Eras

BBC Radio 2

The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.

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35 episodes
Updated January 26

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January 26 · 28 min
Phil Collins: Episode 5: The Man Himself
Zoe Ball sits down with Phil Collins for an exclusive new conversation.
January 19 · 28 min
Phil Collins: Episode 4: Against All Odds
Retirement is easier said than done for the hardest working man in pop.
January 19 · 28 min
Phil Collins: Episode 3: The Imperial Years
Live Aid! Miami Vice! The red hot hit streak to end all hit streaks! Meet Imperial Phil.
January 19 · 28 min
Phil Collins: Episode 2: Can You Feel It?
In 1980, heartbreak drives Phil Collins to create the most iconic drum fill of all time.
January 19 · 28 min
Phil Collins: Episode 1: In the Beginning…
…There was Genesis. Zoe Ball meets Phil as he lands the gig that will seal his destiny.
Oct 27, 2025 · 29 min
Queen: 5. Interview with Queen icons Brian May & Roger Taylor
Bill Bailey sits down to interview Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Oct 13, 2025 · 26 min
Queen: 4. The Reign Continues
Bill Bailey looks at Queen's most poignant and powerful chapter.
Oct 13, 2025 · 35 min
Queen: 3. Heavy Is The Crown
Bill Bailey explores the emotional and creative toll of fame on Queen.
Oct 13, 2025 · 36 min
Queen: 2. Coronation
Bill Bailey delves into Queen's evolution into stadium-shaking titans.
Oct 13, 2025 · 31 min
Queen: 1. Ascension
Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen, rock's most flamboyant and iconic band.
Jan 20, 2025 · 28 min
Bob Marley: 4. Legend
Trevor Nelson narrates the final chapter in Bob Marley’s incredible story.
Jan 20, 2025 · 28 min
Bob Marley: 3. War
Trevor Nelson explores the most tumultuous period in Bob Marley’s incredible life.
Jan 20, 2025 · 28 min
Bob Marley: 2. Catch A Fire
Trevor Nelson follows The Wailers’ story to London, on the cusp of a new chapter.
Jan 20, 2025 · 28 min
Bob Marley: 1. Soon Come
Trevor Nelson explores the origins of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar, Bob Marley
Jan 20, 2025 · 30 min
Bob Marley: 5. Interview with Cedella & Skip Marley
Trevor Nelson talks all things Bob Marley with his daughter Cedella and grandson Skip.
Aug 12, 2024 · 28 min
Sting: 1. I’ve Always Been Famous
Vernon Kay presents the stories, and the music, that shaped Sting’s origins.
Aug 12, 2024 · 28 min
Sting: 2. New York, Newcastle
Vernon Kay follows Sting and the Police as they become a world-dominating phenomenon.
Aug 12, 2024 · 28 min
Sting: 3. Consider Me Gone
Vernon Kay explores the first half of Sting’s incredible solo career.
Aug 12, 2024 · 28 min
Sting: 4. Legacy
Vernon Kay explores the experimental attitude that makes Sting’s legacy unique.
Apr 4, 2024 · 28 min
ABBA: 1. The Road to Waterloo
Sara Cox tells the story of ABBA’s individual origins.

Eras

Phil Collins: Episode 5: The Man Himself

Phil Collins: Episode 4: Against All Odds

Phil Collins: Episode 3: The Imperial Years

Phil Collins: Episode 2: Can You Feel It?

Phil Collins: Episode 1: In the Beginning…

Queen: 5. Interview with Queen icons Brian May & Roger Taylor

Queen: 4. The Reign Continues

Queen: 3. Heavy Is The Crown

Queen: 2. Coronation

Queen: 1. Ascension

Bob Marley: 4. Legend

Bob Marley: 3. War

Bob Marley: 2. Catch A Fire

Bob Marley: 1. Soon Come

Bob Marley: 5. Interview with Cedella & Skip Marley

Sting: 1. I’ve Always Been Famous

Sting: 2. New York, Newcastle

Sting: 3. Consider Me Gone

Sting: 4. Legacy

ABBA: 1. The Road to Waterloo