The Blues Show with Cerys MatthewsEpisodes Episode guide
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02/02/2026
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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26/01/2026
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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With special guest James Hunter
James Hunter joins Cerys to play some of his favourite blues records.
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Elles Bailey in Session
Cerys welcomes Elles Bailey to perform live from the legendary BBC Maida Vale Studios.
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with special guest Eric Bibb
Eric Bibb drops by the studio on his way to playing the January Blues Festival.
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Christmas Blues
Cerys raids her record collection for the finest festive selection of blues tunes!
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BB King's Christmas Blues
Cerys unwraps a festive gift from the BBC Archive: BB King's Christmas Blues!
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With special guest Slash
Guitarist Slash returns to the Blues Show!
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Bobby Charles, Valerie June and David Bowie!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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D.K. Harrell in Session
Louisiana-born blues player D.K. Harrell performs live from BBC Maida Vale!
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Billy Branch
Blues harmonica legend Billy Branch calls in from Chicago!
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Exploring the spooky side of blues for Hallowe'en!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear, this week with added spook!
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Previewing the film 'Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me'
Previewing the film 'Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me'
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Songs from The Staple Singers, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Roomful of Blues
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Songs from Elles Bailey, Bob Dylan and Dinah Washington!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Zoe Schwarz pops in
Cerys catches up with Zoe Schwarz ahead of the Swanage Blues Festival.
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Jack Browning pops in!
Cerys chats to Jack Browning about his favourite blues records.
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A Celebration of B.B. King
Cerys hosts a special show dedicated to B.B. King for the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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With Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste shares his favourite blues records and chats about his new album Big Money!
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Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun's weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny sits in with a weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
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Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny sits in with a round-up of the blues you need to hear!
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Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny sits in with a round-up of the blues you need to hear!
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Songs from Elmore James, Betty James and Buddy Guy!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Songs from Laura Evans, Gil Scott-Heron and Elvis Presley
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Backstage with Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Cerys catches up with blues musicians Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush!
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Charlie Musselwhite
Blues harp player, singer, songwriter and guitarist Charlie Musselwhite calls in!
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Songs from The Rolling Stones, Nick Shoulders and Beverley Knight
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
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Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
Taj and Keb', two of the most successful blues musicians of all time, chat to Cerys.
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Alice Armstrong in Session
Alice Armstrong performs live at BBC Maida Vale, including a classic blues cover!
