A PROFILE OF CRAIG CHARLES’ WORK FOR BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC!

PLUS SOME VERY IMPORTANT BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC INFORMATION!

PART ONE

 

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I’ve Got my Sunglasses, on!!!

With regard, to Craig, being a Presenter, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show (which had originally, been known, as: The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, until Saturday the 17th of June 2006), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), for the best part of ten years, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, onwards. I have sorted out, a brief promotion, for him, where that, had been concerned, and it, had originally, been posted, on the Internet, during Easter 2002, for that sole purpose, anyhow!

From 2002, onwards, Craig has been Hosting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, on the BBC's: Digital Radio Station: 6 Music (BBC), describing the content, as Funk Music, from the past Thirty years. It is a Homage to people, like Johnny 'Guitar' Watson.

During early March 2002, the Former: BBC Radio 6 Music: Breakfast Show Host: Phill Jupitus, had promoted, the launch, of the BBC Radio 6 Music Station (which had, officially launched, on Monday the 11th of March 2002), via an interview, which he had, originally conducted, with the Former: BBC Radio Two: Drivetime Presenter: Johnnie Walker.

Ash's Burn Baby Burn, had been, the record, which had originally, launched the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, via the Former: BBC Radio 6 Music: Breakfast Show Host: Phill Jupitus, on Monday the 11th of March 2002.

For anybody, who is interested, in listening, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via the BBC 6 Music iPlayer, which is on, the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on a Saturday evening, which starts broadcasting, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m.

Unfortunately however, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, has been broadcasting, one day a week only, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards.

The Comedian, Actor, Columnist, Singer, Author, and Radio Television Presenter: Russell Brand, had originally, co-hosted: The Russell Brand Show, with his long-term friend, Matt Morgan, as well, as: The Russell Brand Show's: Poet Laureate: Greg "Mr Gee" Sekweyama. The Russell Brand Show, had also featured regular contributions, from the English Musician, and singer-songwriter, and formerly, the Lead Guitarist, and Lead, and Backing Vocalist, and the Principal Songwriter of the Rock Band: Oasis: Noel Gallagher, who had been described, as an: Unofficial co-host, of: The Russell Brand Show, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, which had started, broadcasting, from April 2006, up until, Saturday the 11th of November 2006, and it, had aired, on Sundays, from 10.00a.m, until 1.00p.m.

On Saturday the 18th of November 2006, The Russell Brand Show (with Russell, presenting: The Russell Brand Show, on an independent basis), had transferred, to the BBC Radio 2 Station, and it had aired, on Saturdays, from 9.00a.m, until 11.00p.m. The Russell Brand Show, had regularly, drawn about, four hundred thousand Listeners, until it had finished, it’s run, on the BBC Radio Two Station, on Saturday the 25th of October 2008.

During October 2010, The Russell Brand Show, had returned, for a few weeks, on the TalkSPORT Radio Station, featuring Russell Brand, with his long-term friend: Matt Morgan, as well, as: The Russell Brand Show's: Former: Poet Laureate: Greg "Mr Gee" Sekweyama. 

Prior to co-hosting: The Russell Brand Show, Russell Brand, had filled, in for Nemone, with co-presenter, Karl Pilkington, for three one-off radio shows, for the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, during December 2005.

And, Russell Brand, is also one, of the co-writers, of the Craig Charles: Sickbag, VHS video, which had also included, some of his original material, via his former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live On Earth! (which had eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live On Earth!, which had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, which had originally, been released, during the Millennium, and it, is still available, on VHS video, via the Amazon Shopping Website.

With regard, to Craig, being a Presenter, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show (which had originally, been known, as: The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, until Saturday the 17th of June 2006), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), for the best part of ten years, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, onwards. I have sorted out, a brief promotion, for him, where that was concerned, and it, had originally, been posted, on the Internet, during Easter 2002, for that sole purpose, anyhow!

On the weekend, of the 31st of January 2003 (Friday), The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, became officially known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), had originally, been granted, a second day of broadcasting, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, anybody, could listen to, The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, became officially known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), on a Friday, and a Saturday, from Friday the 31st of January 2003, and Saturday the 1st of February 2003, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006.

And, the Friday Night Edition of: Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), had used, to be, repeated, from Saturday the 16th of March 2002, up until, Saturday the 25th of January 2003.

And, during the Summer of 2004, Craig Charles, had stood in, for the Former: BBC Radio 6 Music: Breakfast Show Host: Phill Jupitus, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show, for the best part, of two weeks?!   

And, The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!

Unfortunately however, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, has been broadcasting, one day a week only, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards.

Fortunately however, from what I have gathered, there has been genuine support, from the listeners, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and for Craig, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and they definitely, would like, the extra day, of broadcasting, restored, to the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, one day! And perhaps, one way, or another, the demand, is still out there, where the listeners, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and for Craig, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, are concerned, with regard, to them, getting their Friday nights, back, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, as well, as their Saturday nights, anyhow! But that said, however, there might, even be, the possibility, that the former: The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, could come back, on any other night, of the week, in a reduced format, to the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and I really do feel, that it would definitely, be a start, where the listeners, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and for Craig, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, are concerned, when all is said and done, anyhow!

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show’s original broadcast time, had originally used to be, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, up until, Saturday the 28th of November 2009, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, (which had originally, been known, as: The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006, and The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), which had changed, on Saturday the 5th of December 2009, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, up until, Saturday the 31st of March 2012.

And more recently, Craig, had mentioned, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, that it’s broadcast time, would change, from it’s current time, of 7.00p.m to 10.00p.m, which would, bring it back, to it’s original broadcast time, of 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, on Saturday the 7th of April 2012. 

And, the Former: Talcum Time Feature, which had originally been, presented, by Craig Charles, himself, on The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), at BBC 6 Music, from Friday the 15th of March, 2002, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006, had officially been, restored, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, during 2009?, or 2010? (Do more research, into that, at a later date! Marie Birch).

And, the Former: Hammond (Organ) Time Feature, which had originally been, presented, by the Jazzy & Bluesy Hammond and Keyboards Organist, for the Band: The Fantastics! (which had, originally, been known, as Reverend Cleatus and the Soul Saviours), and the Drummer, for the Band: Captain Hammond, and the A&R/Label Boss, of Soul Bank Music, and Freestyle Records, and he also, holds, a Residency, at BBE Music, and he is, also a DJ, for Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, and he is, also a Regular Contributor, of Jocks & Nerds Magazine, at the Independent Online Soho Radio Station, and he is, also a Longtime Collaborator, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station: Greg Boraman, on The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March, 2002, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006, had officially been, restored, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 10th of September 2011, for once and for all!

On Wednesday the 28th of March 2012, Craig Charles, had presented: One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part One, and One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part Two, on Thursday the 29th of March 2012, on BBC 6 Music Plays It Again, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, Craig Charles, had originally, presented: One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part One, and One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part Two, during January 2005, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station (And, there will definitely, be more, detailed information, to come, with regard, to Craig Charles, presenting: One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part One, on Wednesday the 28th of March 2012, and One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part Two, on Thursday the 29th of March 2012, on BBC 6 Music Plays It Again, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, is concerned, at a later date! Marie Birch). And, Craig Charles, had originally, presented: One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part One, and One Nation Under A Groove: The George Clinton Story: Part Two, during January 2005, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station.

On Saturday the 5th of May 2012: The May Day: Bank Holiday Weekend, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, had linked up, with the BBC Radio 2 Station, via a Simulcast broadcast. And, Craig, had also met up, with the Soul Singer: Alice Russell, and the Musician, and the DJ, and the Record Producer: Will Quantic, on the cobbles, of Coronation Street, and then, he had taken, them down, to The Rovers Return, to catch up, on their new project. And, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, had also, featured, the Listeners: Funk and Soul requests, and a Secret Soul Girl, had popped by, and Craig, had continued, to count down, his all time favourite, Funky Numbers, in Fifty Two Weeks of Funk. And, with regard, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, linking up, with the BBC Radio 2 Station, via a Simulcast broadcast, and, Craig, also meeting up, with the Soul Singer: Alice Russell, and the Musician, and the DJ, and the Record Producer: Will Quantic, on the cobbles, of Coronation Street, and his taking, them down, to The Rovers Return, to catch up, on their new project, on Saturday the 5th of May 2012, had also been, a promotion, for Craig’s eventual return, to Coronation Street, as, his: Coronation Street Character: Lloyd Mullaney, some time, during June 2012.

And, during the Diamond Jubilee Weekend, which had ran, from Saturday the 2nd of June 2012, until Tuesday the 5th of June 2012, the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, had launched, their Brand New Look: BBC Radio 6 Music Websites, for all of, their Presenters (and updating, their Presenters Websites, and their Home Page, is something, that the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, does, from time to time, anyway!), which had included, the Brand New Look: The BBC Radio 6 Music: Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show Website!

On Saturday the 11th of August 2012, Craig had Hosted, a Special Edition, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, along with his Production Team, which had, Featured Highlights, which had, been recorded, on Friday the 10th of August 2012, in the Piazza, of the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which had been, a part, of the BBC 6 Music Event: Summer In The City, which had, officially run, from Friday the 10th of August 2012, up until, Monday the 27th of August 2012!

And, while Hosting, a Special Edition, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, along with, his Production Team, which had, Featured Highlights, which had, been recorded, on Friday the 10th of August 2012, in the Piazza, of the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Saturday the 11th of August 2012, which had been, a part, of the BBC 6 Music Event: Summer In The City, which had, officially run, from Friday the 10th of August 2012, up until, Monday the 27th of August 2012, Craig, had spun, the very best, from his Trunk Of Funk, and there had, also been, a Live Set, from the Spectacular: Funksters: The Haggis Horns.

And during 2014, Craig had Celebrated: The History of Women in Funk and Soul, from 1965, up until?, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music.

And, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, had done, some Channel Hopping, from the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, to the BBC Radio 2 Station, at 9.00p.m, for One Hour, on Saturday the 25th of January 2014. And Craig’s: Trunk of Funk, had been, a Special Link up: Radio Show, with the BBC Radio 2 Station, and it, had become, a Permanent Feature, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, along with the BBC Radio 2 Station, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, up until, Saturday the 1st of November 2014.

And Craig, had opened up, his Trunk of Funk, to give, everybody concerned: Classic Motown, and Northern Soul, and R&B, and Gospel, and Contemporary Remixes, which had Formed, an Hour of Party Tunes, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, on Saturday the 25th of January 2014.

And, we had also heard, from a Secret Soul Girl/Boy, who had Picked out, their Favourite Funk or Soul Tracks. And, the Secret Soul Girl/Boy, could have been, an Actor, a Comedian, or even Sports Folk. And, Mr Charles, had also brought, everybody concerned, a Funk or Soul Track, that had Never had, a Spin on, the BBC Radio 2 Station, in 'New to 2'. And, we had Needed, everybody concerned, to Let us Know, just Exactly, what Track, they would Like, to Hear, and just Exactly, who we had Needed, to be, Playing it for, at the time.

Unfortunately however, Craig Charles, had informed, one of his Listeners, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 14th of March 2015, who had Enquired, that he could, no Longer Listen, to Craig’s: Former: BBC Radio 2 Trunk of Funk Show, which had originally ran, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, up until, Saturday the 1st of November 2014, from 9.00p.m, for One Hour, which had been due, to Craig’s: Former: BBC Radio 2 Trunk of Funk Show, which had originally ran, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, up until, Saturday the 1st of November 2014, from 9.00p.m, for One Hour, being Cancelled, from Saturday the 1st of November 2014, onwards!

On Friday the 7th of November 2014, it had been, announced, amongst the Listings, via the BBC Radio 2 Schedules, via the BBC Radio 2 Stations’ Website, that the Radio, and the Television Presenter, and the Author: Paul Gambaccini, would be Hosting, his BBC Radio 2 Show: America's Greatest Hits, from 8.00p.m to 10.00p.m, once again, which he had, been Presenting, since Saturday the 18th of April 1998, up until, Saturday the 2nd of July 2016.

And, the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, had taken place, on Saturday the 1st of March 2014. And, at 3.00p.m, Shaun Keaveny and Craig Charles, had met up, with some Festival-goers, and there, had also been, some Live Music, from Haim and Midlake. And, at 4.00p.m, it had been, a rare chance, to hear, two of the United Kingdom’s, two best: DJ’s together, with an hour of tunes: Craig Charles and Gilles Peterson.

