BBC Radio this Week: Marc Bolan; Tony King; Blake's 7; Ivor Cutler; Creation Records; more!

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20th Century Boy: The Marc Bolan Story
36 years after Marc Bolan's death, Paul Sexton presents an updated repeat of his 2007 profile, with a stellar cast list including David Bowie, Bernie Taupin, Noel Gallagher, David Gilmour, producer Tony Visconti, Bolan's girlfriend Gloria Jones and their son Rolan. The revised version also features archive from Marc's friend and earliest media supporter, John Peel.
The programme charts Bolan's long journey from the streets of Hackney in north London, via early singles in his own name and as a member of John's Children, to his ultimate glam rock superstardom at the helm of T. Rex.

Eyewitness to History: Tony Kings 60s 
Legendary music publicist Tony King shares his memories of the 1960s, when he worked with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Phil Spector and others.
A personal look at this sensational decade, Tony was at the centre of the Swinging 60s in London, and brings it to life with his stories. There are tales of iconic musicians but there are also memories of the everyday, of paying £2 a week to rent a flat in Fulham, having to sneak into Vidal Sassoon after dark to have his hair cut by a women's stylist, and how difficult it was to go to the cinema with Brenda Lee. He also remembers the impact fashion and drugs had on the world at large.

Blake's 7: The Early Years Prequel audio adventures from the classic British sci-fi series, exploring the origins of key characters before meeting rebel leader Roj Blake.

Ivor Cutler: A Wet Handle More surreal poetic musings and ditties from Ivor Cutler and friends.

Biff! Bang! Pow! The Creation Records Story Steve Lamacq looks back at the history of this unique label.

Bright Lights, Big City  Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman looks back on the UK rhythm and blues scene.

Flight of the Conchords Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy about a novelty band.

The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats.

The Man in Black A creepy raconteur, played by Mark Gatiss, introduces spooky tales.

Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Strange, surprising Sunday evenings, the perfect journey to the Freakier Zone.

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