The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
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| Genre | Funk and soul music |
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| Running time | 3 hours (Sat, 6pm-9pm) |
| Country of origin |
 United Kingdom
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| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 6 Music |
| Hosted by | Craig Charles |
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| Recording studio | Media City, Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Original release | 15 March 2002 – present |
| Audio format | Digital radio, TV and internet |
| Opening theme | "Homeboy", Maceo Parker |
| Website | BBC Funk & Soul Show |
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show is a British radio programme, broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music on Saturdays, between 6pm and 9pm, and between 25 January 2014 and 1 November 2014 from 9pm to 10pm on BBC Radio 2. The show is presented live by Craig Charles and produced by Simon Hodge, Ben Appleyard and Snowboy for TBI Media. All varieties of funk and soul music are played, from classic tracks to the latest releases. It is the longest-running show on BBC Radio 6 Music, and has had the highest audience share of any programme on the network.
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show plays mostly well-known songs by the iconic artists of black American music, from the 1950s to 1980s era, as well as some Northern Soul, alongside modern remixes and unusual cover versions. These are mixed in with a substantial number of new songs by established bands, emerging British artists and occasionally by unsigned bands. In addition to the funk and soul mainstay, the show extends into the rhythm and blues, jazz, blues, gospel and hip hop genres.
The programme includes intimate interviews with special guests, live studio sessions, occasional tributes and regular features. Listeners contribute to features and send in music requests by text and email, and through social media websites. The show carries no advertising, however, there are news bulletins at half past each hour. There are no stand-in presenters, so the show is occasionally pre-recorded when Charles has a scheduling clash.
Regular features on the BBC6 Music show:
Occasional features on the BBC6 Music show:
On the BBC Radio 2 show:
Former BBC 6 Music show features include:
Occasional specials, such as 'The History of Black American Music from 1945' and 'The History of the Stax Record Label', feature the house band, The History Teachers, composed of Angelo Starr (vocals), Mick Talbot (keyboard), Ernie McKone (base guitar), Crispin Taylor (drums) and Julian Burdock (electric guitar).
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