And, I had only, just discovered, that the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station, had been re-launched, as the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, from April 2011, onwards (It had officially, been known, as the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, when it had officially, been launched, on Monday the 11th of March 2002, up until, April 2011!)! And, I am afraid, that I had definitely, not been, aware of that fact, in question! And, from now on, I will also, have to update, all of my Web References, with regard, to the BBC Radio 6 Music Radio Station, via all, of the relevant, Web References, via my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, and my: A Profile of Craig Charles’ Work For BBC Radio 6 Music! Plus Some Very Important BBC Radio 6 Music Information!: Part One and Part Two, and The BBC Radio 6 Music Extra Information Website, at a much later date, accordingly!

And, on Saturday the 31st of May 2014, Craig, had re-launched, his Former: 6 On 6 in 6 Feature, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music.

Craig Charles had revealed, the brand new: 6 on 6 in 6 Feature, which had seen: The Diesler, mixing 6 Listener suggested songs, into a 6-minute track. Club DJ, Record Producer, Re-mixer and Label Manager, at 'Here and Now Records’. The Diesler had taken on, the 6 on 6 in 6 Challenge, to craft, the six minute mix. A 6 Music Listener, had picked, their Top Three: Funk and Soul Tunes, in our Spinage au Tois feature. We had continued to celebrate, the Legendary 'Women In Funk and Soul'. And that evening, we had shone, the Spotlight, on Martha Reeves, who had taken us through, the Highs and Lows of her career. At 800p.m, Craig had taken to the decks, to bring us, thirty minutes of back-to-back Dance Floor Friendly Gunk? (or Funk?)

And, on Saturday the 7th of June 2014, Craig had featured, and he had celebrated, his ‘South American Teaser’, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music.

That evening, we had given you, a Musical World Cup Teaser, ahead of "6 Music Celebrates" South America. Craig had put together a 30-minute South American mix, so you could expect, a Bossa Nova Heavy Funk Filled Soundtrack to your Saturday night. We had revealed, the 6 on 6 in 6 Challenge, as set by the 6 Music Listeners, last Weekend. They had picked six records, and they had asked, The Remixing Diesler, to mix them together, into a six minute track. If anyone could do it, The Diesler can. He's a Club DJ, Record Producer, Re-mixer and Label Manager at 'Here and Now Records’. We had also celebrated a Lady, whose career, has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970's, as the Front Woman of the Funk Band: Rufus. That evening, in: ‘The History of Women In Funk and Soul’, we had taken, a look, at the 'Queen of Funk': Chaka Khan.

And, on Friday the 13th of June 2014, up until, Sunday the 15th of June 2014, Craig, had brought, his Trunk of Funk Show, to his: ‘Liverpool Homecoming Gig’, to the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building, and which, had been broadcast, via a Special Edition, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 14th of June 2014. In front, of an audience of thousands, Craig had been joined, by Special Guests: Smoove and Turrell, and, on a Special diversion, from his European Tour: Lee Fields. And, Craig’s: Trunk of Funk Show, had also featured, some of the Listener's Favourite Sections, from Craig's Weekly: BBC Radio 6 Music: Funk and Soul Show, such as: The Spinage au Tois. And, it had culminated, with a DJ set, from the Man himself - one sure to be filled, with some, of the most Soulful and Funkiest Tunes around.

And, on Saturday the 12th of July 2014, Craig had Celebrated, his Fiftieth Birthday, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, which he had, originally Celebrated, on Friday the 11th of July 2014.

Tonight, we Celebrate: Craig's Fiftieth Birthday, with the Ultimate: Funk and Soul 'Top Fifty' Countdown. Craig has been immersed, in Funk and Soul, from an early age, as one, of his earliest Memories, had been, of his Mother and Father, dancing in the Kitchen, to Ray Charles – ‘I Got A Woman’ (Originally Titled: ‘I’ve Got A Woman'), on the Wireless. He is one, of the longest serving DJ's, on BBC Radio 6 Music, and when, he's not pounding the cobbles in Corrie, or in Outer Space, on Red Dwarf, he can be found, DJ'ing: Funk in Clubs, around the United Kingdom. Tonight, he'll take you, on a Musical Journey, starting off, in 1964, all the way through, to 2014, with the Pivotal Tracks, that have inspired him, over the years. And, it would not, be a Party, without plenty, of Surprise well-wishers, popping by, to wish Craig, a Happy Fiftieth Birthday!

On Saturday the 15th of November 2014, there had been, some wonderful Funk and Soul, coming out of Australia, at that point in time. And Craig, had pre-recorded, an Australian Special, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, just before, he had appeared, as a Contestant, on the ITV1: Reality Game Show: I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, for the best part, of a fortnight, from Sunday the 16th of November 2014, so that he would, be able, to take, a look, at what's: Hot Down Under. A Man at the Top of his Game, in Australia, is The Bamboo's: Lance Fergurson, and we, had given him, the task, of mixing up, the: Ozzie's: Funk and Soul Movers and Shakers. And Music, had been, expected, from: The Putbacks, and Ms Murphy, and Cookin' On 3 Burners, and Zillanova. And, a Northern Soul Fan, had talked Craig, through their Favourite Northern Foot Stompers, during: Talcum Time. Throughout 2014, we had celebrated, successful: Women In Funk and Soul. And during, the evening, of Saturday the 15th of November 2014, we had shone, our Funky Spotlight, on Gloria Gaynor, who is best known, for her Disco Era Hits: I Will Survive, and Never Can Say Goodbye, and Let Me Know (I Have The Right), and I Am What I Am.

On Saturday the 29th of November 2014, Craig had paid Tribute, to his: Brother: Dean, who had passed away, on Tuesday the 18th of November 2014, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, via playing, the Track: Sex Machine by Pucho and The Latin Soul Brothers.

On Saturday the 29th of November 2014, Craig had also mentioned, that his Brother Dean’s Funeral, had taken place, on Friday the 28th of November 2014, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music. 

Dean Charles had been, a Police Inspector, and after, he had retired, from the Police Force, he had run, a Bar and Restaurant, in Spain, which had been known, as: Lister’s Bar and Restaurant, which had been located, at the rear of the Strip, on the Calle del Mar, Cabo Roig, on the Orih, and on, the Costa Blanca, which has since, closed down, and it, is now, a Fish and Chip Restaurant, which is now known, as: Mary Keys.

And Craig, had mentioned, that his Brother Dean, had run, a Bar and Restaurant, in Spain, which had been known, as: Lister’s Bar and Restaurant, which had been located, at the rear of the Strip, on the Calle del Mar, Cabo Roig, on the Orih, and on, the Costa Blanca (which Craig, had visited, many times, with his Family, over the years!), which has since, closed down, and it, is now, a Fish and Chip Restaurant, which is now known, as: Mary Keys, many times, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, over the years. And Dean Charles, had also worked, as a Primary School Teacher, at a Primary School, in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, before he had passed away, on Tuesday the 18th of November 2014.

Also, on Saturday the 29th of November 2014, Craig’s Guest, on his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, is best known, for being, the Lead Singer of Punk Rock Band: The Sex Pistols: Mr John Lydon. After, a chance meeting, Craig and John, had shared, their Love of Funk and Soul, and Craig, had quickly realised, that he, had met, a very Famous Secret Soul Boy, and he had, invited him, on to, his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music. And, a BBC Radio 6 Music Northern Soul Fan, had shared, their Love, of the Heavy Beat, and Fast Tempo mid-nineteen sixties: Tamla Motown sound, during Talcum Time. And, at 8.00p.m, Craig had given you, thirty minutes, of back-2-back: Motown Hits, during The Trunk of Funk. And, we had celebrated, the Life, of the Living Legend: Roberta Flack, in The History of Women In Funk and Soul.

On Saturday the 17th of January 2015, Craig had launched, a brand new feature: The Funk and Soul Years, which had started off, from 1965, up until?, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music.

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CRAIG’S LIVERPOOL GIG FOR THE BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC STATION

And on, Friday the 5th of June 2015, Craig, had brought, his Funk and Soul Show, alongside: Lisa Stansfield, and Carleen Anderson, and The Fantasy Funk Band, which had been held, in front, of the: Royal Liver Building (the Iconic: Royal Liver Building!), at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, for the best part, of seven hours, and which, had been, a part, of the First Ever: BBC Music Day, and which, had been, a Celebration of Music, and Creativity, with Events, which had happened, across the Country, before the BBC Radio 6 Music Stars, had taken, to the Stage, and which, had been broadcast, alongside: Janice Long, from BBC Radio Two, and Dave Monks, from BBC Radio Merseyside, who had introduced, an ambitious, new Collaboration, between the Liverpool Resonate Music Education Hub (Youth Orchestra and Choir), and Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), which had happened, before Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), had Showcased, some of the Brightest New Talents, which have emerged, through the Festival Academy, and which, had been broadcast, via a Special Edition of Craig’s: Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 6th of June 2015.

And, for the rest of the evening, on Friday the 5th of June 2015, Janice Long, from BBC Radio Two, and Dave Monks, from BBC Radio Merseyside, had also introduced, some of their own: Picks for the Top, with a superb Set, from Cavalry, a Band, Dave has been pushing, on his Show, for months. There had also been, a Welcome Return for: The Zutons Singer: Dave McCabe, with his Latest Band: The Ramifications. As the Sun had set, taking the last, of the day's warmth, with it, Scouse Favourites: The Tea Street Band, had brought, the Set, to a close, with a short Set, of their Dreamy Balearic-inspired Indie. The crowds, had dwindled a little, as the night, had got colder, but there had been, a Weekend of Sunshine, ahead, with Stellar Performances, at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building,

On Saturday the 6th of June 2015, there had been, another packed line-up, with Performances, from: David Gest, and Whiston's: Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor McDonald, from Coronation Street), and Sam Bailey, and Collabro, at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building.

On Sunday the 7th of June 2015, there had been, another packed line-up, with Performances, from Connie Lush, and Rebecca Ferguson, at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building.

And, the Highlights, of the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, had featured: Lisa Stansfield, and John Turrell, and James Junior, and Carleen Anderson, and Andreya Triana (who had been, promoting tracks, from her new Album: Giants), and The Fantasy Funk Band, for the best part, of seven hours, and which, had been, a part of the First Ever: BBC Music Day, and which, had been, a Celebration of Music, and Creativity, with Events, which had happened, across the Country, before the BBC Radio 6 Music Stars, had taken, to the Stage, and which, had been, broadcast, alongside: Janice Long, from BBC Radio Two, and Dave Monks, from BBC Radio Merseyside, who had introduced, an ambitious, new Collaboration, between the Liverpool Resonate Music Education Hub, and Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), which had happened, before Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), had Showcased, some of the brightest new Talents, which have emerged, through the Festival Academy, and which, had taken place, on Friday the 5th of June 2015, which had been held, in front, of the: Royal Liver Building (the Iconic: Royal Liver Building!), at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, and which, had been broadcast, via a Special Edition of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 6th of June 2015.

As part, of the First Ever BBC Music Day - Craig Charles had returned, to the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building, for a Night of Live Music. And Craig, had invited, some Special Guests to Perform, including a One Off show, from The Fantasy Funk Band, including Guest Vocals, from Soul Legend: Carleen Anderson. And, the whole Night, had been wrapped up, with a DJ Set, from Craig, who had made sure, that it had been, the Biggest Free Party, the Liverpool Waterfront, had ever seen!

On Saturday the 13th of June 2015, Craig, had shared, the Live Music, which had been, recorded, at the Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, in front, of Liverpool's iconic: The (Royal) Liver Building, for BBC Music Day, last Weekend. Andreya Triana had performed a Soulful Set, from her new Album: 'Giants'. The Fantasy Funk Band (had been picked, by the BBC Radio 6 Music Listeners), had been joined, by Lisa Stansfield, and John Turrell, and Carleen Anderson, and James Junior. We had been reminiscing, about the Year: 1984, in The Funk and Soul Years. Music, by Jocelyn Brown, Chaka Khan, Womack AND Womack had been expected.... And Mr Charles, had invited a BBC Radio 6 Music Listener, onto the Funk and Soul Show, to talk us through, their Top Three: Funk and Soul Tunes in: The Spinage au Trois.

In between times, Craig had mentioned, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, that he had performed, some DJ Sets, at the Piazza, of the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, during the Summer of 2015.

And from, Monday the 20th of July 2015, up until, Friday the 31st of July 2015, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show.

And, on Saturday the 26th of September 2015, Craig had mentioned, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, that he had finished, working on: Coronation Street, on Wednesday the 23rd of September 2015. From time to time, Craig has played, the Coronation Street Theme Tune, on his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, in a very Funky way! And, a Reggae version, of the Coronation Sreet Theme Tune, had been recorded, by The I-Royals, and released, by Media Marvels, and WEA (Warner Bros. Records-Elektra Records-Atlantic Records, which is another: Former name, for the Warner Music Group {WMG}), during 1983.

