The bonzo dog doo dah band vivian stanshall collaborators. It was enormously popular and the bbc asked for more. Derek cooper presents the radio 4 series that tackles topics of direct concern to you. Vivian stanshall took introducing the band to ridiculous extremes in 1967. Winds damaged buildings and toppled trees sunday in monroe, louisiana. Radio 4 extra should complement radio 4, but must not be developed at the expense of programming on that station. Get the vivian stanshall setlist of the concert at lyceum theatre, london, england on november 2, 1969 and other vivian stanshall setlists for free on setlist. Events have been set in motion to bring about the end of days. Built upon that sinking feeling of tuning into radio 4 and hearing people acting at you, radio 4b plays you a stream of random programmes from radio 4 s enormous factual archive. Rawlinson end was a series of thirteen 1520 minute radio broadcasts, created and performed by vivian stanshall formerly of the bonzo dog doodah band for bbc radio 1 between 1975 and 1991. Bbc radio 4 extra is a british digital radio station broadcasting archived repeats of comedy, drama and documentary programmes nationally, 24 hours a day. Fond though ive been of radio 7, the concept of a new station dedicated to bringing me more of my existing favourite station is pretty irresistible.
Below you can browse the most famous radio stations in great britain and also listen to radio stations similar to bbcradio4extra. Vivian kept himself busy through the 1970s with numerous radio appearances. New orleans ap strong storms have been pounding parts of the deep south. Ooh look what just popped up on my computer thank you get iplayer and pvr, yes stanshall and radiophonic search terms are always on scan, the bbc are replaying 3 episodes of what i presume the only highquality versions they have of viv stanshalls radio flashes, which was when he stood in for john peel on top gear. This image is believed to be nonfree or possibly nonfree in its home country, united kingdom. Feb 11, 2017 vivian stanshall was the incorrigible, adored, unpredictable, unfathomable absurdist from the bonzo dog doo dah band and creator of the intricate world of rawlinson end. Vivian stanshall and who knows who take a lively look round and meet some of the people for whom this is a special week.
Bbc radio 4 extra radio 4 extra is bbc radio s archive entertainment network broadcasting classic comedy, drama and features. The bonzo dog doodah band the intro and the outro the. Im tempted replace the current quite and source, which is given merely as stephen frys bbc radio 4 tribute without any date. Some days are made in heaven, some days are made in hell and some inhabit a nowhereland somewhere inbetween. The now show used to be a beacon of excellence in the turgid ocean of mediocrity that is comedy on radio 4 and the recordings full of boozy profanity that never made to air i particularly remember a spectacularly scathing rant form dr phil hammond on the state of the nhs that deserved to be on the news. Bbc radio 4 extra the mill on the floss by george eliot om. Trouser testing vivian once told me that he and keith moon used to make surreal jokes for their own amusement. Stanshall reemerged a year later, filling in for a few weeks on john peels radio show. You will need to obtain the relevant third party permissions for any use, including use in programmes, online etc.
The living world weird music the most evocative sound in nature. As we stood on vivian stanshall s muswell hill doorstep, wondering when he would respond to the ringing bell, we were. Radio 4 extra listings for 11 17 february 2017 page 1 of 8. Mike mcgear mcgear deluxe reissue superdeluxeedition. Mad music, maniac mixes, tonal terrorism, bootiful bootlegs, cringeworthy covers and radical rants, presented by. There was also a fabulous threehour show english as tuppence broadcast on radio 4 extra an archive comedydrama station around a year ago. George luce looks at the functions and the duties of shop stewards and how they are trained to perform them. Davido official music video song priscilla i need your love. A guide to great lives vivian stanshall, the 2009 bbc radio 4 radio documentary. Viv stanshalls radio flashes radio clash music podcast. The remarkable life of the artist leonora carrington is the subject of radio 4s book of the week. Vivian stanshall was the incorrigible, adored, unpredictable, unfathomable absurdist from the bonzo dog doo dah band and creator of the intricate world of rawlinson end.
Based on the novels a wizard of earthsea and the tombs of. Great lives, series 20, vivian stanshall bbc radio 4. Vivian stanshall was the incorrigible, adored, unpredictable. It is the principal broadcaster of the bbcs spokenword archive, and as a result the majority of its programming originates from that archive. Based on the novels a wizard of earthsea and the tombs of atuan by ursula le guin. The vivian stanshall appreciation society public group. I saw vivian stanshalls week when it first went out in 1975, then or thereabouts, and was mesmerized by the great ginger gods wit, surreal humor and seemingly boundless energy, who, i knew as did everyone else, surely. The participating artists were in order of appearance. Bbc four presents a profile of vivian stanshall the late, majestic vivian. Sir henry at rawlinson end by vivian stanshall on amazon. Vivian stanshall concert setlist at lyceum theatre, london on. And to complement the new documentary, radio 4 extra broadcasts the first of three freewheeling radio 1 shows presented by man at the bands centre, vivian stanshall. John walters was one of the few radio 1 producers trying to exceed the limited expectations of his bosses, but he hadnt expected stanshall to take up the challenge as though this was the highbrow radio 4. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from vivian stanshall at the discogs marketplace.
Christmas at rawlinson end viv stanshall john peel 2nd december 1975 aired on the john peel show 23rd24th26th december 1975. Vivian stanshall english as tuppence radio clash music. The song may have dated it feels a bit like listening to, say, round the horne on radio 4 extra but after 45 years it remains funny. The life of vivian stanshall new ed by welch, chris, randall, lucian. In 2001, welch and lucian randall wrote a biography entitled ginger geezer. Radio 4 extra should contribute to bbc radio s commitment to commission some output from independent producers. With the repeats of hitchhikers and doctor who its like radio 4 extra is becoming the tim channel at the moment.
