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