On Saturday the 13th of February 2016, Craig Charles, and Nemone, had presented, Live Coverage, of the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, at Bristol, Avon.

On Saturday the 23rd of April 2016, Craig had paid Tribute, to the American Singer, and Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist, and Record Producer, and Actor: Prince, who had passed away, on Thursday the 21st of April 2016. And Craig, had played: Prince and The Revolution's Album: Purple Rain, in full. And Purple Rain, is a defining Album, from the nineteen eighties, which pulls together, strands of: R and B, and Rock, and Funk, and Pop, and Soul. And Craig, had also shared, the BBC Radio 6 Music Listener's memories, and he had, also played, the BBC Radio 6 Music Listener’s suggestions, from Prince’s: Extensive Back Catalogue.

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On Sunday the 24th of April 2016, from 1.00p.m to 2.00p.m, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, Trend Setter, and Taste Maker, and Genre Defying: Craig Charles, had shared, his very Personal, take on, and he had, also paid Tribute, to the American Singer, and Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist, and Record Producer, and Actor: Prince, who had passed away, on Thursday the 21st of April 2016. And Craig, had called, the American Singer, and Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist, and Record Producer, and Actor: Prince, who had passed away, on Thursday the 21st of April 2016, the most Talented, and Creative, and Innovative Artist, of his Generation. And Craig, had also taken, a look, at Prince's Forty Year Reign, and he had, shared, his own memories, of the American Singer, and Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist, and Record Producer, and Actor: Prince, who had passed away, on Thursday the 21st of April 2016, via playing Music, from his Extensive Back Catalogue.

And from, Monday the 30th of May 2016, up until, Friday the 3rd of June 2016, Craig had stood in, for Lauren Laverne, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Station. And on, Monday the 30th of May 2016, Craig had interviewed: the Musician, and DJ, and Record Producer: Will Holland, of: Quantic. And, the Multi-talented: Record Producer, had just released: 1000 Watts, the Third Record, from his Current Project, the Tropical dub-infused: Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno - Death of The Revolution. And on, Tuesday the 31st of May 2016, Craig had interviewed, the Hip Hop Musician, and Actor: Loyle Carner. And, The South London Rapper, had currently, been Exploring, his Passion, for Cooking, by setting up, a Cookery School, for Fourteen to Eighteen year olds, who are, growing up, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And on, Thursday the 2nd of June 2016, The Hot 8 Brass Band, had been in Session, and they, are one, of the most Popular Funk-style Brass Bands, on the Scene. And, the New Orleans Natives, have suffered, tragedy, and triumphed, over adversity, in a Career, spanning more, than two decades. And Craig, had also, needed, Track Suggestions, for a Special BBC Music Day Peoples Playlist, and he had, introduced, a brand new Track, to Just Added. And on, Friday the 3rd of June 2016, Craig had been joined, by BBC Music Day Ambassador, and Disco King, and Record Producer, and Songwriter, and Musician, and Composer, and Arranger, and Guitarist, of the Band: Chic: Nile Rodgers.

On Father’s Day: Sunday the 19th of June 2016, Craig had Presented, a Trunk of Funk Special, via his Funk and Soul Show at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station (which had also, been Released, as a Separate Excerpt), which had been, based, around Craig’s: Late Father: Joseph Wilfred Charles, a Former Sailor, who had hailed, from Georgetown, British Guyana, and he had, passed away, during November 2004.

And from, Monday the 22nd of August 2016, up until, Friday the 2nd of September 2016, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show.

On Saturday the 25th of March 2017, along with Mary Anne Hobbs, and Stuart Maconie, and Don Letts, Craig had Presented: The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, from Glasgow, Scotland, from 2.00p.m, for three hours. And Highlights, of: The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, from Glasgow, Scotland, had been included, via  a half hour DJ Set, on the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, on Saturday the 1st of April 2017. And, The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, from Glasgow, Scotland, had run, from Friday the 24th of March, up until, Sunday the 26th of March 2017.

And from, Bank Holiday: Monday the 29th of May 2017, up until, Friday the 2nd of June 2017, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show. And on, Thursday the 1st of June 2017, Craig, had Celebrated: Fifty Years, of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Album, which had, originally, been Released, on Friday the 26th of May 1967, via having, a Fight Club, between two, of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band’s Album's Tracks, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Listener, deciding what, we had played, to end, the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show. And on, Friday the 2nd of June 2017, our BBC Radio 6 Music: Poet, and the Stand-up Performer, and Broadcaster, and Playwright, and Screenwriter, and Children’s Author: Murray Lachlan Young, had joined us, with an, Egg Based Poem, to Wrap up, the week.

On Saturday the 22nd of July 2017, the Legendary: Motown Family Music Group: The Jacksons, had taken, some time out, of their, very busy Schedule, to meet up, with The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, because they, had embarked, on a World Tour, which had Celebrated, their Fiftieth Anniversary.

And on, Friday the 18th of August 2017, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show. And Craig, had brought, the Funk Music Genre, which the Listeners, of his BBC Radio 6 Music: Funk and Soul Show, and his BBC Radio Two: House Party Show, would have, expected, to dance them, into the Weekend. Plus, the Singer, and Songwriter, and Musician, and the Lead Singer, and Lyricist, of the Rock Band: Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, had chatted, with the BBC Radio 6 Music News Presenter, and the Former Drummer, of the Britpop Band: Menswear, and the Former: Rock Band: The Montrose Avenue: Matt Everitt, during the Music News. And, we had had, the First Play, of the Singer, and Songwriter, and Musician, and the Lead Singer, and Lyricist, of the Rock Band: Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant’s Brand New Single. Plus, the Earworm Extra, had wrapped up, the week, as we, had put together, a Thirty Minute Sweep, of Music, from your Earworms, which had been sent in, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Listeners, during the week.

And on, Bank Holiday: Monday the 28th of August 2017, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show. And Craig, had Delivered, his Trunk of Funk, to the Listeners, across the Breakfast Table, on that, Bank Holiday Morning. From pick-me-up: Philadelphia Soul, to Leap-out-of-bed: Motown Stompers, Craig had brought, the Listeners, his Finest Musical Choices, as Well, as all, of the Latest Releases, from the BBC Radio 6 Music Playlist.

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*And from, Monday the 23rd of July 2018, up until, Friday the 27th of July 2018, Craig had stood in, for Shaun Keaveny, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show. Craig Charles sits in for Shaun this morning and is after your Earworms in the first hour. Plus, as it's the Mercury Music Prize nomination week Craig plays something from Gomez's brilliant 1998 winning album Bring It On. There is a brilliant Version Excursion track to play, Craig recaps his interview with Lack Of Afro from his Saturday Night Funk and Soul show and Matt Everitt is here with the Music News which includes a chat with Tracey Thorn. Tues - Craig Charles sits in for Shaun this morning and is after your earworms in the first hour. Plus, as it's the Mercury Music Prize nomination week Craig plays something from Roni Size's brilliant 1997 winning album New Forms. Plus, Craig replays his chat with Smooth and Turrell from his Funk and Soul show and has a Version Excursion track from Curtis Mayfield. Wed - Craig Charles sits in for Shaun this morning and is after your earworms in the first hour. Plus, as it's the Mercury Music Prize nomination week Craig plays something from PJ Harvey's brilliant 2011 winning album Let England Shake and Matt Everitt is here with the latest Music News which includes a chat with Leon Bridges.. Plus, Craig chats with laid-back London Funksters MF Robots (AKA Music for Robots). The band is ex-Brand New Heavies drummer Jan Kincaid plus frontwoman Dawn Joseph and they chat about how their brand new debut album came about and there is a Version excursion track from Phyllis Hyman. Thurs - Craig Charles sits in for Shaun this morning and is after your earworms in the first hour. Plus, as it's the Mercury Music Prize nomination week Craig plays something from Arctic Monkeys' brilliant 2006 winning album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. then, in the final hour he recaps his interview from the start of the 2018 with the legendary Leroy Hutson. Georgie Rogers is here with the Music News, there is another Version Excursion track from Pat Lundy in the middle hour of the show and a 6 Music Recommends track from BC Camplight in the final hour. Fri - Craig is live from Salford with poet Murray Lachlan Young joining to end the show with a poem about Seagulls & an Album of the Day track from The Internet. Plus, there is a Version Excursion track from Brass Construction and Matt Everitt joins with the Music News which includes a look back at yesterday's long list of Mercury Music Prize nominations.

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*And from, Monday the 6th of April 2020, up until, Friday the 29th of May 2020, Craig had stood in, for Steve Lamacq, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Drivetime Show. And, as far, as I know, Steve had not been ill, with the Virus. He had just been taking, a bit of time out, that was all! Mon – 6.4.20 - Craig's got big tunes by the bucketload, and will be asking the nation to Club Together at 5. Plus there's the Remix @ 6, and big, big tunes. Did we mention the big tunes?  And which, had been, known, as: Craig Charles At Teatime, between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays on Radio 6 Music. The show was sometimes billed as Craig Charles Weekend Workout on Fridays.

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Stay Home, Rave Safe – Stay Home DJ Set

And on, Saturday the 6th of June 2020, Craig will be taking us on a virtual club hopping night out. First up, we’re taking you back to 1970’s New York and a session at the legendary ‘Loft Club’, for some positive, soulful and rhythmic vibes. Next up it’s London’s Africa Centre, which was small and intimate, well-known and well-loved cultural centre. As far as locations go for Jazzie B and his fellow Funky Dreds, then the Africa Centre was inspired. At 8pm Craig will be giving us a 30 minute ‘Civil Rights’ Trunk of Funk, out of respect, for the way, that George Floyd, had died, in the hands, of the Minneapolis Police, etc, on the 25th of May 2020.

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And on, Saturday the 27th of June 2020, Craig had celebrated, his Home Football Team: Liverpool Football Club, had been Crowned: Premier League Champions, on Thursday the 25th of June 2020, after the Best Part, of a Thirty Year Wait! And Craig, I had Really Felt, that it had Made, a Great Change, to have, some Positive News, for once, during these Terrible Times, which I Really do Feel, is a Very Welcome Change, indeed, and that, it is, a Very Good thing, where Everybody’s Morale, is concerned, these days!, with the best in funk and soul, with tracks from Little Richard, Gayle Adams and Talcum Time, for all you lovers of Northern Soul.

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And from, Monday the 2nd of June 2020, up until, Wednesday the 3rd of June 2020, there had been, half an hour from Craig Charles' Trunk of Punk, which had covered, a total of thirteen titles, which had included, The Stooges and Iggy Pop, and New York Dolls, and Death, and the Ramones, and The Damned, and Patti Smith, and The Clash, and The Saints, and Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and The Sex Pistols, and X-Ray Spex, and the Buzzcocks, and Kleenex, and Crass, and Stiff Little Fingers, and The Cramps, and Generation X, and The Slits, and The Raincoats, and X, and Television Personalities, and Black Flag, and Bad Brains, and Bikini Kill. This is a shorter version of the weekly Handpicked music mix in BBC Sounds, out every Wednesday. Search 'Handpicked' in the app to find the full episode and subscribe.

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Tuesday the 27th October 2020, and Wednesday the 28th of October 2020

Miles Plugs In

Episode 1 and Episode 2 (Exactly the same information, for Episode 2!)

Craig Charles explores Miles Davis' controversial electric period from 1969-1975.

Including contributions from Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland, John McLaughlin, Michael Henderson, Paul Buckmaster, Airto Moreira, Jack De Johnette and Julian Cope.

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Tuesday the 1st of December 2020

Steve Lamacq

Sleigh Home Rave Safe with Craig Charles

Steve officially launches the festive celebrations by joining up with the BBC Radio family from 1700 for BBC Radio’s Christmas House Party, where he will be joined in the simulcast by our friends on Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance, 1 Xtra, Radio 2 and the Asian Network. Plus Craig Charles joins Steve for the last hour as the two go back to back with banging party tunes.

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And from, Monday the 21st of December 2020, up until, Friday the 1st of January 2021, Craig had stood in, for Steve Lamacq, on the BBC Radio 6 Music Drivetime Show. Mon - 21.12.20 - Craig has another Club Together banger as chosen by you, along with more classics from his Trunk of Punk and your songs dedicated to our Key Workers: Songs In The Key Of (Christmas and New Year) Workers - where we send your messages to the people keeping the country going. Wed - 23.12.20 - Craig has another Club Together banger as chosen by you, plus there's X-Ray Ted's Trunk Of Punk mix, and you get to choose the last song of the show in Either/Or. Fri - 25.12.20 - Set a place at your dinner table for a Christmas with Craig! There's some familiar voices in the Trunk Of Punk, and Craig finally reveals the inspiration behind Either/Or. Mon - 28.12.20 -  You choose a dancefloor anthem in Club Together, there's a Remix @6 On 6, and Craig unleashes another TRUNK OF PUNK! No spitting! Fri - 1.1.21 - We'll Club Together at 5, there's a Remix @6 On 6, and two songs with the same title in Either/Or - which one ends the show? You decide! Plus there's the notorious TRUNK OF PUNK!

