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  • The Whole Nine Yards Ep 216 16.3.25 Notes on History with Roy Stannard on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM

    The Whole Nine Yards Episode 216                                                                                               With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 16th March 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Notes on History Every song tells a story. This week we looking at the historical contexts and inspiration for some well known songs. Tracks where music met the moments that shaped our world. Every song Read more

  • The Whole Nine Yards Ep 214 2.3.25 Embraced with Roy Stannard on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM

    The Whole Nine Yards Episode 214 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 2nd March 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Embraced For a century now, contemporary music has reflected the pressing issues of its time. In recent years, the conversation on diversity and inclusion has descended on global hot spots such as Australia, the United Read more

  • The Whole Nine Yards Ep 210 2.2.25 Midnight Mothers/Ebony Fathers with Roy Stannard on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM

    The Whole Nine Yards Episode 210 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 2nd February 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Midnight Mothers / Ebony Fathers The black experience, at times harrowing, has nevertheless produced some magnificent music, poetry and art. On the show this week we feature over 20 powerful tracks that span genres and Read more