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I Will Not Let You Go: The Bohemian Rhapsody Story

An examination of the phenomenon of Bohemian Rhapsody, taking in the early history of Queen and the difference the song made to the band.

Another chance to hear Steve Wright examine the phenomenon of Queen's fourth charted single - Bohemian Rhapsody.

Contributors include Brian May, Roger Taylor, members of Freddie Mercury's family (including his mum), Ben Elton & members of the cast of We Will Rock You, record producer Roy Thomas Baker and others. Freddie is present through rare archive interview material.

In addition to the Queen version of the song, the programme features the many cover versions out there, including ones by Rolf Harris, G4, the Massed Bands of The RAF, the San Francisco Gay Men's Choir, Christmas versions, rap versions, brass band versions and orchestral versions amongst others.

This documentary first broadcast on Radio 2 in November 2005 to mark the 30th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody's chart debut.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Nov 2015 22:00

Music Played

  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    • Greatest Hits I II & III (The Platinum Collection).
    • Parlophone.
    • 11.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Nov 2009 22:30
  • Wed 25 Nov 2015 22:00