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And on, Tuesday the 5th of January 2021, Craig had stood in, for Mary Anne Hobbs, on the weekday mid-morning show, and selects his favourite new music of the day and some old skool classics. Plus there's a moment to relax with our Hit Reset track, just before noon. Two and a half hours of fascinating musical journeys with an infusion of the arts, it's mid-mornings for music lovers.

 

 

THE CRAIG CHARLES WEEKDAY SHOW

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*And on, Wednesday the 21st of July 2021, it had been announced, that Actor and DJ Craig Charles will replace Shaun Keaveny as the host of the weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music, the station has confirmed. The 57-year-old will begin presenting the show, which airs from 13:00-16:00 BST, from October 2021. He will continue to front The Craig Charles House Party on Radio 2 on Saturday mornings, as well as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on Saturday evenings on 6 Music. The programme will be broadcast from the BBC's Salford Studios. And which, had started, broadcasting, from Monday the 18th of October 2021. Craig Charles kicks off his brand new daily show with his special guest Robert Plant. They chat about his forthcoming album 'Raise the Roof', which is his first new material with Alison Krauss in fourteen years. Also on the show, Craig wants your 'Get Up, Get Down' tracks - one song that puts you in a great mood and one that picks you up if you're feeling down. E-mail your picks to craig@bbc.co.uk

Chris Hawkins is the Stand-in Presenter, for the Craig Charles Weekday Show.

Monday the 3rd of October 2022

Craig kick starts your week with the 'Poet Laureate of Twitter' Brian Bilston about his new collection of works titled 'Days Like These'.

They also launch 'Sonnet for 6' - a poem that Brian, Craig and the listeners will write in the run-up to National Poetry Day, as part of BBC Radio 6 Music's 'Way With Words'.

Also on the show, we shine a spotlight on maths graduate-cum-poet Harry Baker, who joins our 'Class of 2022' and performs his piece ‘A love poem for lonely prime numbers’.

Get involved and choose your favourite lyricists, spoken word artists and punk poets for our Purse of Verse. Get in touch - email craig@bbc.co.uk

Tuesday the 4th of October 2022

Craig gets ready for National Poetry Day by catching up with writer, producer, broadcaster and former politician Sir Trevor Philips.

They discuss the first time they worked together in 1985, when Craig appeared on Trevor's programme Black On Black.

Also on the show, grassroots poet Alice Ajani from Liverpool joins Craig's Class of 2022, and we take a moment to unwind in The Zen Den.

Thursday 6th October 2022

Craig celebrates National Poetry Day with a feast of words, rhymes and tunes.

Special guests include Mike Skinner of The Streets, punk poets Patti Smith and John Cooper Clarke, Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning and Antony Szmierek.

Craig performs some of his own work alongside J. Willgoose Esq of Public Service Broadcasting, who has composed some bespoke pieces of music to celebrate the day.

In the Class of 2022: UK Slam Poetry Champion John Berkavitch shares his experiences of performing at festivals all over the world. He will perform his piece: ‘Short List of Things You Already Know’, which he also performed for Benjamin Zephaniah’s show ‘Life & Rhymes’.

Finally, in Pass the Prose: Craig reads out the ‘Sonnet for 6’, composed by 6 Music listeners across the week.

It's a veritable feast of voices, celebrating 6 Music's Way With Words.

ABOUT THE BBC MUSIC JAZZ RADIO STATION

And, on Saturday the 14th of November 2015, for an additional hour, Craig Charles, had put, a Jazz Twist, into his usual Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, which had, shared his Love, of the Italian Jazz-Soul Vocalist: Mario Biondi, and the New Orleans Marching Band, and The Hot 8 Brass Band, and the Pianist, and Keyboardist, and Bandleader, and Composer, and Actor, the Legendary: Herbie Hancock, via the brand new: Temporary: BBC Music Jazz Radio Station (a Digital pop-up Radio Station), which had, been Launched, on Thursday the 12th of November 2015, from 2.00p.m, in Collaboration, with Jazz FM, for Four days, only, up until, Sunday the 15th of November 2015.

And the Vocalist, and Pianist, and the Jazz-pop: Singer-Songwriter: Jamie Cullum, had opened, the BBC Music Jazz Radio Station Service, with a Celebration, of his: Favourite Ever: Live Jazz Recordings. Digging into his Collection, of his: Favourite Ever: Live Jazz Recordings, Jamie had Played, Legendary Classics, from Montreux, to the Village Vanguard, and from: Birdland, to Ronnie Scott’s. And Jamie, had talked about, his own Favourite Gigs, and the Performances, he had wished, he had, been there, for. And, there had been, some Surprise Contemporary Shows, included, in the mix, as well.

And, the Actor and Comedian: John Thomson (whom Craig, had interviewed, when he, had stood in, for Graham Norton, on BBC Radio Two, for the best part, of Ten weeks, from, Saturday the 11th of July 2015 (Craig’s Fifty First Birthday!), up until: Saturday the 12th of September 2015), who is, best known, for his Roles, in: Cold Feet (Pete Gifford), and The Fast Show (Louis Balfour, the Host, of Jazz Club), and Coronation Street (Jesse Chadwick - 2008, and 2009-2010), had shared, his Love of Jazz. And Music, from: Surprise Surprise, and the Yellowjackets, and the Jazz Fusion and Latin Jazz Guitarist, and Composer, and Record Producer: Al Di Meola, had also, been, included, in the Mix, as well. And John, had Played: Louis Balfour, the Presenter, of Jazz Club, in: The Fast Show. Although, that had been, a Parody, at the time, he is, a Real Jazz Enthusiast, and a keen Drummer.

And, The BBC Music Jazz Station, had Returned, on Thursday the 10th of November 2016, at 10.00a.m, which had ran, around the Clock, until Monday the 14th of November 2016, at 10.00a.m. And, The Craig Charles Horny Horns Show, had been, on: The BBC Music Jazz Station, during the Morning, of Saturday the 12th of November 2016, from 11.00a.m, until 12.00p.m.

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THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL CLUB

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, also Tours Nationally, for Live DJ Sets, at Clubs, Festivals, and Special Events (which also includes: Northern Soul Nights). The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, which Tours Nationally, for Live DJ Sets, at Clubs, Festivals, and Special Events (which also includes: Northern Soul Nights), is officially known, as: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club. Festivals, performed, via The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, have included: Mostly Jazz, Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, The Big Chill, Limetree, Vintage at Goodwood, and the Wickerman Festival, and Northern Soul Nights. Events, during 2012, so far, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, have included: Coastival, and the SFX Weekender 2011 Convention, at Camber Sands, Camber, Rye, East Sussex. Monthly Residencies, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, have included: Band on The Wall, in Manchester, and The Wardrobe, in Leeds.

For those of you, who are interested in purchasing tickets, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, which specialises, in Live DJ Sets, at Clubs, Festivals, and Special Events (which also includes: Northern Soul Nights), then please go to:

Craig Charles Tour Dates and Tickets

THE FANTASY FUNK BAND

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show's Listeners, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, were asked, to vote, for their perfect Funk Band line-up and, during 2009, Craig had formed, the Fantasy Funk Band from their suggestions. And, The Fantasy Funk Band has featured: James Taylor (Hammond Organ), the Haggis Horns (Horns), Eddie Roberts (Guitar and Band Leader), Ernie Makone (Bass), and the Musician, and DJ, and Producer: Mike Bandoni (Drums), John Turrell (Male Vocals), Dionne Charles (Female Vocals), and Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove (Percussions and Band Leader). And, performances, via The Fantasy Funk Band, during 2010, included the Glastonbury Festival, The Big Chill Festival, and the Bingley Festival.

As part, of the Seventy Fifth Birthday Celebrations, of The BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London, on Friday the 30th of October 2009, Craig brought The Fantasy Funk Band, together for a special Live Music Session, at The BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London, on Saturday the 31st of October 2009. And, with regard, to Craig, bringing The Fantasy Funk Band’s, together, for a special Live Music Session, at The BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London, on Saturday the 31st of October 2009, had also been featured, as one of the highlights, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 26th of December 2009.

And, The Fantasy Funk Band, have often appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, via a recording, of the very well-known Beatles 1963 version, of the track: Money (That’s What I Want) {a more well-known version of the track: Money (That’s What I Want), was also recorded, by The Flying Lizards, during 1979}, on Saturday the 13th of March 2010. And, The Fantasy Funk Band, have also appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, via a recording, of the track: Indian Ropeman, on Saturday the 1st of October 2011. And, The Fantasy Funk Band, have also appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, via a recording, of the track: Last Night Changed It All White, on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. And, The Fantasy Funk Band, have also appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, via a recording, of the Curtis Mayfield Track: Move On Up, on Saturday the 12th of June 2010, which was also, performed Live, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 11th of June 2011.

And, on Thursday the 16th of February 2012, The Fantasy Funk Band, had come together, again, at The BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London, to rehearse, and record, an Album, in Celebration, of The BBC 6 Music Radio Station’s Tenth Anniversary Party, on Saturday the 10th of March 2012. Guest Singers, of The Fantasy Funk Band, have included, The Magic Numbers, and Lisa Stansfield, and Omar, and John Turrell, and Jasmine Kara, and Beverley Knight, and Pat Kane.

PRODUCERS OF THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW, AT THE BBC 6 MUSIC RADIO STATION

And, Producers of the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, for TBI Media, have included:

Adam Dineen: (Friday the 15th of March 2002, until Saturday the 17th of June 2006) The BBC Music Librarian, and co-Composer (along with The BBC Music Librarian, and co-composer: Paul Jackson):, for a different take, of the theme, for the BBC Documentary: Panorama, which had originally, been broadcast, on Thursday the 19th of July 2001. Adam Dineen and Paul Jackson, were commissioned, to compose, the theme, for a documentary, called: It'll Never Last.... Seventy Years Of British Television', presented by Alan Whicker, and transmitted, during early 2001.

Hermeet Chadha (also known, as Hermeet Chadhar): (Saturday the 4th of November 2006, until Saturday the 23rd of April 2011) (One Asian, under a Groove!), has been, a Producer of BBC Radio and Channel 4 Radio, and a former: Radio 1 Broadcast Assistant, to the late John Peel, the former DJ, and BBC Radio 1 Presenter, Record Producer, and Journalist. And, Hermeet, had also worked, for the Radio Presenter: Tom Ravenscroft, the son, of the late John Peel (whose real name, had been: John Ravenscroft), the former DJ, and BBC Radio 1 Presenter, Record Producer, and Journalist, for Channel 4 Radio, on a project, called: New Music Download, which had used, to do, fortnightly Podcasts, which had originally, ran between January 2008, until June 2008. And, the New Music Download Project, had originally, been known, as the Slashmusic Project, which had originally, ran from August 2006 to June 2007. And Tom Ravenscroft, currently presents, an experimental: Music Podcast, and he also presents, The Tom Ravenscroft Show, on Friday evenings, from 9.00p.m, until 12.00a.m slot (and the time, of The Tom Ravenscroft Show, has changed, from 7.00p.m, until 10.00p.m, from Friday the 6th of April 2012, onwards), since Friday June the 4th 2010, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and he has also sat in, for other DJs, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, including Tom Robinson and Gideon Coe.

Chloe Straw: (Saturday the 30th of April 2011, until Saturday the 9th of July 2011), is an experienced Freelance Radio Producer, who has produced, Radio Shows, for the Presenter, and DJ: Benji B, and the Presenter, and Music Journalist: Mary Anne Hobbs, and the Presenter, and DJ: Ras Kwame, and In New DJs We Trust, for the BBC Radio 1 Station, as well, as being, the Senior Producer, for the M1x shows, for BBC Radio 1Xtra. And, in her time, as a Freelance Radio Producer, Chloe has produced shows, for the BBC Radio 1 Station, and BBC Radio 1Xtra, and the BBC Radio 2 Station, and the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and The BBC Asian Network Radio Station, and KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and, KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and Galaxy. During 2009, Chloe, had won, a Sony Bronze Award, for producing, Mic Check, for the BBC Asian Network Radio Station. And Chloe, regularly uses, Multimedia, and Social Networking Websites, to support, and enhance audio projects, that she has worked on, and she has had, a wide experience, of directing, filming and editing short online Music Videos, for the BBC Radio 1 Station, and BBC Radio 1Xtra, and she, is also a skilled Events Organiser, and she has got, a strong track record, of running, High Quality: Five Hundred, to Three Thousand capacity events, for both Hospital Records and The Ministry of Sound, and she has also represented, Artists through Coda Agency, where she had organised bookings, for over twenty different artists on a weekly basis. And Chloe, has also got, very good Management experience, via overseeing a team, of three Radio Producers, one Assistant Radio Producer and Twelve Radio Presenters.

