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with Stuart Maconie: Northern soul Trunk of Funk

Stuart Maconie welcomes director Alan Byron to the show to talk about Still Burning, a new documentary celebrating the enduring spirit of Northern soul.

Stuart Maconie sits in for Craig this week and welcomes director Alan Byron to the show to talk about Still Burning, a new documentary celebrating the enduring spirit of Northern soul. Exploring its journey from rare American soul records to legendary all-nighters at clubs like Wigan Casino, the film tells the story of a scene that continues to inspire new generations of dancers, DJs and record collectors more than 60 years on.

Produced by Audio Always in Salford for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Sat 27 Jun 2026 18:00
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Music Played

  • Ruby Winters

    I Don't Want To Hurt Nobody

    • Charly.

  • Cotton Candy

    Havin' Fun (feat. Donna Trollinger)

    • Tommy Boy.

  • Luther Ingram Orchestra

    Exus Trek

    • HIB.

  • Summer Vee

    Key To All Your Love

    • Makatsuko Records.

  • Funky Four

    That's The Joint

    • Sugarhill Records.

  • Ahmed Sirour

    Brooklyn Bossa (Special Edition)

    • Jazz Room Records.

  • The Undisputed Truth

    Smiling Faces Sometimes

    • Motown.

  • Thee Marloes

    I'd Be Lost

    • Big Crown Records.

  • Gotts Street Park & Pip Millett

    Flowers

    • Blue Flowers Music.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron & Brian Jackson

    It's Your World

    • Arista.

  • Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience

    The Crown

    • Motown.

  • The Sapphires

    Gotta Have Your Love

    • ABC-Paramount.

  • Bootsy’s Rubber Band

    Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!

    • Warner Bros. Records.

  • Heatwave

    The Groove Line

    • Let's Groove Again (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.
    • 6.

  • Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

    Must Be Something

    • Brouhaha Music.

  • The Staple Singers

    Let's Do it again

    • Curtom.

  • Monsieur Van Pratt

    Make Love To You

    • Illegal Disco.

  • Ann Sexton

    You've Been Gone Too Long

    • Seventy Seven Records.

  • Millie Jackson

    Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night

    • Southbound Records.

  • Billy Davis

    Stanky Get funky

    • Cobblestone.

  • Teddy & The Finger Poppers

    Soul Groove Part 2

    • ARCTIC.

  • Baltimore & Ohio Marching Band

    Condition Red

    • Jubilee.

  • Sylvia Robbins

    Don't Let Your Eyes Get Bigger Than Your Heart

    • Sue Records Inc..

  • The Pied Piper Players

    Ooh It Hurts Me (Instrumental Version)

    • Kent.

  • Mr. Bloe

    Sinful

    • DJM Records.

  • Timebox

    Beggin'

    • Twenty One Hit Wonders (Various Artists).
    • See For Miles.

  • Arthur Wright Orchestra

    If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time

    • Modern Records.

  • Tobi Legend

    Time Will Pass You By

    • Universal.

  • Frank Wilson

    Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)

    • Soul.

  • Bob & Earl

    Harlem Shuffle

    • GLOBAL RECORDS & TAPES.

  • Jackie Lee

    The Duck

    • The Duck.
    • Fontana.

  • The Younghearts

    A Little Togetherness

    • Canterbury.

  • Mel Britt

    She'll Come Running Back

    • Flip.

  • Epitome Of Sound

    You Don't Love Me

    • Sandbag Records.

  • The Tempos

    (Countdown) Here I Come

    • Canterbury.

  • Don Thomas

    Come On Train

    • Single.
    • Vee Jay.

  • Gene Chandle

    Mr Big Shot

    • Constellation Records.

  • Judy Street

    What

    • Telstar.

  • Ohio Players

    Love Slipped Thru My Fingers (feat. Towanda Barnes)

    • Outta Sight.

  • Brooke Combe

    How Can I Tell You? (To Love Me More)

    • Modern Sky UK.

  • Lamont Dozier

    Going Back To My Roots

    • Warner Bros. Records.

  • The Marvelettes

    Destination: Anywhere

    • Tamla.

  • Vera

    Take Me To The Bridge

    • Carrere.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron & Brian Jackson

    The Bottle

    • Arista.

Broadcast

  • Sat 27 Jun 2026 18:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music