Eras Podcast
The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.
Episodes to download
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Episode 5: The Man Himself—Phil Collins
Sun 1 Feb 2026
5/5 Zoe Ball sits down with Phil Collins for an exclusive new conversation.
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Episode 4: Against All Odds—Phil Collins
Mon 19 Jan 2026
4/5 Retirement is easier said than done for the hardest working man in pop.
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Episode 3: The Imperial Years—Phil Collins
Mon 19 Jan 2026
3/5 Live Aid! Miami Vice! The red hot hit streak to end all hit streaks! Meet Imperial Phil.
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Episode 2: Can You Feel It?—Phil Collins
Mon 19 Jan 2026
2/5 In 1980, heartbreak drives Phil Collins to create the most iconic drum fill of all time.
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Episode 1: In the Beginning…—Phil Collins
Mon 19 Jan 2026
1/5 …There was Genesis. Zoe Ball meets Phil as he lands the gig that will seal his destiny.
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5. Interview with Queen icons Brian May & Roger Taylor—Queen
Mon 27 Oct 2025
5/5 Bill Bailey sits down to interview Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor.
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1. Ascension—Queen
Sat 18 Oct 2025
1/5 Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen, rock's most flamboyant and iconic band.
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4. The Reign Continues—Queen
Mon 13 Oct 2025
4/5 Bill Bailey looks at Queen's most poignant and powerful chapter.
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3. Heavy Is The Crown—Queen
Mon 13 Oct 2025
3/5 Bill Bailey explores the emotional and creative toll of fame on Queen.
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2. Coronation—Queen
Mon 13 Oct 2025
2/5 Bill Bailey delves into Queen's evolution into stadium-shaking titans.
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1. Soon Come—Bob Marley
Sun 2 Feb 2025
1/5 Trevor Nelson explores the origins of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar, Bob Marley
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2. Catch A Fire—Bob Marley
Sun 2 Feb 2025
2/5 Trevor Nelson follows The Wailers’ story to London, on the cusp of a new chapter.
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3. War—Bob Marley
Sun 2 Feb 2025
3/5 Trevor Nelson explores the most tumultuous period in Bob Marley’s incredible life.
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4. Legend—Bob Marley
Sun 2 Feb 2025
4/5 Trevor Nelson narrates the final chapter in Bob Marley’s incredible story.
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5. Interview with Cedella & Skip Marley—Bob Marley
Sun 2 Feb 2025
5/5 Trevor Nelson talks all things Bob Marley with his daughter Cedella and grandson Skip.
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1. I’ve Always Been Famous—Sting
Sun 25 Aug 2024
1/5 Vernon Kay presents the stories, and the music, that shaped Sting’s origins.
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2. New York, Newcastle—Sting
Sun 25 Aug 2024
2/5 Vernon Kay follows Sting and the Police as they become a world-dominating phenomenon.
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3. Consider Me Gone—Sting
Sun 25 Aug 2024
3/5 Vernon Kay explores the first half of Sting’s incredible solo career.
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4. Legacy—Sting
Sun 25 Aug 2024
4/5 Vernon Kay explores the experimental attitude that makes Sting’s legacy unique.
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3. Said and Done—ABBA
Sun 14 Apr 2024
3/5 ABBA have never been more famous - but is this the beginning of the end?
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4. Thank You For The Music—ABBA
Sun 14 Apr 2024
4/5 Sara Cox tells the story of pop history’s greatest revival.
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1. The Road to Waterloo—ABBA
Sun 7 Apr 2024
1/5 Sara Cox tells the story of ABBA’s individual origins.
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2. The Arrival—ABBA
Sun 7 Apr 2024
2/5 Sara Cox follows ABBA from potential one-hit-wonders to global superstardom.
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6. Now And Then—The Beatles
Sun 5 Nov 2023
6/6 The story behind The Beatles final single, Now and Then, narrated by Martin Freeman.
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1. Rock n' Roll—The Beatles
Thu 26 Oct 2023
1/6 The band get their big break, shape their sound and hone their iconic look.
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3. Rebellion—The Beatles
Thu 26 Oct 2023
3/6 The band makes an era-defining choice: to tour, or not to tour?
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4. Revolution—The Beatles
Thu 26 Oct 2023
4/6 A personal tragedy marks the start of a new and turbulent era for the band.
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5. Reincarnation—The Beatles
Thu 26 Oct 2023
5/6 John, Paul, George and Ringo navigate life after the Beatles.