Ben Appleyard: (Saturday the 16th of July 2011, until ?), had been, one of the former Producers of The Adam and Joe Show, which had been, presented by Comedians: Adam Buxton, and Joe Cornish, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. The Adam and Joe Show, had started broadcasting, on Saturday the 27th of October 2007, and it ran, for three hours, in a Saturday morning slot, originally from 9:00a.m to 12:00p.m, before moving to 10:00a.m to 1:00p.m, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. After a hiatus, from Saturday the 26 December 2009, The Adam and Joe Show, returned for three months, on Saturday the 2nd of April 2011, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. The Adam and Joe Show, had won a Broadcasting Press Guild Award, for Radio Programme of the Year, on Friday the 4th of April 2008. And, The Adam and Joe Show, had been nominated, for four Silver Sony Radio Awards, at The Sony Radio Academy Awards Ceremony, on Monday the 6th of April 2009, and it had managed, to win, three Silver Sony Radio Sony Awards, at The Sony Radio Academy Awards Ceremony, on Monday the 11th of May 2009, and two, for the programme, in the "Entertainment" and "Comedy" categories, and one, for the "Video Wars" slot, in the "Competition" category. On Monday the 10th of May 2010, The Adam and Joe Show, had been awarded: The Sony Gold Radio Award for Best Comedy. And, the Judges, of The Sony Radio Academy Awards Ceremony, had described, The Adam and Joe Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, as "Extremely funny, engaging and inclusive". And, in their Thirtieth year, The Radio Academy Awards, sponsored, by Sony Music Entertainment, have nominated, the former: Adam and Joe Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, in both, the Best Entertainment Programme and Best Comedy sections, on Friday the 30th of March 2012.

Simon Hodge (Saturday the 16th of July 2011, until ?), had been, a part of the team, that had run: Club Latino, on BBC Radio Scotland, during 2007, and he has been, a regular contributor, to BBC Scotland’s: ‘Be-Bop to Hip-Hop’. In the past, Simon, has selected a range of Latin, and Dance Floor Jazz grooves. And, when, Living Legend, Roy Ayres, gave a Live performance in Edinburgh, it was Simon, who provided, support to his Live Set. And, Simon, is also Resident DJ, at Glasgow’s Live Room, where he has played, alongside Live acts, such as La Cortez, and Breakestra. 

Snowboy (Mark Cotgrove): (Saturday the 9th of April 2011, until ?), is the United Kingdom’s based: Afro Cuban Percussionist, and Bandleader, and DJ, and Music Critic, and Journalist, and Music Promoter. And Snowboy (Mark Cotgrove), has also performed, Live Music Sessions, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, which has included, a Live Music Session, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 30th of May 2009. And, on Saturday the 2nd of April 2011, Snowboy had popped in, to have a chat about his new role, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And Craig, had played, the Snowboy track: Que Viva Para Siempre, via the Freestyle Records Label (And, the inaugural episode, of the Freestyle Records Label Podcast, has seen: Greg Boraman, who presents, The Hammond (Organ Time Feature, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, share out, a selection of tasty treats, from the Freestyle Records Label. Including: Lack of Afro, Speedometer, Jessica Lauren Four, and some tracks, from the new: Sounds Of The Soul Underground compilation), and Little Man, via the Acid Jazz Record Label. In 1987, along with the former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984)  Presenter and KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter , and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain’s newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, the Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or “breaking”, many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy).

And Craig, has also, been ably, assisted, by Emma (Funk) Theophilus, the BBC Archivist, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, from 2008, until 2011? (Check that out, at a later date! Marie Birch).

 ABOUT GREG BORAMAN

 (Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

And, the Former: Hammond (Organ) Time Feature, which had originally, been presented, by the Jazzy & Bluesy Hammond and Keyboards Organist, for the Band: The Fantastics! (which had, originally, been known, as Reverend Cleatus and the Soul Saviours), and the Drummer, for the Band: Captain Hammond, and the A&R/Label Boss, of Soul Bank Music, and Freestyle Records, and he also, holds, a Residency, at BBE Music, and he is, also a DJ, for Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, and he is, also a Regular Contributor, of Jocks & Nerds Magazine, at the Independent Online Soho Radio Station, and he is, also a Longtime Collaborator, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station: Greg Boraman, on The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March, 2002, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006, was officially, restored, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 10th of September 2011, for once and for all!

 RED DWARF GUESTS AND CORONATION STREET GUESTS AND CONNECTIONS ON THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW

With regard, to the rest, of the Red Dwarf cast, who have appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and so far, Robert Llewellyn, who is well-known, as the Mechanoid: Kryten, has been, a special guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 28th of February 2009 (Now, I cannot be one hundred percent certain, that Robert Llewellyn, actually appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 28th of February 2009, to help promote, the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally, been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009 {And, February the 2nd of February 2009, had been, one of the filming dates, when Craig, and his fellow cast members, of Red Dwarf, had been working, on the Coronation Street set}, and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. And, I really do feel, in all honesty, that it might be, a very rough estimate, where that is concerned, anyhow! Marie Birch), to help promote, the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally, been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009 (And, February the 2nd of February 2009, had been, one of the filming dates, when Craig, and his fellow cast members, of Red Dwarf, had been working, on the Coronation Street set), and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. And, Craig Charles, had confirmed, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, that the filming, of Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, had gone on, for the best part of six months, and he had personally, wanted to thank, the crew, of the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, for all, of the hours, and the effort, that they had put in, with regard, to their working, on the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally, been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009 (And, February the 2nd of February 2009, had been, one of the filming dates, when Craig, and his fellow cast members, of Red Dwarf, had been working, on the Coronation Street set), and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. And Craig Charles, had confirmed, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, that the filming, of Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, had gone on, for the best part of six months, and he had personally, wanted to thank, the crew, of the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, for all, of the hours, and the effort, that they had put in, with regard, to their working, on the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally, been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009 (And, February the 2nd of February 2009, had been, one of the filming dates, when Craig, and his fellow cast members, of Red Dwarf, had been working, on the Coronation Street set), and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, before he had, actually gone on, to interview, Robert Llewellyn, who had been a special guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 28th of February 2009, to help promote, the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth (Now, I cannot be one hundred percent certain, that Robert Llewellyn, had actually appeared, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 28th of February 2009, as a special guest, to help promote, the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally, been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009 {And, February the 2nd of February 2009, had been, one of the filming dates, when Craig, and his fellow cast members, of Red Dwarf, had been working, on the Coronation Street set}, and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. And, I really do feel, in all honesty, that it might be, a very rough estimate, where that is concerned, anyhow! Marie Birch), after he had finished, filming the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, which had originally been filmed, during January 2009, and February 2009, and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, when all was said and done!

And, Danny John-Jules, who is well-known, as the Cat, on Red Dwarf, has also been, a special guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 20th of November 2010, after he had finished, opening Roots, a new Caribbean Takeaway, on the Osmaston Road, in Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, with Craig, on Friday the 19th of November 2010. And, the Caribbean Takeaway: Roots, on the Osmaston Road, in Allenton, Derby Derbyshire, is owned by Daniel Walsh, who is a very good friend, of Danny and Craig’s. And, a little known fact, about Danny John-Jules, is that, he was one, of the first Hip Hop DJs, in the United Kingdom, during the early nineteen nineties. And, Danny, had travelled back and forth, to New York, during the early nineteen eighties, buying and checking out, Nightclubs, like: The Disco Fever, and CB GB's, and he started, his own DJ Crew: "Sir Jules and The Knights of the Turntable," which had a regular spot, at Gossips Club, in London's West End. And, I daresay, that Danny’s experience, as a former: Hip Hop DJ, in the United Kingdom, during the early nineteen nineties, must have been, a great help, for Craig, when he had been, a guest, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, when all was said and done!

And, Craig’s Coronation Street Colleague, and good friend: Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald - 1989-), is also, a regular Listener, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And Simon, has asked, Craig, for the odd mention, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from 2006, onwards. Simon also starred, as himself, on the Three Part Special: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth, and which, had been aired, from Friday the 10th of April 2009, until Sunday the 12th of April 2009, over the 2009: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. And, Craig had also performed, as Simon’s Best Man, when he had married, his long-term Partner: Emma Gleave, on Saturday the 13th of November 2010.

And, Craig’s Coronation Street Colleague, and good friend: Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald - 1989-), is also, a regular Listener, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, had put his Steve McDonald, cap on, and he, had requested: Labi Siffre’s: Got the Blues, via Craig’s Trunk of Funk, on Saturday the 22nd of March 2014! And Craig’s: Trunk of Funk, is a special link up: Radio Show, with BBC Radio Two, and it, has since, become a permanent feature, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, along with the BBC Radio Two Station, since Saturday the 25th of January 2014, onwards!

And, Craig, has also interviewed, his Former: Coronation Street Colleague, and good friend, and the former: Channel Five (which had been, re-branded, as: Five, between 2002 and 2011, and which, had been, re-launched, as Channel 5, on Monday the 14th of February 2011, and which, had also, been applied, to: 5 News): Soap Opera: Family Affairs (1997-2005): actor: Rupert Hill (Jamie Baldwin - 2004-2008, and 2011), and (Cameron Davenport - 2002-2004), and the Manchester, Greater Manchester: co-Pub Owner, of The Castle Hotel, which is, situated on, 66, Oldham Street, in the Northern Quarter, of Manchester, Greater Manchester, and The Parlour, which is, situated on, 60, Beech Road, in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, and the Stand-up Comedian, and the Guitarist, and the Lead Vocalist, of the former: Indie Rock Band: Shepherds Pi (which he had originally formed, with his Former: Channel 5 {which was re-branded, as: Five, between 2002 and 2011, and which, was re-launched, as Channel 5, on Monday the 14th of February 2011, and which, was also applied, to: 5 News}: Soap Opera: Family Affairs (1997-2005): co-stars, and good friends: Sam Stockman, who played, his on-screen: Brother: Lewis Davenport, and Angela Hazeldine , who is very well-known, for portraying: Gemma Craig): Rupert Hill, and he now fronts, the newly formed: Indie and Alternative Rock Band: Biederbeck, as their Songwriter, Lead Vocalist, and their Guitarist, (and Rupert, had originally appeared, on a Music video, with the Indie Rock Band: Haven), on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 31st of May 2008. And, Craig, had also launched, another Fantasy Funk Band Live Music Session, on Saturday the 31st of May 2008.

And, Craig’s former: Coronation Street Colleague, and Good Friend: Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor - 2008-2011), is also, a regular Listener, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, Craig (Gazey), has also been, a special guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, a couple of times, (possibly?), during the Spring of 2009?, and (possibly?), during the Autumn of 2010?

And, Craig’s Coronation Street Colleague, and Good Friend: John Michie (Karl Munro - 2011-2013), who is also, very well-known, as DI Robbie Ross, in the former: Scottish Detective Television Series: Taggart (1998-2010), is also a regular listener, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And John, had pre-recorded, a session, called: Secret Soul Boy, and he, had requested: Walk Away Ren’ee by The Four Tops, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 17th of December 2011.

On Saturday the 5th of May 2012: The May Day: Bank Holiday Weekend, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, had linked up, with the BBC Radio 2 Station, via a Simulcast broadcast. And, Craig, had also met up, with the Soul Singer: Alice Russell, and the Musician, and the DJ, and the Record Producer: Will Quantic, on the cobbles of Coronation Street, and then, he took them down, to The Rovers Return, to catch up, on their new project. And, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, also featured, the listeners, Funk and Soul requests, and a Secret Soul Girl, popped by, and Craig continued, to count down, his all time favourite, Funky Numbers, in Fifty Two Weeks of Funk. And, with regard, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Station, linking up, with the BBC Radio 2 Station, via a Simulcast broadcast, and, Craig, also meeting up, with the Soul Singer: Alice Russell, and the Musician, and the DJ, and the Record Producer: Will Quantic, on the cobbles of Coronation Street, and his taking, them down, to The Rovers Return, to catch up, on their new project, on Saturday the 5th of May 2012, had also been, a promotion, for Craig’s eventual return, to Coronation Street, as his character: Lloyd Mullaney, some time, during June 2012.

