Rex Radio: BBC Broadcasts & More

On June 18 1976, T. Rex recorded a version of “I Love To Boogie” at BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London, for The David Hamilton Show. The track was broadcast multiple times across late June and July 1976. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: T. Rex (Marc Bolan) Studio: BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London Recorded: Friday, June 18 1976 Show: The David Hamilton Show (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates: 28 June – 2 July 1976 5 – 9 July 1976 26 – 30 July 1976 THE STORY By mid-1976, Marc B

On June 26 1973, Marc Bolan gave an interview at an outside location for BBC Radio’s Scene And Heard. The interview was first broadcast on June 28 1973. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Location: Outside location (unspecified) Recorded: Tuesday, June 26 1973 Show: Scene And Heard (BBC Radio) Broadcast Date: Thursday, June 28 1973 TRACK LISTING 6-1 Interview With Anne Nightingale (4:50) Interviewer – Anne Nightingale THE STORY In this candid interview, Marc Bol

On June 11 1969, Marc Bolan recorded a rare and intimate poetry session at Broadcasting House, London for BBC Radio’s Nightride. This broadcast featured Bolan reading his own poetic works with spoken chat, showcasing his lyrical and mystical side. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Studio: Broadcasting House, London Recorded: Wednesday, June 11 1969 Show: Nightride (BBC Radio) Broadcast Date: Wednesday, June 11 1969 TRACK LISTING A Star of Youth: Poem With Chat

On May 5 1969, Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded a magical session at The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London for BBC Top Gear. The session, which included an interview with Brian Matthew, was broadcast across multiple dates in May and June 1969. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Monday, May 5 1969 Show: Top Gear (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates:

Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took recorded a wonderful session at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London for John Peel’s Top Gear. The beautifully intimate recordings (with chat) included: "Stacey Grove" "One Inch Rock" "Salamanda Palaganda" "Eastern Spell" "Wind Quartets" First broadcast on July 14th and August 25th 1968, these tracks perfectly capture Tyrannosaurus Rex in their early psychedelic folk-hippie prime — gentle, mystical, and full of charm .A lovely early document

On June 11 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded a mystical and intimate session at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London for Top Gear. The session was broadcast in two parts during the summer of 1968. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) Studio: BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 11 1968 Show: Top Gear (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates: Sunday, July 14 1968 (tracks 1-19 to 1-22) Sunday, August 25 1968 (tra

This broadcast represents one of the earliest professional captures of the embryonic Tyrannosaurus Rex sound, preserving the intimate, cross-legged club atmosphere that defined their underground reputation in 1968. Venue: BBC Radio 1 – Top Gear Date: Recorded March 11, 1968 Broadcast March 24 & May 5, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Format: Six-Track Session with Spoken Chat Overview A rare surviving BBC session capturing Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took at their earliest and

On June 17 1967, BBC Light Programme’s Saturday Club broadcast a dynamic session by John’s Children, featuring early recordings and an interview with bassist John Hewlett. This appearance captured the band during their short but influential run in the London underground scene. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: John’s Children Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 6 1967 Show: Saturday Club (BBC Light Programme) Broadcast Date