Coldplay: 1. Adventure of a Lifetime
Why should we appreciate Coldplay? Greg James dives into Coldplay’s firsts.
The Genius of Coldplay: 2. Head Full of Dreams
Greg James dives into the characters that make up the band Coldplay.
The Genius of Coldplay: 3. Sky Full of Stars
Greg James explores amazing Coldplay stories, the trouble, the success, and the fans.
The Genius of Coldplay: 4. Everyday Life
The reality of fame, how Chris Martin became THE frontman. With Greg James.
The Genius of Coldplay: 5. Kaleidoscope
Greg James uncovers the impact Coldplay have really had on music.
The Genius of Coldplay: 6. Hymn for the Weekend
Discovering the transformative journey of Coldplay's live performances. With Greg James.
The Genius of Coldplay: 7. Humankind
Greg James looks at the impact of Coldplay, from eco-advocates to innovation in touring.
The Genius of Coldplay: 8. Everglow
Greg James looks at what the genius of Coldplay really is.
The UK Garage Story: Introducing - The UK Garage Story
During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm.
The UK Garage Story: 1. Bad boy Tunes!
Jamz and Spoony re-rewind through UK Garage’s genre defying and history defining bangers.
The UK Garage Story: 2. Broken glass and a kebab shop… where it started.
Jamz and Spoony discover the British ravers who turned UK Garage innovators.
The UK Garage Story: 3. Here come the pirates… spread the word!
Jamz and Spoony marvel at the creative and risky ways DJs spread the sound of UK Garage.
The UK Garage Story: 4. Put on your dancing shoes!
Jamz and Spoony take to the dancefloor and find out what make UKG parties so legendary.
The UK Garage Story: 5. Sweet sweet vocals
Jamz and Spoony sing-a-long to the chart-topping verses and hooks of UK Garage vocalists.
The UK Garage Story: 6. Rise and fall..new kids on the block.
Jamz and Spoony step aside as the Garage MCs take to the stage and create a new sound.
The UK Garage Story: 7. Wot do u call it?
Jamz and Spoony follow Grime’s journey from Garage subgenre to the world’s biggest stage.
The UK Garage Story: 8. Long live UK Garage.
Jamz and Spoony look towards the new stars creating their own UK Garage legacy.
David Bowie Changeling: 1. Oh You Pretty Things!
The Birth of Bowie. From schoolboy vanity to Space Oddity, Bowie’s first transformation.
David Bowie Changeling: 2. All The Madmen
Glam Begins at Haddon Hall. A haunted house, outrageous costumes, and a new sound.
David Bowie Changeling: 3. The Warhol Connection
David Bowie meets Warhol - and it doesn’t go as planned!
David Bowie Changeling: 4. Becoming Ziggy
Alien Superstar. Kate Moss delves into David Bowie becoming Ziggy—and shocking the world.
David Bowie Changeling: 5. Walk On The Wild Side
David Bowie takes America. Eyebrows shaved, Japan conquered—Ziggy goes global.
David Bowie Changeling: 6. A Lad Insane
Kate Moss examines the Lightning Bolt Legacy. Ziggy falls – Aladdin Sane rise.
David Bowie Changeling: 7. The 1980 Floor Show
Ziggy’s Last Stand. Orwell denied, David Bowie pivots.
David Bowie Changeling: 8. The Year of the Diamond Dog
From Ziggy to Duke. David Bowie builds a dystopia—and a new persona.
David Bowie Changeling: 9. Kate Moss and Nick Grimshaw talk Bowie
Kate Moss and Nick Grimshaw talk Bowie’s legacy at the V&A’s David Bowie Centre.