On Saturday the 16th of March 2013, the James Taylor Quartet, had been, in Session, and conversation, performing tracks, from their new Album: 'Closer To You', on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station. And challenging, Craig's Trunk of Funk, had been: Red Dwarf's: Danny John-Jules, as part, of BBC Radio 6 Music Celebrates Comedy.

STAND-IN PRESENTERS ON BEHALF OF THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW

Norman Jay (MBE) (2002-2005), is an innovative, pioneering Club, and Radio, and Sound System DJ. And, he first came to prominence, playing unlicensed, or 'Warehouse Parties”, during the early nineteen eighties, such as: “Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop”. And, Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop, had originally been, a Crazy House Party, that had, originally, been run, by Norman, during 1984, in Acton, West London, during the nineteen eighties, which had eventually led, to him, playing the “Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop Warehouse Parties”, with the BBC Radio 1: DJ, and Producer: Judge Jules, and Dan Benidict. And, out of nostalgia, Norman Jay, went and re-launched, his “Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop Crazy House Party, at a Vintage Night, at The Southbank Centre, Greater London, on Friday the 29th of July 2011. And, Norman Jay’s, diverse, and deep Musical Knowledge, and his refusal, to be restricted, to playing, from any single genre, distinguishes him, from his peers. And, Norman Jay, is commonly, attributed, to coining, the phrase: 'Rare Groove'. And, the term: “Soul Power”, was originally, coined by the British DJ: Norman Jay, after his: "The Original Rare Groove Show" on Pirate Radio Station KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990). And, Norman Jay’s: "The Original Rare Groove Show", had been, a collaboration, with the BBC Radio 1: DJ, and Producer: Judge Jules, and it, had featured, a mainly, Urban soundtrack, from the nineteen seventies, and nineteen eighties, mixed in, with early: House Music. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is defined, as very hard, to source, or relatively obscure, Soul or Jazz Music. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is primarily, associated, with Funk, Jazz and Pop, but it is, also connected, to sub-genres, including Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz, Soul, R&B, Northern Soul, and Disco. And, Vinyl Records, that fall, into this category, generally have high re-sale prices. And, Rare Groove Records, have been sought after, by not only, Record Collectors, and Lovers, of this type of Music, but also, by Hip-hop Artists and Producers. Online Music Retailers, sell a wide selection, of The Rare Groove Scene, at more affordable prices, offering fast downloads, in Digital format. And, this availability, and ease of access, has brought about, a resurgence, of the genre, in recent years. And, collecting rare, Vinyl Records, is an important aspect, of The Rare Groove Scene. And, The Rare Groove Scene, began, when DJs, presented an eclectic, mix, of Music, that placed, a particular emphasis, on Politically Articulate Dance-Funk recordings, connected to The Black Power Movement, which is a Political slogan, and a name, for various, associated ideologies. And, The Black Power Movement, is used, in the movement, among people, of Black African descent, throughout the world, though primarily, by African Americans, in the United States of America. And, The Black Power Movement, was prominent, in the late nineteen sixties, and early nineteen seventies, emphasizing Racial pride, and the creation, of Black Political, and Cultural Institutions, to nurture, and promote, Black Collective interests, and advance, Black values. And, "Black Power" expresses a range, of Political goals, from defense, against Racial oppression, to the establishment, of Social Institutions, and a self-sufficient economy. And, the earliest, known usage of the term: “Black Power”, is found, in a 1954 book, by Richard Wright, an African-American Author, of sometimes, controversial novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. And, much of his literature, concerns, Racial themes, especially those, involving the plight, of African-Americans, during the late nineteenth, to mid-twentieth centuries. And, his work, helped, to re-define, discussions, of Race Relations, in the United States of America, in the mid-twentieth century, titled Black Power. Although, he did not: "Coin" the phrase, the New York Politician and Pastor: Adam Clayton Powell Junior, who had represented, Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71), had been, the first person, in New York of African-American descent, elected to Congress, and he became, a powerful: National Politician, who had used, the term, on Sunday the 29th of May 1966, during a Baccalaureate address, at Howard University: "To demand, these God-given rights, is to seek: Black Power". And, Pirate Radio stations, and DJs, participated, in a "Recovery, Repackaging, and Retrieval" of obscure music, that reflected, related to, or translated, inequalities of race and gender, and the struggles, of the Civil Rights Movement. And, Music, that had failed, to have gained acceptance, in a previous time, was given, a brand new: "New Lease of Life", by DJs, on Pirate Radio Stations. And, The Rare Groove Scene, also provided, a Musical space, where the 'Symbolic Capitol', of the music, became very important. And, the longest-running, Rare Groove Radio show, in the United States, is "Soul Power", on WWOZ 90.7 FM (New Orleans), and wwoz.org, and it is hosted, by DJ Soul Sister (aka "Soul Sister"), who is cited, as the "Queen of Rare Groove". And, The Soul Power Show, originally, began, during 1996. And, Norman Jay, had established, himself, through the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), on which, he had presented, Radio shows, alongside the Founders, and the DJs: Gordon Mac and George Power of the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990). And, at KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), Norman, had hosted, the very first, of what, eventually became, his legendary 'Musiquarium' shows. And, Norman, also became, a very good friend, of Craig’s, because Craig, had originally been, one of the Founder: DJ’s, of KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and Craig, had used, to present, The Breakfast Show, during the early nineteen nineties. And, Norman Jay, had originally, joined, the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984), and KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), where he worked, alongside, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM  (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, at his newly created, and highly influential, Record Label: Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, after a long involvement, with KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), Norman had joined, BBC London, during April 1997, where his 'Giant 45' show, gained a Loyal following, across the globe, up until, February 2008. His Good Times Sound System, which he started, with his Brother: Joey, is a major attraction, to many Music fans, who have attended, the two day: August: Bank Holiday: Notting Hill Carnival. The Good Times Sound System, now attracts, an estimated, fifteen thousand revellers, a day, during the August: Bank Holiday: Notting Hill Carnival. The Good Times Sound System, has also extended, into a series of compilation CD’s. And, Norman Jay, describes himself, as a primarily: House Music DJ, but the Good Times Sound System, includes Classic Seventies, and Classic Eighties: Funk, Soul, and Jazz-funk. And, previous Carnival Tracks, have typically, included: Estelle’s: 1980; and tracks, featured in recent Radio shows, have included, Billy Griffin’s: Hold Me Tighter In The Rain, and more contemporary tracks, in the form, of Heavy's track: Wonderlove. And, Norman Jay, also presents, the Funk Factory, on the BBC Radio Two Station, which goes out, every six weeks, of the year. In addition, to this, Norman, had been, one of twenty DJ’s, who had played, one track, each at the 2005: BBC Worldwide Awards, which had produced, three specials, for the BBC Radio One Station, over the 2005: Christmas Holiday period, and the 2006: New Year Holiday period, hosted by Gilles Peterson, the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, Norman Jay, is an established regular, at the Big Chill Festival, where his Sunday afternoon slot, on the main stage, is widely regarded, as one of the highlights of the weekend. And, Craig, has also interviewed, Norman Jay, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 2nd of August 2008. And, Craig, had also spoken, to Norman Jay, at The 2010 Glastonbury Festival, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 26th of June 2010. And, Norman Jay, had also worked, as a DJ, at the infamous: Crackers Nightclub (1976-1981), which had been, re-launched, during July 2008 (possibly, Friday the 11th of July 2008), and Crackers Nightclub, went and re-opened, its doors, at the Club Surya (which had officially opened, on Friday the 11th of July 2008, which became, the World's first Ecological Nightclub), during 2009, along with the likes, of Trevor Shakes, Dez Parkes and Gilles Peterson (the former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio One Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, Norman Jay, has also supported, the Pure Mint Recordings: Record Label, which is based, in London, and which, had originally been, launched, during 2004.

Dez Parkes  (2002-2005), is a DJ, a Dancer, and a Record Compiler, and a Record Collector, and a Record Label owner, and a Music Producer, and he is also, one of the United Kingdom’s, most knowledgeable sources, of Music information, based in, the Nation’s Capital. And, there are, some people, who insist, that Dez Parkes, is a Walking Encyclopedia, on Music. And, for Thirty years, Dez has monitored, the changing face of entertainment, as a DJ, and a Dancer, and as, a Record Label owner. And, Dez’s passion, for Music, began as a young child, growing up, in a Collectors environment: his Father, had been, a Record Collector, covering all aspects, of Black Music, and Dez himself, had ventured, into this intriguing World, in his early teens. In the early nineteen seventies, Dez started dancing, in the Underground Clubs, with groups, and he became, something of a fixture, at the infamous: Crackers Nightclub (1976-1981), which had been, re-launched, during July 2008 (possibly, Friday the 11th of July 2008), and Crackers Nightclub, went and re-opened, its doors, at the Club Surya (which had officially opened, on Friday the 11th of July 2008, which became, the World's First Ecological Nightclub), during 2009 And, at the infamous: Crackers Nightclub (1976-1981), which had been, re-launched, during July 2008 (possibly, Friday the 11th of July 2008), and Crackers Nightclub, went and re-opened, its doors, at the Club Surya (which had officially opened, on Friday the 11th of July 2008, which became, the World's First Ecological Nightclub), during 2009, Dez Parkes, worked, alongside, the likes, of Trevor Shakes, Norman Jay, and Gilles Peterson, the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio One Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy), and the Birds Nest Nightclub, and the Whisky A Go Go Nightclub (and, the Whiskey A Go Go, Nightclub, closed down, during 1981, and today, it is known, as: The Wag, which had originally, opened, during April 1981. And The Wag, closed down, on Saturday the 5th of May 2001, and it, was re-opened, as an Irish Themed Pub, during the Summer of 2001?), to name, but a few, where under, the tag: Unknown Kwantity, he became responsible, for getting, the Party going. And, Dez’s first DJ spot, was to cover, for the Resident DJ: Sonny, at the Whisky A Go Go Nightclub, amongst others. Then came a liaison, with the Vinyl Spinner: Trevor Shakes (who had also, worked, as a DJ, at Crackers Nightclub, along with the likes, of Dez Parkes, Norman Jay, and Gilles Peterson, the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio One Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy), and Dez and Trevor, had eventually, teamed up, to kick off, the Underground Club: Spats. Running for some three years, the Underground Club: Spats, built up, an enviable reputation, and anybody, who was anybody, and many, of todays, significant names, attended, to soak up, the Music, and the atmosphere. And, further stints, at Browns and The Maze, Nottingham, and Ronnie’s Bar (The Upstairs Bar), at Ronnie Scott’s Nightclub, managed, to keep up, Dez’s reputation, flying high. During, 1987, Dez had been, approached, by the RCA Record Label, to compile, and launch, the Rare Series of Albums, which was undisputedly, responsible, for starting, the whole rare Groove revival. And, the first release, of the Rare Series of Albums, went straight into, the National Album Charts, at No: 75 (and, this was a real ground-breaker, for Underground Rare Black Music, in this country). And, four further Volumes, of the Rare Series of Albums, were released, plus a Best Of The Rare Series of Albums. And, The Rare Series of Albums, was also responsible, for containing numerous breaks, beats, samples and loops. On the back, of The Rare Series of Albums, he then compiled: Motown Rate Grooves, and Prelude One, again, for the RCA Record Label. At the same time, Dez was working, on some of the Capitals Pirate Radio Stations, including WBLS (which is now a legal: R and B Radio Station), Dance FM and Laser 558 (which had been, originally launched, during May, and Laser 558, eventually closed down, during ?). During, this very busy period, Dez and several associates, had launched: TUF (The Underground Family) Record Label, which had kicked off, with a Cover, of Sweet Charles Yes Its You by Diana Brown and The Brothers, which had proved, to be a major Underground Club hit, and the group, went on, to become, the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies. And, the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies, along with other Bands, such as, as the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, Mother Earth, and Galliano, had been a part, of the brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, TUF (The Underground Family) Record Label, following projects, by the Band: Zinc and Rodeo Jones (And, there will be more information, to come, about, the Band: Zinc and Rodeo Jones, at a later date! Marie Birch), had been, received, reasonably well, but following, a Hip-hop excursion, from the East Side Connection (which had also, rocked, TUF (The Underground Family) Record Label) the Company had been, alas wound up. And, Dez’s next liaison, had been, with Ace Records, where he compiled: The Best of Pleasure: Volumes I and II. Further compilations, for Ace Records, followed namely: All Spice, Jazz Collective, and The Best of (Henry) Pucho (Brown) and The Latin Soul Brothers (Pucho has also been, a Timbales Player, a Bandleader, and an Acid Soul Musician). And, Dez, was later approached, by Mastercuts Records Label (which had originally, been formed, during 1992), he was asked, to compile, a couple of albums, for them. What followed, were Classic Mastercuts; Rare Groove: Volume I, and Classic Mastercuts: Rare Groove: Volume II, and Classic Mastercuts: Rare Groove: Volume III, and Classic Mastercuts: Eighties Groove: Volume I, and Classic Mastercuts: Eighties Groove: Volume II, and Classic Mastercuts: Eighties Groove: Volume III. And, Dez, continued to work, in various areas, of the Music Industry, and he continues, to do so, to this very day. And, Dez, currently holds, approximately Fifty thousand records, in his collection. And he has stated, on his Pod0Matic Website: "Remember, to check out, my Radio Show, every Friday, from 11.00p.m to 1.00a.m GMT”. One Love. Dez”. And, The 'Just Good Music Show' is on Starpoint Radio, the Community Radio Station, for South East London.

