Edwyn Collins (B-Side)
Edwyn Collins answers audience questions about his talks about his 1994 album, 'Gorgeous George'. From December 2013.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Edwyn Collins questions about his 1994 album, 'Gorgeous George'.
With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
With a small band, Edwyn performs acoustic live versions of some to the tracks from the album which he started recording 20 years ago.
Producer: Paul Kobrak
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
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