Channel Highlights w/c 13th July
Saturday 13th July, 7.00pm - Neil McCormick’s Needle Time: KT Tunstall
In this episode of Needle Time, the ‘Suddenly I See’ singer, KT Tunstall, joins Neil McCormick in the studio for a frank review of her career to date, touching on the cathartic effect of writing and her love of musical instruments. Introducing her new album, ‘Invisible Empire’, KT treats Vintage TV viewers to an exclusive acoustic performance of title track, ‘Invisible Empire’, and ‘Made of Glass’.
Sunday 14th July, 5.30pm - Michael Bradley: My Vintage (and Wednesday 17th July at 11pm)
In October 1978, British viewers got their first glimpse of The Undertones; five likely lads from Northern Ireland who created some of the most sublime pop music ever made. The Undertones were influenced by the angry anarchy of punk. However, theirs was a different kind of rebellion. They sang of girls, mummy’s boys and their adolescent frustrations. They created a perfect, timeless soundtrack to youth and young adulthood for teenagers all over the globe. Coming from Londonderry, a city troubled by violent civil unrest, they remarkably created music that focused on - and celebrated - the trivialities of growing up. It was a unique and wonderful kind of protest. Join Michael Bradley, bassist of Northern Irish Punk legends, The Undertones, for a playlist of his favourite vintage tracks. Expect hits from the ‘Stones, ’Pistols and Ramones.
Tuesday 16th July, 10pm - Neil McCormick’s Needle Time: Shovels & Rope, Gabrielle Aplin, David Ford (and Saturday 20th July at 7pm)
Don’t miss this episode of Neil McCormick’s Needle Time in which Neil is joined by new, rapidly-rising US couple, Shovels & Rope, performing their hits ‘O’ Be Joyful’ and ‘Hail Hail’, Gabrielle Aplin gives us a captivating rendition of the beautiful ‘Home’, and David Ford does us the honour of playing his tracks, ‘Song For The Road’ and ‘Everytime’, exclusively for Vintage TV. This is a Future Vintage Needle Time special.
Friday 19th July, 11pm - Peter Howarth: My Vintage
‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s…’ Peter Howarth! Join the lead singer of The Hollies for the stories behind his vintage playlist, including classic tracks from such legends as Glenn Miller, Roy Orbison, Don Henley, Stevie Wonder and, of course, The Hollies.