Sacha Baron Cohen (as ‘Ali G’) (2005-2006 and Friday 23rd June 2006, up until, July 2006?), is very well-known, on a World-wide basis, for his portrayal, via the fictional characters, that he has invented: ‘Ali G’ (Alistair Leslie Graham), and ‘Borat’(Sagdiyev), and ‘Bruno’ (Gehard). The fictional character: ‘Ali G’, had originally appeared, on Channel Four’s: Eleven O’ Clock Show, and as the title character, of Channel Four’s: Da Ali G Show, during 2000, and on HBO (Home Box Office Cable Television Network), during 2003–2004. And, ‘Ali G’, is also the title character, of the film: Ali G Indahouse. And, Cohen's character: ‘Ali G’, along with ‘Borat’ and ‘Bruno’, have since been, retired. And, Sacha Baron Cohen, is also, very well- known, as a stand-up Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Voice Artist.                                                                                                                          

Eddie Piller (2006, and August 2006, up until, Saturday the 28th of October 2006), is a Disc Jockey, and a Record Label Entrepreneur, and a Manager, and a Concert Promoter, and an Impresario. Starting his career, in the nineteen eighties, as a part, of the English Mod Revival, Eddie Piller, launched, the Underground Mod Fanzine: Extraordinary Sensations, during 1980. And, the Underground Mod Fanzine: Extraordinary Sensations, had originally ran, from 1980, until 1988? During 1985, Eddie Piller, started the Mod: Countdown Records Label (which ran, from 1985, until 1987), through the Stiff Records Label, which had originally been, created, in London, during 1976, by Entrepreneurs: Dave Robinson and Andrew Jakeman: (aka Jake Riviera), best known, for his management, of such performers, as Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, and The Damned, who he also signed up, to The Stiff Records Label. And, the Stiff Records Label, was active, until 1985. And, the Stiff Records Label, was officially, re-activated, during 2007. And, The Stiff Records: Record Label, in question, gave fresh momentum, to the Underground Mod scene, by signing up, Bands, such as, The Garage Band: The Prisoners (with a nineteen sixties sound), and Makin' Time, and by issuing, the Mod Revival: Compilation album: 5-4-3-2-1: Go! And, Eddie Piller, had also made an appearance, in The Style Council's video, for their single: "A Solid Bond In Your Heart". And, Eddie Piller, had also signed up: A and R'd Bands, like The Untouchables, and The Garage Band: (with a 1960’s Sound) The Prisoners, and Makin' Time, for the Stiff Records Label. And, Eddie Piller, had also set up, an Indie Record Label, entitled: Re-Elect The President, which had launched, the careers, of the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Band: The Jazz Renegades (which had featured, The Style Council: Drummer: Steve White). In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984), and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: JAZZ FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). Other career highlights, for Eddie Piller, had included, acquiring ownership, of The Blue Note Nightclub. Eddie bought a derelict space, during 1993? 1994?, and he created: The Blue Note Nightclub, which revolutionised, London Club Culture. A non-house Music Policy, saw the Blue Note Nightclub, provide a home, for the likes of the Electronic Music Artist, Disc Jockey, Visual Artist and actor: Goldie, and the Icelandic Singer-songwriter: Bjork, and the Lead Singer, of the Alternative Rock Band: The Stone Roses: Ian Brown, and the Producer and Composer, and Tabla Player, who is very well-known, for creating, an innovative fusion, of Indian Classical Music, and Drum and Bass: Talvin Singh. And, Talvin Singh, has generally, been considered, as involved, with an Electronica sub genre, called The Asian Underground, and more recently, which has been, more well-known, as Indian and/or Asian Electronica, and the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, comprising of Matt Black, and Jonathon More (an ex-art Teacher), who had originally, both, been Disc Jockeys, at the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and they, had also been, part-time DJs, on the Rare Groove Scene. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is defined, as very hard, to source, or relatively obscure, Soul or Jazz Music. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is primarily, associated with Funk, Jazz and Pop, but it is, also connected, to sub-genres, including Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz, Soul, R and B, Northern Soul, and Disco. And, Vinyl Records, that fall, into this category, generally have high re-sale prices. And, Rare Groove Records, have been sought after, by not only, Record Collectors, and lovers, of this type of Music, but also by Hip-hop Artists and Producers. Online Music Retailers, sell a wide selection, of The Rare Groove Scene, at more affordable prices, offering fast downloads, in Digital format. And, this availability, and ease of access, has brought about, a resurgence, of the genre, in recent years. And, collecting rare, Vinyl Records, is an important aspect, of The Rare Groove Scene. And, The Rare Groove Scene, began when DJs, presented an eclectic mix of Music, that placed, a particular emphasis, on Politically Articulate Dance-Funk recordings, connected to The Black Power Movement, which is a Political slogan, and a name, for various, associated ideologies. And, The Black Power Movement, is used, in the movement, among people, of Black African descent, throughout the world, though primarily, by African Americans, in the United States of America. And, The Black Power Movement, was prominent, in the late nineteen sixties, and early nineteen seventies, emphasizing Racial pride, and the creation, of Black Political, and Cultural Institutions, to nurture, and promote, Black Collective interests, and advance, Black values. And, "Black Power" expresses a range, of Political goals, from defense, against Racial oppression, to the establishment, of Social Institutions, and a self-sufficient economy. And, the earliest, known usage of the term: “Black Power”, is found, in a 1954 book, by Richard Wright, an African-American Author, of sometimes, controversial novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. And, much of his literature, concerns, Racial themes, especially those, involving the plight, of African-Americans, during the late nineteenth, to mid-twentieth centuries. And, his work, helped re-define, discussions, of Race Relations, in the United States of America, in the mid-twentieth century, titled Black Power. Although, he did not: "Coin" the phrase, the New York Politician and Pastor: Adam Clayton Powell Junior, who had represented, Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71), had been, the first person, in New York of African-American descent, elected to Congress, and he became, a powerful: National Politician, who had used, the term, on Sunday the 29th of May 1966, during a Baccalaureate address, at Howard University: "To demand, these God-given rights, is to seek: Black Power". And, Pirate Radio stations, and DJs, participated, in a "Recovery, Repackaging, and Retrieval" of obscure music, that reflected, related to, or translated, inequalities of race and gender, and the struggles, of the Civil Rights Movement. And, Music, that had failed, to have gained acceptance, in a previous time, was given, a brand new: "New Lease of Life", by DJs, on Pirate Radio Stations. And, The Rare Groove Scene, also provided, a Musical space, where the 'Symbolic Capitol', of the music, became very important. And, the longest-running, Rare Groove Radio show, in the United States, is "Soul Power", on WWOZ 90.7 FM (New Orleans), and wwoz.org, and it is hosted, by DJ Soul Sister (aka "Soul Sister"), who is cited, as the "Queen of Rare Groove”. And, The Soul Power Show, began in 1996. And, the term: “Soul Power”, was originally, coined by British DJ: Norman Jay, after his: "The Original Rare Groove Show" on the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990). And, Norman Jay’s: "The Original Rare Groove Show", was a collaboration, with the BBC Radio 1: DJ, and Producer: Judge Jules, and it featured, a mainly, Urban soundtrack, from the nineteen seventies, and nineteen eighties, mixed in, with early: House Music. And, the Blue Note Nightclub ran, for only five years, but it is, credited, for kick-starting, the whole Hoxton scene. And, The Blue Note Nightclub, had also won, the “Club of The Millennium” Award, from “Time Out Magazine”, during ? And, Eddie Piller, has continued, to be influential, in the Underground Dance Music scene, due to his many, live DJing appearances, and standing in, for The Craig Charles Funk Show (The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, Eddie, is also a regular, at most, of the British Festivals, and he usually appears, at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, Bestival, and the Isle Of Wight Scooter Rally, every August. And, Eddie Piller, is now back, on the airwaves, with his own Radio Show, on the new Q Radio Station, which is allied, to the Music Magazine, of the same name. And, The Q Radio Station, had originally, being launched, during June 2008, and 'The Eddie Piller Show', is a Playlist Free Musical Journey (apparently!). And, during, late 2010, Eddie Piller, began to host, a regular Podcast, called "The Modcast", on The Q Radio Station. And, the monthly/bi-monthly Podcast, is co-hosted, with actor: Jonny Owen, and A and R Man: Dean Rudland, on The Q Radio Station, and it features, brand new Music, Film, Sport, Fashion, and it also discusses: "All Things Mod and Beyond".

And, Eddie Piller, did eventually, come back, as a Guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 25th of July 2009, and he had originally promised, Craig, that he would come back, as a Guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, during November 2006. And, when Eddie Piller, did come back, as a Guest, on the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on Saturday the 25th of July 2009, it had been, via Telephone contact, only, because he had been, very busy indeed, at the time, even though, he had been, very good, indeed, at the time, anyhow!

And, I have recently discovered, that Eddie Piller, had stood in, for Craig, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, on Saturday the 23rd of November 2013, once again, which he had, originally mentioned, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, on Saturday the 30th of November 2013, because, he had been, on a well-deserved, and a well-earned break, from his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station!

And Eddie Piller, had also, stood in, for Craig, as the Presenter, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, on Saturday the 11th of February 2017.

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*On Saturday the 31st of March 2018, Eddie Piller and Martin Freeman, etcetera, had stood in, for etcetera! You might know him as Tim from The Office, or Dr Watson in the BBC series Sherlock or even Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's film trilogy The Hobbit......But did you know Martin Freeman is also a Secret Soul Boy?
Craig hands over the wheels of souly steel for this one-off special, to Martin and Eddie Piller, DJ and founder of Acid Jazz Records. You can hear them chat about their new music project that marks 30 years of Acid Jazz Records. Expect tunes from Kamasi Washington to Marlena Shaw, plus a crate load of funk, Northern Soul, jazz and Motown goodness, as they spin their favourite tracks from their personal record collections.

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Unfortunately however, with regard, to my finding out, any more information, about the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, I am afraid, that there has, been far, too much information, and not, only that, there has, also been, far more, extensive research, involved, for me, to sort out, where they are concerned, at this point, in time! And, not only that, I am afraid, that there will be far, too much, information, with regard, to the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, than my Profile of Eddie Piller, can handle, at this point, in time! And therefore, the rest of my information, with regard, to the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, has recently, been copied over, and uploaded, on to, my BBC 6 Music Extra Information Website!

