Paul Mc Cartney
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte will have details about a new album from Reb Fountain and a new documentary screening in cinemas this week about Paul McCartney and Wings, called One Hand Clapping. Audio
11 Versions of Eleanor Rigby
There are, according to reliable sources, over 700 versions of The Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'. William Dart plays eleven of them: Brazilian maestro Caetano Veloso gives a classy take, prog-rockers… Audio
The story of the birth of pop music
In his new book, Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop, Bob Stanley, who is a member of English indie/dance crossover band Saint Etienne, tells the definitive story of the birth of Pop music, from 1900… Audio
The 'Let It Be' Story Part 4
Halfway through the Let It Be sessions in January 1969, The Beatles moved from the cavernous Twickenham Film Studios to their own, cosy and brand new Apple Studios.
George Harrison agreed to rejoin… Audio
The 'Let It Be' Story Part 1
In May 1970, The Beatles issued their final album, Let It Be, containing music recorded over a year earlier. The Let It Be movie was released to theatres at the same time, documenting the making of… Audio
'This is deeper into The Beatles than we've been before'
Beatles fans have been awaiting Sir Peter Jackson's new three-part documentary 'The Beatles - Get Back' with keen anticipation ever since the project was first announced. Using 60 hours of footage and… Audio, Gallery
From begging in India to Squid Game stardom
It would be an understatement to say that Bangkok-based Squid Game star Geoffrey Giuliano's life has changed dramatically over the last 18 months. The 68-year-old American actor, author, artist and… Video, Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Sir Paul McCartney gets a helping hand on a rejig of last year's 'McCartney III' set, Billie Eilish serves up the dark side of fame on her second album, and Ace Records compiles Norman Whitfield's… Audio
'Because we eat animals, we underestimate their mental abilities'
No generation has loved animals more than us. However, no generation has kept more animals in factory farms, or pushed more of them towards extinction, writes Henry Mance in his new book, How to Love… Audio
The Summer Sampler Radio Hour: Paul McCartney
On the fiftieth anniversary of his first solo album, Paul McCartney releases a new homemade set. Nick Bollinger evaluates it in the context of a half century of post-Beatles albums. Audio
The music of Paul McCartney
Music critic Simon Sweetman takes a look at the long musical career of Sir Paul McCartney - from his time with The Beatles, Wings and his long solo career. Audio
New book highlights Beatles' sadness and tragedy
Craig Brown's new book, 1, 2, 3, 4: The Beatles In Time is not your bog-standard Beatles' bio. Brown has come up with a fresh take on the Fab Four - and a unearthed a few previously unknown gems… Video, Audio
3MM: Professor Allan Blackman on the passing of Scott Walker
Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from a variety of New Zealanders on all sort of topics. Here's AUT professor Allan Blackman on the recent death of musician Noel Scott Engel - aka Scott Walker. Audio
A charity concert honouring Paul McCartney's cousin
If you're a Beatles fan, Dunedin is the place to be this weekend. Some of the country's best musicians are covering songs from The Beatles and Paul McCartney in a concert, raising money for the Blind… Audio
The one McCartney song Lennon liked
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. Audio
The Sampler: Egypt Station by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney can't seem to stop writing songs. Nick Bollinger considers what his latest ones add to the best known songbook in pop. Audio
The Sampler -18 September 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses Paul McCartney's new album and its place in the Beatle veteran's hallowed catalogue, and talks past, present and future with Chills frontman Martin Phillipps. Audio
The Sampler - 26 June 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews the debut album of singer Josiah Wise a.k.a Serpentwithfeet, an orchestral and apocalyptic set from Gruff Rhys and a curiosity from the cabinet of Paul McCartney. Audio
The Sampler: Thrillington
Nick Bollinger considers a curiosity from the cabinet of Paul McCartney. Audio
Nashville Babylon 18 June, 2018
On tonight's show Mark celebrates Paul McCartney's birthday with a suitable selection of covers from some of his favourite artists including Harry Nilsson, Howe Gelb, Ike & Tina Turner and Aretha… Audio