12.02.2016 - Cool Britannia is back with a new selection of covers and originals. Two versions of each song will be played – the later one first, followed by the earlier one. Music: The Stranglers – 96 Tears Big Maybelle – 96 Tears The...

13.12.2015 - On the 8th December 1980, the music world lost a genius. In memory of John Lennon, we at Cool Britannia have chosen our favourite recordings written and sung by the man himself. Enjoy 59 minutes of uninterrupted John Lennon, including the...

08.11.2015 - Today is the 23rd April. A special day for the English. It’s St. George’s Day AND Shakespeare’s birthday. Join us on Cool Britannia for a joint celebration of tunes related to two of England’s greatest cultural icons....

14.10.2015 -   Die meisten großen Erfolge von Joe Cocker, der am 22. Dezember des Vorjahres verstorben ist, waren Coverversionen von Liedern anderer Musiker. Sein erster großer Erfolg war „With a little Help from my Friends“ von den Beatles und...

20.09.2015 -   “Here comes the Sun” gehört zu jenen erfolgreichen Liedern der Beatles, die nicht vom Duo Lennon/McCartney, sondern von George Harrison geschrieben wurden. Erschienen ist das Lied 1969 auf dem Album “Abbey Road”.     Die...

17.08.2015 - Tonight’s show takes you on trip to some of those memorable places mentioned by a selection of our favourite musicians. Featured tracks: Aztec Camera – Good Morning Britain Stiff Little Fingers – Alternative Ulster Electric Light...

29.07.2015 - Join Cool Britannia for a selection of the internet’s best musical mashups. With music from The Beatles, Van Halen, Tears For Fears, New Order, The Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol, The Police, Massive Attack,...

16.07.2015 - The sun is out and temperatures are rising. The ice cream shops are full and clothing is disappearing. Join Cool Britannia for a cool celebratory mix of summery tunes from the following artists: The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun Bad Manners...

28.06.2015 -  “Beatles-Special” bei Flower Power Radio. In dieser Sendung geht es diesmal um die bekannteste und legendärste Band aller Zeiten. Die Beatles haben die Popmusik erfunden und ihre Songs hört man nun schon  über 50 Jahre.  Eine...

29.05.2015 - A film special, digging into the archives of classic tunes from the best of British and Irish cinema, coupled with an extensive interview with the IFFI’s festival manager, who’ll be giving us the lowdown on this year’s film...