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MUSIC FROM THE MERSEY | Pop stories from the Capital of Culture
About this collection
Selections from the BBC archives celebrate the city that lays claim to more chart-topping hits than any other. In 2008 Liverpool was recognised as the European Capital of Culture but, as this collection shows, its musical influence dates from much further back.
Meet Liverpool's first rock 'n' roll idol, Billy Fury, hear stories from the world-famous Cavern Club, and follow the fortunes of the city's musical sons and daughters. Featuring Gerry Marsden, Cilla Black, Pete Wylie and more, it's a story of the blues - and jazz, and good old Rock 'n' Roll.
Features
Music From The Mersey Collection
News Report
Brian Epstein talks about managing The Beatles, Cilla Black and other artists.
The Singing City
How urban regeneration tore the heart out of the Singing City.
24 Hours
Bernard Falk reports from a disappointing first annual Mersey Beat convention.
Woman's Hour
Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden talks about finding fame and fortune with The Pacemakers.
Woman's Hour
Roger McGough
Liverpool poet Roger McGough talks poetry, pop, religion and scaffolding.
Dancing in the Rubble
Mersey Beat is dead: so says Liverpool's new generation of musicians.
My Top Ten
Holly Johnson
Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson picks some favourite tracks.
Collector's Choice
Pete Wylie selects his favourite records for Kid Jensen.
City to City
Liverpool
A tour of the UK's musical hubs begins with Liverpool.
Gigs That Changed the World
The Beatles
How did a small backstreet jazz club become the most famous music venue in the world?
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