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Joan Armatrading and Natalie Imbruglia interviews, and children's book author discussion

Natalie Imbruglia shares exciting news with Nicola, Joan Armatrading talks about her new album, and Mal Pope talks about his new single and being signed by Elton John aged 13.

Joan Armatrading tells Nicola about her new album Consequences and reflects on her career.

Natalie Imbruglia is in conversation with Nicola, sharing exciting news and talking about her career in music and future plans.

Welsh broadcaster and singer songwriter Mal Pope talks about being discovered by John Peel, signed to Elton John's record label at 13 years old and going on to write songs for Cliff Richard and The Hollies, duetting with Bonnie Tyler and Aled Jones, and touring with Art Garfunkel and Belinda Carlisle.

American children's author, activist and army veteran Dr Pamela Gurley talks about writing books for children of colour with additional needs, and stays on to discuss whether children's books should serve a social, educational or moral purpose amidst the increasing number of children's books penned by celebrities or celebrity ghost-writers with award winning Scottish children's author and independent publisher Alan Windram.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Music Played

  • Joan Armatrading

    Drop The Pilot

    • The Key.
    • A&M Records.
  • Yazz

    The Only Way Is Up

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Gorillaz

    Feel Good Inc

    • Feel Good Inc.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.
  • Natalie Imbruglia

    Torn

    • 1999 Grammy Nominees (Various Artists).
    • Elektra.
  • Leo Sayer

    Thunder In My Heart

    • Leo Sayer -The Definitive Hits Collec.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 8.
  • The Proclaimers

    I'm on My Way

    • The Best Of The Proclaimers.
    • Chrysalis.
  • Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande

    Rain On Me

    • Chromatica.
    • Interscope Records.
  • Aztec Camera

    Somewhere in My Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 Jun 2021 14:00