Castledown Radio

Coming soon on Castledown Radio: A series of outstanding radio documentaries featuring top-selling bands that you just can’t miss…..

TURN IT ON AGAIN – The Genesis Story

Part 1 Boxing Day, 26^th December, 8-9pm

Part 2 Bank Holiday Tuesday, 27^th December, 8-9pm.

Genesis are one of the most successful rock acts of recent times. This remarkable two part documentary explores the characters in the band and the pulsating music that came from this most English of groups. Featuring revealing interviews with members Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks, and comments from Daryl Stuermer, Ray Wilson and Chester Thompson.  

Programme One explores the groups early years (1966 to 1975) hearing about their progressive rock triumphs, pioneering stage theatrics and atmospheric music on the albums ‘Foxtrot and ‘Selling England By The Pound’. The programme hears lead singer Peter Gabriel explaining his departure after the release of the concept album ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”. The programme culminates with the band returning to the studio as a quartet and the release of their “Trick of the Tail’ a surprisingly upbeat album which confounded critics and confirmed Genesis’s long term future.

Programme Two - We continue to hear how Genesis recorded their multi-platinum selling albums, ‘Duke’, ‘Abacab’ and ‘Invisible Touch’ growing into one of the great stadium rock bands of the 90’s. The band comment’s on Phil Collins’s all conquering solo career and its impact inside the ranks. We hear about Collins departure and the recruitment of Stilskin front man Ray Wilson. Part two culminates with how Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reformed for their European and American tour of 2007.

Turn It On Again is presented by John Spencer.

QUEEN - We Will Rock You

Part 1 Wednesday, 28^th December, 8-9pm

Part 2 Bank Holiday Tuesday, 29^th December, 8-9pm.

It’s hard to believe that it’s now 20 years since the passing of vocalist Freddie Mercury, but in the past two decades the music of Queen has remained very much alive, and remains as fresh as it did decades ago.

In this two hour special original members Roger Taylor and Brian May talk about the making of some of their biggest hits including Radio Gaga, We Are The Champions, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Don't Stop Me Now and of course the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody.

Brian May also talks about the formation of the band, his first meeting with Freddie and how the band's sound evolved over the years.

Packed with lots of great music and some great stories, this is the perfect 2 hour tribute to one of Britain's finest rock bands.

We Will Rock You is presented by Alan Rowett.

Stayin' Alive - 50 years of the Bee Gees

Bank Holiday Monday, 2^nd January, 2012 8-9pm.

The Bee Gees were one of the most consistant hit-making groups of all time, with worldwide sales of over 220 million records. They also scored a string of hits as writers and producers for a wide range of leading artists.

In this one hour special Barry and Robin Gibb talk candidly about their illustrious career, starting with their days as youngsters in Manchester in 1950's, their rise to success in Australia in the 1960's and finally their worldwide stardom thanks to the soundtrack of the hit movie 'Saturday Night Fever' in the 1970's.

Staylin Alive is presented by Alan Rowett.

You can hear these documentaries by tuning in to Castledown Radio on 104.7FM or by clicking "Listen Live" at the top of this page.

22nd December 2011