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PURPLE REIGN: THE PRINCE STORY
Two-part series
Originally broadcast 18 and 25 January 2003
Presented by Mica Paris
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Programme One - Saturday 18 January
Mica Paris examines Prince's best releases of the 1980s, from the controversial funk rock of Dirty Mind to the breakthrough success of 1999 and the epoch-defining Sign o the Times.
The programme also examines Prince's work as a producer for such artists as Sinead O'Connor, the Bangles and Alicia Keys.
The programme features contributions from Chaka Khan, Alexander O'Neal and ex-member of The Time, Jimmy Jam, plus members of The Revolution.
Programme Two - Saturday 25 January
In this programme we look into the mystery of the most famous non-release of 1987, the Black Album and at the meaning of his favourite word of 1988, Lovesexy.
We also look at the souring of his relationship with Warner Brothers in the 1990s when he changed his name to an unpronouncable symbol and went on the road with "slave" scrawled on his face.
In 2003 his name is Prince again and although he's without a record deal, he is cultivating a new relationship with his fams (or family). For one week per year he opens Paisley Park to celebrate his birthday and his newfound beliefs.
The programme features contributions from George Clinton, Chaka Khan and producer Jimmy Jam.
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Part One
