Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll. Brian Appleton (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC
Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll

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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Eight Miles Low

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.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th September 2001
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 26th March 2013 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 6th November 2017 11:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 15th October 2019 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 20th May 2021 10:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 7th May 2023 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Graham Fellows Brian Appleton
Writing team
Graham Fellows Writer
Production team
Dawn Ellis Producer

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