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The Paul Gambaccini Collection Episodes

  1. 21/12/2025

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  2. 14/12/2025

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  3. 07/12/2025

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  4. 30/11/2025

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  5. #85 Paul and the Gambaccinis

    Bands with 'and the' in their names, plus children's choirs in pop.

  6. #84 - The Return Of The Prism Of Pop

    The Return Of The Prism Of Pop, Vengeful Breakup Songs & Scott English.

  7. #83 King and Cox

    The work of Carole King and songs for Sara Cox on running and walking.

  8. #82 Florence Greenberg

    Record label mogul Florence Greenberg and the senses.

  9. #81 Bill Graham and 'Saving'

    Music from the bands who worked with Bill Graham, and tracks on the theme of 'saving'.

  10. #80 Sax in Pop

    Sax in Pop, Early Disco and a live track from Texas.

  11. #79 - Best Selling Albums of the Year

    Best Selling Albums of the Year, John Denver remembered and a classic instrumental.

  12. #78 Songs with a point to make

    Songs with a point to make, and tracks inspired by literary works.

  13. #77 Barrett Strong and Ben E King

    Paul celebrates the work of Barrett Strong and Ben E King.

  14. #76 Golden Duos

    Paul plays tracks from notable duos and track on the theme of 'Gold' or 'Golden'.

  15. #75 Male Vocal Groups & Iconic Female singers

    Paul picks his favourite male vocal groups and iconic female singers.

  16. #74 Van Morrison and DJ's first songs

    Paul celebrates Van Morrison and plays some of Radio 2's DJs' first songs.

  17. #73 - Defiant Breakup Songs

    This week Paul plays a selection of defiant breakup songs and number 1 covers.

  18. #72 - Charts firsts and the work of Don Black

    Chart historian Paul Gambaccini plays chart firsts, and celebrates the work of Don Black.

  19. #71 - Live Aid and Going Solo

    40 years on, Paul shares his memories of Live Aid, including Queen, Elton & Sade.

  20. #70 Classic Glasto setlist tracks

    Paul plays tracks from classic Glastonbury set lists.

  21. #69 Pianists and A&M Records

    Paul celebrates his favourite pop piano tracks and takes a walk through A&M Records hits.

  22. # 68 - Paul celebrates the life of Brian Wilson, and his favourite R&B performers

    Paul celebrates the life of Brian Wilson and his favourite R&B performers.

  23. #67 - Paul picks his favourite covers

    Paul picks his favourite covers, and we celebrate families in music.

  24. #66 Grammy Winning Soundtracks

    Paul celebrates Grammy Winning Soundtracks and songs for peace.

  25. # 65 Instrumentals, Hal David & The Three Degrees

    Paul picks his favourite instrumentals and pays tribute to the work of Hal David.

  26. #64 The Doors, Dionne Warwick and Elton John

    Paul looks at classic French tracks which made the UK chart and eponymous album titles.

  27. # 63 - Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney and William De Vaughan

    Paul investigates Glen Campbell as a musician on other people's records.

  28. #62 The Eagles and Paul's Top 10 Country Singles

    Paul celebrates the work of the Eagles, and picks his favourite top 10 Country singles.

  29. #61 John Denver, Spring and Don Black

    Paul salutes the work of John Denver, we welcome Spring and remember Bill Withers.

  30. #60 The Police and The Oscar nominations of Meryl Streep

    Paul celebrates the Police and The Oscar nominations of Meryl Streep.

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