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The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon talks to Gary Barlow about the Troubles, the nineties and how songwriting changes over time.

Gary Barlow chats to one of his favourite songwriters, The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon. Neil has written epic anthems like 'Something For The Weekend' and 'National Express'. Over 30 years his lyrical ability to infuse his songs with humour have made him a unique talent. He talks about how growing up in the 1970s in Northern Ireland shaped his sense of self and how the success of his band in the 1990s fuelled his drive. He also reveals how he made cult TV theme tunes like Father Ted and how he is now making music for Hollywood.

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Sun 3 Apr 2022 02:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Divine Comedy

    National Express

    • New Hits 99 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Ultravox

    Vienna

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.
    • 3.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Sunrise

    • Charmed Life.
    • Divine Comedy Records Limited.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Something For The Weekend

    • Fresh Hits 96 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • The Divine Comedy

    A Lady of a Certain Age

    • Charmed Life.
    • Divine Comedy Records.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Songs Of Love (Theme From 'Father Ted')

    • Setanta.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Absent Friends

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

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  • Sun 3 Apr 2022 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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