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BBC Radio 4: Love, Spit and Valve Oil
Project type
Radio Series for BBC Radio 4
Date
March 2022
Location
BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 4
Martin Green's "Love, Spit and Valve Oil" for BBC Radio 4 is a "visceral reflection" (4barsrest.com) and "highly politicised tract" that immerses listeners in the captivating world of UK brass bands. This acclaimed three-part documentary series delves into the culture, communities, and enduring legacy of brass banding, exploring how this musical tradition has outlasted the coal pits and picket lines.
Green's "odyssey through brass banding" reveals the "self-supporting community music-making system" that has served as a refuge and source of healing for generations. The series has been lauded for its authenticity, demonstrating how the "hard reality" of these communities "punches you in the guts but still lifts the spirit" (4barsrest.com). It was nominated for numerous awards and chosen as Radio 4's "Pick of the Week," highlighting its profound impact and critical success.
Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014xtb
