Fantasy Park: Fifty Years On

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Imagine this: 1975 and middle America coming to a standstill as almost a million people descend on Fantasy Park – for the 'greatest rock concert ever staged'. 50 years on, Bob Harris hears the story. Broadcast coast to coast across three days, Fantasy Park was a 48 hours-long music festival aired by nearly 200 radio stations. Acts included Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Chicago, Cat Stevens and The Who and many more. There was even a rumour that The Beatles might reform for the gig... To celebrate Fantasy Park's half century, this behind the scenes show combines archive material with bootleg tapes and newly unearthed backstage interviews about this ultimate musical trip. Presented by Bob Harris Written by Henrik Persson, Gareth Ceredig, Jon Holmes. Research and archive: Henrik Persson. Produced and directed by Jon Holmes. With thanks to Bart McLendon, Beau Weaver, Chris Graham, Rod Serling An unusual production for BBC Radio 4 Fantasy Park features original recordings from the celebrated radio spoof of 1975.