Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll Series 1 episode guide

Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll

Radio comedy
BBC Radio 4
2001
6 episodes (1 series)

Brian Appleton talks about his overlooked contribution to music. Stars Graham Fellows.

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Series 1

1. Eight Miles Low

Wednesday 19^th September 2001

Charting the beginnings of Brian's influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in Highgate cemetery and, with the help of a maggot, gave him the idea for Maggie May.

2. Consider Yourself Dumped Upon

Wednesday 26^th September 2001

Brian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written, reveals he inadvertently encouraged the Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis.

3. Come up and See Me

Wednesday 3^rd October 2001

How Brian's interruption of a recording session inadvertently gave Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel their biggest hit.

4. Kajaboohoo

Wednesday 10^th October 2001

Brian plays one of his forgotten songs and tells the story of how he gave Boy George the idea for one of his biggest hits.

5. My Turn to Be Poorly

Wednesday 17^th October 2001

Brian hits one of the lowest points in his life and considers ending it all at the age of 27 -the age so many other great rock stars had met their demise. But it is also at this point Brian wrote one of his greatest classics - which he plays for us - and which was a huge influence on the rock world, particularly Morrissey.

6. A Lot of Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing

Wednesday 24^th October 2001

News of Brian's lecture has finally reached the ears they were intended for-the rock stars who have repeatedly dumped upon him. Unfortunately, his revelations have not had the desired effect and he has lawyers breathing down his neck. However, he does have time for one final rock'n'roll revelation concerning colourful eighties outfit the Thompson Twins.

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