Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eight Miles Low | 20010919 | 20130326 (BBC7) 20171106 (BBC7) 20191015 (BBC7) 20210520 (BBC7) 20230507 (BBC7) | Rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor, Brian Appleton attempts to assert his rightful place in the music history books. Brian charts the beginnings of his influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in London's Highgate cemetery. With the help of a maggot, Brian gave Rod the idea for his hit Maggie May... Six-part series of comedy lectures by the rock musicologist who claims he was there at some of the biggest moments. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001. Spoof music lecture revealing how a fear of flying led to the birth of psychedelia. |
| 02 | Consider Yourself Dumped Upon | 20010926 | 20130402 (BBC7) 20171113 (BBC7) 20191022 (BBC7) 20210527 (BBC7) 20230514 (BBC7) | Rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor Brian Appleton reveals more big names in rock have a lot to thank him for. Brian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written. He also reveals how he inadvertently encouraged The Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis. Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001. The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for. |
| 03 | Come Up And See Me | 20011003 | 20130409 (BBC7) 20171120 (BBC7) 20191029 (BBC7) 20210603 (BBC7) 20230521 (BBC7) | How Brian's interruption of a recording session inadvertently gave Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel their biggest hit. More revelations from rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor Brian Appleton Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names who have a lot to thank him for. |
| 04 | Kajaboohoo | 20011010 | 20130416 (BBC7) 20171127 (BBC7) 20191105 (BBC7) 20210610 (BBC7) 20230528 (BBC7) | Oh Boy! Brummie musicologist Brian Appleton reveals what he didn't do during the 1980s music scene. Set in a fictitious college of further education in the 'Newcastle-under-Lyme area'. Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the music scene in the 1980s. |
| 05 | My Turn To Be Poorly | 20011017 | 20130423 (BBC7) 20171204 (BBC7) 20191112 (BBC7) 20210617 (BBC7) 20230604 (BBC7) | The Brummie musicologist reveals the impact of so many rock legends dying at the age of 27. Set in a fictitious in a college of further education in the 'Newcastle-under-Lyme area'. Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. The Brummie musicologist reveals the impact of so many rock legends dying aged 27. |
| 06 LAST | A Lot Of Knowledge | 20011024 | 20130430 (BBC7) 20171211 (BBC7) 20191119 (BBC7) 20210624 (BBC7) 20210626 (BBC7) 20210627 (BBC7) 20230611 (BBC7) | The forgotten Thompson Twin reveals why rock 'n' roll can be a cruel mistress. Set in a fictitious college of further education in the 'Newcastle-under-Lyme area'. Series of comic lectures, written and performed by Graham Fellows First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. |