By 2002 Coldplay were already one of the biggest acts in the UK, playing the Pyramid stage at that year's Glastonbury. As their second album is released and international stardom beckons, we hear them talking honestly about their music with Radio 1's Steve Lamacq.This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.Presenter & Producer: David HydeAssistant Producer: Matthew WoodcockExecutive Producer: Ciaran DalyA BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds
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Eminem 1999
In the late 90s and early 2000s, Eminem rose to become one of the biggest rappers in the world. The Grammy winning Slim Shady LP had gone double platinum in the UK and the next few years would see him release more critically and commercially successful albums. Making his first visit to the UK in 1999, he drops in on Radio 1's Jo Whiley for some relaxed, off the cuff chat that takes in his meeting with Dr Dre, his influences and mushy peas.This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.Presenter & Producer: David HydeAssistant Producer: Matthew WoodcockExecutive Producer: Ciaran DalyA BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds
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Amy Winehouse 2006
It's 2006: With her single Rehab just released and her second album, Back to Black, on the horizon Amy Winehouse pops into Craig Charles' 6 Music studio to talk about her musical influences, love and her increasing fame. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.Presenter & Producer: David HydeAssistant Producer: Matthew WoodcockExecutive Producer: Ciaran DalyA BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds
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Billy Connolly 1985
It’s 1985 and Billy Connolly is chatting with the late Janice Long about his many talents, as well as his limitations. Billy’s humour and enthusiasm are here in droves, as he reflects on how comedy is changing and his love of eating alone in restaurants. Sit back and warm yourself in the company of a true great of British comedy.This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds
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Ricky Gervais 2003
It's 2003 and The Office Christmas special is set to debut on our screens in a matter of weeks. With that in mind, Ricky Gervais popped in to Radio 1 for a quick chat with Newsbeat’s Carrie Davis. What followed was peak Gervais madness, and we’re releasing the whole interview, for the first ever. A genuine treat for Gervais fans and a nightmare for the person who had to find a short clip for Newsbeat, all those years ago.This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds
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