Ronnie Herel (Saturday the 5th of April 2008), is a Disc Jockey, and a Radio Presenter, on BBC Radio 1Xtra, the BBC's Digital Station, for Black Music, which had originally, been launched, on Friday the 16th of August 2002, and he presents, the Flagship: BBC Radio 1Xtra: R and B Radio Show, on Monday evenings, from 10.00p.m, until 1.00am. And, Ronnie has also hosted: The BBC Radio 1Xtra Chart Show, and The Basement, on BBC Radio 1Xtra, on a Saturday, and a Sunday afternoon, from 1.00p.m, until 4.00p.m, respectively. Consequently, Ronnie Herel, has now been selected, as one, of a few DJ’s, to carry out, a Resident spot, on the BBC Radio One Station’s Saturday evening, from the 1.00am, until 3.00a.m slot, from January 2011, onwards. And, Ronnie, has sat in, for the BBC Radio One Presenter and Actor: Greg James' (painfully) early Breakfast show, on the BBC Radio One Station, on many occasions. And, Ronnie, has previously, been nominated, for two MOBO awards, in the categories, of Best Radio Show, and UK Best Club DJ, and he was voted, Best Club DJ, by readers, of the Blues and Soul Magazine, during the Millennium. And, Ronnie, has also been, nominated, for Best DJ, at the Urban Music Awards, during 2008. And, Ronnie Herel, has also supported, Artists, such as the American: Keyboardist, Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer, whose Musical styles, include: Funk, and Soul, and Dance, and Electronica Music: Amp Fiddler (And, Amp Fiddler, is probably, best known, for his contributions, to the nineteen seventies: R&B Band: Enchantment, and as a part, of George Clinton’s (George Clinton, is an American Singer, and a Songwriter, and a Bandleader, and a Music Producer, and the Principal Architect of P-Funk (and P-Funk, is a shorthand term, for the Repertoire, and performers, associated, with George Clinton, and the Parliament, and the Funkadelic collective, and the distinctive style, of Funk Music, they had performed. And, the P-Funk groups, had their heyday, during the nineteen seventies, and they continue, to attract, new fans, thanks both, to the legacy of samples, they had bequeathed, over the years, to Hip hop, and the Live Shows, that the Bands, continue to perform). And, George Clinton, had also been, the Mastermind, of the Bands: Parliament, and Funkadelic, during the nineteen seventies, and the early nineteen eighties, and he launched, a Solo career, during 1981. And, George Clinton, has been cited, as one of the foremost innovators, of Funk Music, along with James Brown, and Sly Stone, who is, is an American Musician, Songwriter, and Record Producer, and multi-instrumentalist. And, Sly Stone, is more well-known, for his role, as the Frontman, for the Band: Sly and The Family Stone, a band, which played a critical role, in the development, of Soul, and Funk, and Psychedelia, during the nineteen sixties, and the nineteen seventies. And, Sly’s Band: Sly and The Family Stone, also contained, several of his Family members, and friends, and they, were also, the first major: American Rock Band, to have, an "integrated, multi-gender" lineup. And, on Tuesday the 12th of January 1993, Sly Stone, was inducted, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame And George Clinton, was also inducted, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, during May 1997, with fifteen other members, of his Bands: Parliament-Funkadelic), and the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies. And, the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies, along with other Bands, such as, as the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, Mother Earth, and Galliano, had been a part, of the brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio One Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, Ronnie, has also performed, on releases, by the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies. And, the Acid Jazz Band: The Brand New Heavies, along with other Bands, such as, The Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, Mother Earth and Galliano, had been a part, of the brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. In 1987, along with the Former: London Pirate Radio Stations: Invicta (Radio Invicta, had been, a free Radio Station, that had, originally broadcast, in London, from 1970 to 1984) Presenter, and KISS FM (and, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Mad On Jazz Presenter, on BBC Radio London, during 1986 and 1987, and the Former: Jazz FM Presenter, and the Former: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the Former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990) Presenter, and the Former: Youth-Oriented BBC Radio 1 Presenter, during 1998, and the Former: Nightclub DJ, and BBC 6 Music Presenter, since Saturday the 7th of April 2012, and Record Collector, and Record Label Owner of Talkin’ Loud (which had originally, been formed, during 1990): Gilles Peterson, Eddie Piller, had started, a brand new: Record Label: Acid Jazz. And, The Acid Jazz Record Label, soon gave rise, to Britain's newest Musical Movement: “The Acid Jazz Scene”, which had included, Bands, such as, the Jazz Funk Band: The James Taylor Quartet, and the Acid Jazz Bands: Corduroy, The Brand New Heavies, Mother Earth, and Galliano. And, Eddie Piller, has been credited, with discovering, or "breaking", many of these Acid Jazz Bands. And, a revival, of the Acid Jazz Record Label, during the noughties, has resulted, in several releases, including a 2006 single, by Lord (Stephen) Large, which had featured, guest vocals, from Northern Soul Singer: Dean Parrish, and appearances, by the Guitarist: Steve Cradock of the Britpop Band: Ocean Colour Scene, and the Bassist: Richard Searle, of the Psychedelic Rock Band: Doctor and The Medics, and the co-founder, of the Acid Jazz Band: Corduroy). And, Ronnie Herel, has also appeared, on the BBC2, and the BBC1 Television Programmes: Babyfather, and Holby City. And, Ronnie, is also, a Recording Artist, and his first record: ‘Quartz – It’s Too Late’, reached No: 8, in the UK charts, during 1991. And, Ronnie Herel, had also been, the co-director (his wife: Debra, had also been, a co-director, of Uptown Records), of Uptown Records, in London. And, Ronnie, now DJs, at a successful: Soulful Monthly Residency, in London, at The Drunken Monkey, 222, Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6PJ, a Bar and Restaurant, which takes place, on every, last Friday of the Month.

Wayne (Andrew) Hemingway  (MBE) (Saturday the 31st of January 2009). On Saturday the 17th of July 2010, Wayne Hemingway, had also been, a Guest, on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, Wayne Hemingway, is a Fashion Designer, and the co-founder of the Red or Dead Stores, which has been in business, since 1982. And, Wayne, is also Chairman of the South Coast Design Forum, and the Chair of Building For Life (the National Standard, for well-designed homes, and the Neighbourhoods Forum. The Red or Dead Stores, became the first ever retailer, to sell, the World Famous: Dr. Marten’s work-wear shoes, as a fashion item, which had started off, a huge range, of Fashion shoes, within the Red or Dead Stores. After, twenty one, consecutive seasons, on the catwalk, at London Fashion Week, Wayne and his wife: Gerardine (MBE), sold all, of their shares, in the Red or Dead Stores, in a multi million cash sale, during 1999, so they, would have, no day to day, involvement, within the Red or Dead Stores, whatsoever, even though, they had originally bought back, the Red or Dead Stores, during 1996, with The Pentland Group. During 1999, having sold, the Red or Dead Stores, Wayne and Geraldine, set up: Hemingway Design, which specializes, in affordable, and Social design. And, the Highest Profile project, had been: The Staiths South Bank, a eight hundred property Mass Market Housing project, on Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, for Taylor Wimpey Homes, where Hemingway Design, are involved, from the Master Planning, the architecture, through to the landscaping, and marketing, of this groundbreaking project.

Ruth Watson (Saturday the 24th of April 2010), is a Hotelier, and a Broadcaster, and Food Writer, and a BBC 6 Music: Celebrity Specialist. During the Autumn of 2005, Ruth Watson's Public Profile, had greatly increased, when she became, the star, of the Channel 5 Television series: The Hotel Inspector. In each episode, of this observational documentary series, Watson would visit, a struggling British Hotel, and try, to turn their fortunes around, by giving advice, and suggestions, to the owner. And Ruth Watson's direct style, strongly appealed, to viewers, and The Hotel Inspector, has become one, of Channel 5’s most popular series, of the noughties (The Hotel Inspectors, had won a Royal Television Society Award, during November 2006). Despite this, Ruth, decided not to undertake a fourth series, of The Hotel Inspectors, and she was succeeded, on the Programme, by Hotelier: Alex Polizzi. During, November 2007, Ruth Watson, had signed, an exclusive, two year deal, with Channel Four, to front, a number of Television Shows, the first of which, explores the Commercial Development of Britain's Country Houses. Titled: Country House Rescue, the series, had originally, been broadcast, on Channel 4, on Tuesday nights, from December 2008, up until, January 2009, and had gained audiences, of up to 2.7 million on its first run. A mini-series of catch-up episodes, of Country House Rescue, were broadcast, a year later. A second series of Country House Rescue, was commissioned, by Channel 5, and started airing, from March 2010. A third series of Country House Rescue, aired from March 2011, and a further series, of catch-up episodes, of Country House Rescue, aired from August 2011. But that said, however, Ruth Watson has stated, on her own Website, that she will not present, any more series, of Country House Rescue, in the future. And, Ruth Watson, also starred, in another Television Show, that she described, as “Grand Designs Meets The Hotel Inspector”, where she helped out, aspiring Hoteliers, set up, their businesses. The Programme, titled: “Ruth Watson’s Hotel Rescue”, premiered on Channel 4, on Wednesday the 30th of September 2009, at 8.00p.m, and continued, to air, throughout, during the October, of that year. However, Ruth Watson’s Hotel Rescue, had not, been re-commissioned, for any further series, for Channel 4. And, during, April 2010, Ruth Watson had guest-presented, the Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, standing in, for Craig Charles, on Saturday the 24th of April 2010.

Colin Greenwood (Saturday the 15th of July 2017), who is, very well-known, as a Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead, had been, the Guest Presenter, of: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, for three hours, of Bass Heavy, Funky Tunes. On taking over, the Hotseat, from Craig, Colin had said - 'It might come, as a Surprise, to some People, that a Member, of Radiohead, is actually, a huge Aficionado, of Funk and Soul Music. But I can say, I wear the Badge, with Pride. I'm thrilled, to be asked, to sit in, for Craig Charles, and take hold, of the Reins, for his Excellent: Funk and Soul Show. I've gone through, my Vinyl Collection, and come up, with a Tracklisting, that I hope, the Audience, will Love - it's going to be, a Bass Extravaganza!'.

As an Undergraduate, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had Studied: English, at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, between 1987 and 1990. And, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had Read: Modern American Literature, including, the Short-story Writer, and Poet: Raymond Carver, and the Novelist, and the Short-story Writer: John Cheever, and other Writers, dealing with, the tensions, of Post-war American Society. At Peterhouse College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had Served, as the College's Entertainment Officer, and he had, helped to arrange, several Gigs on Fridays, when the Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, have their Themed Parties, usually in the College bars. During 1997, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had participated, in a Marketing Campaign, for his Alma Mater: Cambridge University, Peterhouse College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, posing for a Photograph, with then-current Students, from both, the State, and Private Schools, for a Poster, titled "Put Yourself in the Picture". The Poster, had been designed, to break down, some of the Stereotypes, that deter, able Students, from applying, to Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, and encourage, more State School Applicants. And, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, is also, an Amateur Photographer, and often, Posts his Photographs, on the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead's Website. During 2003, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had discussed, his Favourite images, in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Photography Gallery, a Collection, ranging from early Daguerreotype, and Calotype Prints, through to Modern Digital Prints, as a part, of their accompanying, Website’s Personal Tours. And, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had chosen, images, by the Artist: Frederick Sommer, and the Professor of Electrical Engineering: Harold Edgerton, among others. During 2003, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had Played, Bass, on: "Twenty Four Hour Charleston", on the Musician, and the Lead Guitarist, and Keyboardist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Jonny Greenwood’s: Debut Solo Album: Bodysong. And, the Musician, and the Lead Guitarist, and Keyboardist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Jonny Greenwood, is also, the Younger Brother, of the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood. During 2004, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had served, as a Judge, for the Next Generation Poets Talent Contest, which had been, Sponsored by the Arts Council of England. During the same year, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had participated, on a Panel, in the Annual Sixth Form Conference, which had, been run, by Radley College, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in Collaboration, with the School of St Helen and St Katharine, speaking on: Digital-rights Management (DRM), from "the Views of an Artist, someone without, whom there, would be, no Music, to share, in the First Place, according to David Smith, at that time, a Professor, at Radley College, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. During 2008, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, had Played Bass, on the Composer: James Lavino's Score, to the Director, and Producer, and Actor, and Screenwriter, and Film Editor: Alex Karpovsky’s Comedic Film: Woodpecker (2008). And, The Soundtrack, of the Director, and Producer, and Actor, and Screenwriter, and Film Editor: Alex Karpovsky’s Comedic Film: Woodpecker (2008), also Features Performances, by the Guitarist, and Backup Vocalist: Lee Sargent, and his Identical Twin Brother: the Bassist: Tyler Sargent, of: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (often abbreviated: CYHSY), is the Musical Band Project, of the Singer, and Songwriter, and Guitarist, and Indie Rock Musician: Alec Ounsworth. And, the Musician, who is best known, as the Bassist, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Colin Greenwood, is Credited, for Beat Programming, on: "Guess Again!", from the Musician, and Composer, and Singer, and Principal Songwriter, of the Alternative Rock Band: Radiohead: Thom Yorke's: Second Solo Album: Tomorrow's Modern Boxes (2014).

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Martin Freeman

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*And on, Saturday the 18th of September 2021, and on, Saturday the 30th of April 2022, and on, Saturday the 7th of May 2022, and on, Saturday the 14th of May 2022, and on, Saturday the 15th of October 2022, and on, Saturday the 4th of March 2023, and on, Saturday the 11th of March 2023, and on, Saturday the 23rd of October 2023, Stuart Maconie sits in, for Craig Charles playing the best in funk and soul, because Craig, had been ill, with the Covid-19 Virus, and he had to isolate, for seven days.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*And on, Saturday the 23rd of September 2023, and on, Saturday the 14th of October 2023, the DJ Paulette, sits in, for Craig Charles playing the best in funk and soul.

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