Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20151203 | Country music star Tina C presents her life story, starting with her humble origins in deepest Tennessee.
She takes us all the way to where she stands today - a global feminist icon, and political powerhouse. And she can still knock out a tune or two too.
Tina will be joined on stage by a three-piece band who will help her recreate her biggest hits, and a special guest interviewer who will talk to her about her struggles.
In this first episode, Tina recalls her childhood. A humble start in life provides a rich seam of stories which fed into her early work. Family has always been important to Tina - as tracks like Hard Times, Don't Be Afraid to Start Crying, and Tramp on a Trampoline show.
From the moment her second album No Dick's As Hard As My Life was released, the world took notice of country music singer Tina C. Since then she has become a global brand.
Since 9/11 she's travelled the world 24/11 working for peace and being a poster girl for American democracy, selling that unique vision of hope to the rest of the world whether they want it or not.
Seductive and persuasive, she is here to recruit you to her world view. She is the living embodiment (and what a body) of soft power. Tina C. has performed in venues all over the world, with her own TV show and five series on BBC Radio. You can run but you can't hide from Tina C.
Created, written and performed by Christopher Green.
Special guest interviewer: Dr Raj Persaud.
Additional voices:
Debra Baker
The Band: Duncan Walsh-Atkins, Mark Hardisty & Phil Wraith.
Producer: Victoria Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
Country music star Tina C's life story - with a red hot live band. The comic exploits of country singer and global activist Tina C. |
| 02 | 20151210 | 1999 sees Tina C established as a global icon, and exploring her feminist side.
Jenni Murray quizzes Tina about the highs and lows of finding your feet as a woman in Nashville.
Written & performed by Christopher Green.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
Tina and the band look back at 1999, when she became a feminist icon. With Jenni Murray. The comic exploits of country singer and global activist Tina C. |
| 03 | 20151217 | It's 2003 and Tina has geo-political aspirations, and a role promoting US values overseas.
Ritula Shah asks about Tina's role as a special advisor to US President George W Bush.
Written and performed by Christopher Green.
Additional voices:
Debra Baker
The band: Duncan Walsh-Atkins, Mark Hardisty & Phil Wraith.
Producer: Victoria Lloyd.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas. The comic exploits of country singer and global activist Tina C. |
| 04 | 20151224 | Country music legend Tina C brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
Bob Harris quizzes her about her ambitions for the future, and a live country band take us through some of her biggest hits.
Written and performed by Christopher Green.
Additional voices:
Susan Jameson
The band: Duncan Walsh-Atkins, Mark Hardisty & Phil Wraith.
Producer: Victoria Lloyd.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today. The comic exploits of country singer and global activist Tina C. |