Radio flashes was a comedy mixed with music radio series hosted by vivian stanshall, keith moon and peels producer john walters, that was broadcast in august 1971 on bbc radio one. Vivian stanshall s men opening umbrellas ahead recently got a legitimate reissue at last. Bringing you well loved bbc radio 4 programmes, and introducing new gems for radio lovers to enjoy. Vivian stanshall was an english singersongwriter, musician, author, poet and wit, best known. Big shot a trip through the canyons of viv stanshalls mind.
In order for commons to host a file, it must be free in its home country and in the united states. The hosts have included daniel sloss, jo caulfield, janey godley, alistair barrie and kerry godliman. Jun 17, 2015 50 greatest prog rock albums of all time. Vivian stanshall and big grunt discography uk 45cat. Radio 4 extra should contribute to bbc radios commitment to commission some output from independent producers.
The series was first repeated on bbc radio four extra in august. The sessions recorded between 1977 and 1978 formed the template for stanshall s lp record album, sir henry at rawlinson end in 1978. Vivian stanshall speaking about his childhood, from 1991 duration. All figures quoted include listening across all platforms, including online. Bbc radio 4 extra, bbc r4ex, uk free internet radio tunein. Vivian stanshall is, to his fans, the loveliest, warmest secret in the world of comedy. Vivian stanshall great livesseries 20 episode 3 of 9 matthew parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives. The vivian stanshall appreciation society public group facebook. Musician and performer neil innes discusses the life of his bonzo dog doo dah band colleague and friend vivian stanshall. Vivian stanshall died aged fiftyone on 5th march 1995 in a house fire.
There was recently a threehour programme on bbc radio 4 extra all about vivian, but one thing they hardly covered was his ability as a songwriter. The canyons of his mind 2003 composer sir henry at rawlinson end 1980 all filmography. Fry knew stanshall quite well and, along with his personal thoughts, introduced a series of reminiscences. This page has the latest official audience figures. These album sessions also yielded a nonalbum single. Stanshall s epic sir henry at rawlinson end will start a run on 4 extra the same day at 10. A trade information film about an exciting modern extra for tv. The vivian stanshall appreciation society has 4,447 members. The wolf, of course, is simply communicating with others of his kind, but the weird music of the wolf pack is also intriguing to the musician. Genome is a digitised version of the radio times from 1923 to 2009 and is made available for internal research purposes only. If you want to catch up on programmes that have already been broadcast you can do so via an internet radio. I just finished watching the bbc4 documentary about the bonzo dog doo dah bands viv stanshall, the canyons of his mind. They would enter highpriced mens clothes shops asking for a pair of strong trousers. The legendary neil innes is joined by special guests including ade edmondson and rick wakeman to look at the work of his friend, collaborator and fellow bonzo and the collision.
Great lives documentary focusing on comic musician and eccentric vivian stanshall. Apr 17, 2015 a short documentary about a week in the life of vivian stanshall. A mix of music and comedy sketches from the singersongwriter and poet. Sir henry ii, as well as beginning in discussion with channel 4 about a possible animated series based around his stories. Vivian stanshall wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Lots of great performance clips, including footage from do not adjust your set and adventures of the son of exploding sausage that i would have assumed lost. His comic masterpiece, sir henry at rawlinson end, was heard in radio, on an album, and then hit the big screen. Bbc radio 4 extra online listen live to the radio station. A short documentary about a week in the life of vivian stanshall. Here you can listen to bbc radio 4 extra online with your computer, tablet or even phone. Vivian stanshall was born on 21 march 1943 and lived much of his.
You might get the last thirty seconds of an episode of the archers, but thats all. I think he originally did 4 and a christmas special which was rawlinsons. Available episodes of vivian stanshall s radio flashes. Sir henry at rawlinson end the cd also look out for the dvd vivian stanshall sometime member of the bonzo dog doo dah band turned his satirical eye on the british aristocracy. So readers who can donate towards the cost of the site, please open a skrill account. Vivian stanshall s radio flashes, a mix of sketches and music, ran for four episodes and a christmas special.
The bonzos are still touring today, as three bonzos and a piano, with roger ruskin spear, rodney slater and sam spoons of the original lineup. However, all four episodes and a christmas 1971 compilation special have. The seafront will still be here when this is all over. Galleries from vivian stanshall english as tuppence. Le guin ursula le guins enduring fantasy saga set on the magical archipelago rich with wizards and dragons. Gordon clyde vivian stanshall kenny everett and who knows who take a lively look round and meet some of the people for whom this is a special week. Also in 2001 jeremy pascall and stephen fry produced a documentary about stanshall for bbc radio 4. Vivian stanshall bbc4 documentary steve hoffman music forums. The bonzo dog doodah band appreciation thread page 4. Radio 4 extra listings for 11 17 february 2017 page 1 of 8 saturday 11 february 2017 sat 00. The canyons of his mind, innes describes it as a big heaving irish pub. The show basically consisted of stanshall playing records, and linking them with surreal whimsy and all manner of densely prerecorded comic inserts.
As we stood on vivian stanshalls muswell hill doorstep, wondering when he would respond to the ringing bell, we were none too sure which category to place this particular day in. The station gave stanshall his own twohour saturday afternoon show, produced by john peels longtime producer, john walters of which four were made. A popular collegealternative rock group, death cab for cutie, is based off a bonzo dog song of the same name. If you go to this entry, play the video ive just linked, and wait until the middle eight comes in, youll see how good he was capable of being. Bbc radio 4 extra vivian stanshall english as tuppence. Vivian stanshall took introducing the band to ridiculous extremes in.
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