The Great Songwriters
Season 3
Overview
Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.
Episodes
1. Gary Kemp
Gary Kemp, songwriter for Spandau Ballet and solo albums, talks about his history and writing process.
2. Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft, songwriter for The Verve and solo material, discusses his writing process and performs four tracks.
3. Emeli Sande
The owner of two UK number-one singles, Emeli Sandé discusses her life in music and the genius of her songwriting, while also performing a selection of tracks.
4. Paul Heaton
Prospering with both The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton lifts the lid on his craft and performs a selection of tracks.
5. David Foster
The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview.
6. Johnny Marr
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.