Show Notes
Tim tells the story of the creation of the unofficial Bible of the British charts in their glory years - the series of books he founded with brother Jo, Paul Gambaccini and Mike Read. Tommy Steele, Kate Bush and Billy Fury illustrate his tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tim previews the theatrical return to London of the musical he wrote with Stuart Brayson, From Here To Eternity and plays extracts old and new from the score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices