Richard Thompson (B-Side)
The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album, 'Rumor and Sigh'. With John Wilson. From June 2013.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, Richard Thompson answers questions from the audience about his 1991 solo album, 'Rumor and Sigh'.
This is not just his most commercially successful album, but also a high point of his career.
With John Wilson at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳'s iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
He also performs live versions of some of the album tracks, as well as classic tracks from his days with Fairport Convention.
Producer: Paul Kobrak
First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2013.
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