Songbook

Total Seasons :4Total Episodes : 30

Exclusive interviews and acoustic performances with the legends responsible for some of the most famous songs of our times. Each acclaimed songwriter discusses their unique musical inspiration and writing processes before giving an exclusive intimate acoustic performance of some of their seminal songs.

Episodes(8)

Phil Collins

1. Phil Collins

In a music career spanning over 30 years Phil Collins has sold 100 million albums, won 7 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globes and an Oscar.

Air Date : 2008-05-01

Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)

2. Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)

Gary Kemp wrote all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles which led to 30 million album sales.

Air Date : 2008-05-08

Fran Healy (Travis)

3. Fran Healy (Travis)

Scottish band Travis have released 6 albums in 11 years.

Air Date : 2008-05-15

Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)

4. Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)

Simply Red have sold 50 million albums worldwide, and enjoyed 5 UK number one albums in their career spanning over 20 years.

Air Date : 2008-05-22

Squeeze

5. Squeeze

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been working for over 35 years together, after having found one another through an ad in a sweet shop.

Air Date : 2008-05-29

David Gray

6. David Gray

David Gray has released 7 albums with sales in excess of 11 million.

Air Date : 2008-06-05

Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)

7. Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)

The ex-Stranglers' frontman reveals the stories behind some of the band's most famous songs, before giving an exclusive performance of them.

Air Date : 2008-06-12

Ian McCulloch (Echo and The Bunnymen)

8. Ian McCulloch (Echo and The Bunnymen)

Ian McCulloch has enjoyed critical and commercial success both as the lead singer and songwriter of the cult band, Echo and The Bunnymen, and later with his solo work.

Air Date : 2008-06-19