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The “Whispering Bobcast” first episode is announced

The Bobcast will feature chatting, live performances, more chatting and deep dives into Bob’s own archive of playlists (LINK) from his unparalleled career in the music broadcasting industry including The Old Grey Whistle Test, BBC Radio Shows.

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50 Not Out - Greg James in conversation with Bob Harris

Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James grew up with Bob’s famous whispering voice coming out of the radios at home, as his father Alan has been a fan from Bob’s first broadcast on Radio 1 on August 19th 1970 and his television career on The Old Grey Whistle Test, right through to Bob’s current work on Radio 2. They are firm friends through a love of cricket and music and have often attended gigs together with their families.

Greg talks in depth to Bob about his life, influences and passions and constant search for the next big thing.

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From Radio Luxembourg to The Old Grey Whistle Test, Whispering Bob Harris on the music that defined a generation

“How can you not form a tight bond with the man who introduced you to the classiest singer songwriters, (from Neil Young to the young Elton and Jackson Browne) a man who then sells you country, with a passion so powerful you’d reckon one of the four mothers of his eight children would be called Tammy or Shania, and at least one of the kids would have a hyphen in their first name?”

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Announcing the rebirth of our much-missed Show Archive

It has taken more than a year of collaboration to reach this moment and we are all thrilled with the results. And this is just the beginning. Over the next few months the site will grow as we pour more and more information online for you to explore and enjoy.

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The Old Grey Whistle Test - For One Night Only

Hosted by Bob Harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive to mark 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast. Featuring performances from Peter Frampton, Richard Thompson, and Albert Lee among others.

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Bob was delighted to host a special Under The Apple Tree livestream takeover for the Green Note venue

While the doors to the beloved Green Note venue remain closed and the whole world as we know it seems to have turned upside down, they wanted to continue to do what they love doing and so they present “Virtually Green Note… in the round”… a series of specially-curated, unique online musical events that will run every Wednesday and Friday evening at 8pm (UK time), streamed live to their website, YouTube and Facebook pages.

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Bob’s “BBC Introducing” Masterclass

Highlights videos from the BBC Introducing Musicians' Masterclass 2013 include Bob’s tips on creating musical segues where he discusses techniques he uses to create interesting musical segues as well as Judie Tzuke’s songwriting tips.

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