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Alice Randall

20241006

American songwriter, novelist and lecturer Alice Randall talks about her book and album My Black Country. It's a collection of songs all written by Alice and recorded by African-American female artists. She describes her own story to Ricky and highlights the overlooked artists who are an integral part in the history of country music.

In 1994, Alice Randall became the first Black woman to write a number-one country hit with XXX's and OOO's, recorded by Trisha Yearwood. Alice says, 'I had songs recorded in the 80s, in the 90s, in the 2000s, and 2010s, but I never once had the joy of hearing one of the songs that I wrote from the perspective of a black woman recorded by a black woman. With this project... I hope to change that.

A conversation with country songwriter, lecturer and novelist Alice Randall.

Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Songwriter and novelist Alice Randall talks about her book and album My Black Country, a collection of songs all written by Alice and recorded by African-American female artists.

Anne Dudley

20210922

20260504 (RS)

Anne Dudley, composer, musician and arranger, shares stories from her incredible career. Anne has made a huge contribution to some of the biggest pop records and soundtracks of the past 40 years.

As well as being a founding member of Art of Noise, Anne's string arrangements and keyboard playing can be heard on hits by ABC, Dollar, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, A-ha, Electronic, Wham!, George Michael, Will Young and Lloyd Cole & The Commotions. Art of Noise with Duane Eddy's remake of Peter Gunn earned them a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, and Anne has been credited with reinventing the pop career of Tom Jones when he was invited to appear on their version of Prince's Kiss.

Anne Dudley shares the stories of some of these classic recordings and composing soundtracks for Buster, Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark and The Full Monty, which picked up an Oscar for Best Comedy Score.

A conversation with Anne Dudley, composer, musician and founder member of Art of Noise.

Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Anne Dudley, composer, musician and founder member of Art of Noise, describes playing a part on some of the biggest pop records and soundtracks of the past 40 years.

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Eddi Reader

20200527

20260406 (RS)

Eddi Reader is one of Scotland's best-loved vocalists. It's a career that has seen her go from a session singer in London with artists including Eurythmics, Alison Moyet and the Waterboys, to the songs of Robert Burns, and to the top of the charts with Fairground Attraction. In conversation with Ricky Ross, Eddi reveals why Fairground Attraction's life as a band was anything but perfect and explains where her love of traditional and folk music grew from.

Singer-songwriter Eddi Reader shares stories and memories from her musical career.

Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, singer-songwriter Eddi Reader shares stories and memories from her musical life.

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The Songwriters

20251225

20260101 (RS)

Ricky Ross talks to the writers behind the greatest songs of all time, including Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow, Chris Difford, Graham Gouldman, Nick Lowe, John Fogerty, Graham Nash and Paul Carrack.

Plus some of Nashville's most success songwriters: Tia Sillers, who co-wrote a Grammy Award-winning song for The Dixie Chicks Liz Rose, who worked with Taylor Swift on her first two albums, and Steve Cropper, who was behind many of the classic soul hits released on the legendary Stax record label.

Conversations with Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow and more.

Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Ricky Ross talks to the writers behind the greatest songs of all time, including Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow, Chris Difford, Graham Nash, Liz Rose and more.

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Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Alice Randall	20241006		American songwriter, novelist and lecturer Alice Randall talks about her book and album My Black Country. It's a collection of songs all written by Alice and recorded by African-American female artists. She describes her own story to Ricky and highlights the overlooked artists who are an integral part in the history of country music. In 1994, Alice Randall became the first Black woman to write a number-one country hit with XXX's and OOO's, recorded by Trisha Yearwood. Alice says, 'I had songs recorded in the 80s, in the 90s, in the 2000s, and 2010s, but I never once had the joy of hearing one of the songs that I wrote from the perspective of a black woman recorded by a black woman. With this project... I hope to change that. A conversation with country songwriter, lecturer and novelist Alice Randall. Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians. Songwriter and novelist Alice Randall talks about her book and album My Black Country, a collection of songs all written by Alice and recorded by African-American female artists.
Anne Dudley	20210922	20260504 (RS)	Anne Dudley, composer, musician and arranger, shares stories from her incredible career. Anne has made a huge contribution to some of the biggest pop records and soundtracks of the past 40 years. As well as being a founding member of Art of Noise, Anne's string arrangements and keyboard playing can be heard on hits by ABC, Dollar, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, A-ha, Electronic, Wham!, George Michael, Will Young and Lloyd Cole & The Commotions. Art of Noise with Duane Eddy's remake of Peter Gunn earned them a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, and Anne has been credited with reinventing the pop career of Tom Jones when he was invited to appear on their version of Prince's Kiss. Anne Dudley shares the stories of some of these classic recordings and composing soundtracks for Buster, Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark and The Full Monty, which picked up an Oscar for Best Comedy Score. A conversation with Anne Dudley, composer, musician and founder member of Art of Noise. Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians. Anne Dudley, composer, musician and founder member of Art of Noise, describes playing a part on some of the biggest pop records and soundtracks of the past 40 years. [LISTEN NOW]
Eddi Reader	20200527	20260406 (RS)	Eddi Reader is one of Scotland's best-loved vocalists. It's a career that has seen her go from a session singer in London with artists including Eurythmics, Alison Moyet and the Waterboys, to the songs of Robert Burns, and to the top of the charts with Fairground Attraction. In conversation with Ricky Ross, Eddi reveals why Fairground Attraction's life as a band was anything but perfect and explains where her love of traditional and folk music grew from. Singer-songwriter Eddi Reader shares stories and memories from her musical career. Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians. Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, singer-songwriter Eddi Reader shares stories and memories from her musical life. [LISTEN NOW]
The Songwriters	20251225	20260101 (RS)	Ricky Ross talks to the writers behind the greatest songs of all time, including Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow, Chris Difford, Graham Gouldman, Nick Lowe, John Fogerty, Graham Nash and Paul Carrack. Plus some of Nashville's most success songwriters: Tia Sillers, who co-wrote a Grammy Award-winning song for The Dixie Chicks Liz Rose, who worked with Taylor Swift on her first two albums, and Steve Cropper, who was behind many of the classic soul hits released on the legendary Stax record label. Conversations with Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow and more. Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians. Ricky Ross talks to the writers behind the greatest songs of all time, including Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Jim Kerr, Gary Barlow, Chris Difford, Graham Nash, Liz Rose and more. [LISTEN NOW]