Inside the Studio

1963
The Dr Who theme is created in the Radiophonic Workshop. It arrives as a single in 1964 on Decca

1963
The Beatles record 'Twist & Shout' in September 1963 for their own BBC radio show, Pop Go The Beatles!

1977
Bing Crosby records for the last time. Tracks from the sessions appear on a 2010 reissue of 1977's Seasons album

1979
Joy Division record two sessions for John Peel, playing their hit 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Transmission'

1997
The Orb play a session that is sent live from Maida Vale to John Peel as he broadcasts on BBC Radio One

2008
Adele records a highly acclaimed cover of Bob Dylan's 'Make You Feel My Love' for a BBC Live Lounge set