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<p>The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.</p>
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Recent Episodes
January 26, 2026
Phil Collins: Episode 5: The Man Himself
Zoe Ball interviews Phil Collins about his career, from early aspirations to reflections on success and health struggles, with appearances from Robert Plant, Mike Rutherford, and Nic Collins.
January 19, 2026
Phil Collins: Episode 4: Against All Odds
<p>In the 1990s, Phil Collins’ status as rock and roll’s resident nice guy is thrown into question after the collapse of his second marriage, the leak of a certain fax, and a subsequent tabloid frenzy. Bruised by the experience, Phil begins a gradual retreat from the industry – moving to Switzerland, then quitting Genesis, and ultimately announcing his own ‘Final Farewell Tour’ in 2004.</p><p>But retirement is easier said than done. Zoe Ball follows Phil Collins through an epic and emotional final act, as struggles with ill health leave him unable to play the drums. But all the while that he’s away, Phil’s music is finding its way to a new generation, and soon the cries for one final farewell get too loud to ignore…</p><p>A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC Sounds Series Producer: Frank Palmer</p>
January 19, 2026
Phil Collins: Episode 3: The Imperial Years
<p>In 1985, after a couple of massive singles and an Oscar nomination, Phil Collins stands on the precipice of global megastardom. Then comes No Jacket Required, Live Aid, a red hot hit streak with Genesis – and he’s hurled over the edge.</p><p>From time zone defying Concorde operatics to soundtracking – and starring in – Miami Vice, Zoe Ball charts Phil’s imperial era. The critics might be giving him a hard time, but in stadiums all over the world legions of fans sing every word to his constantly expanding stable of mega hits.</p><p>But as the demands on his time and attention multiply… it’s only a matter of time before there’s a personal cost to so much success.</p><p>A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC Sounds Series Producer: Frank Palmer</p>
45 total episodes available with 5 transcripts
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- What is Eras?
<p>The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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