A Long Walk With... Richard Hawley

This week Janice Long finds herself in South Yorkshire with the charismatic Richard Hawley, who has enjoyed success and award nominations for his work in groups as well as for his many solo albums.

Richard is a guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer. He is much loved on the live circuit and in demand for his session work with Pulp, Hank Marvin, Lisa Marie Presley, Arctic Monkeys, Manic Street Preachers and Paul Weller, among others. He also recently performed at The Songs of Scott Walker BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall.

Janice and Richard spend time in the bar and music room of Richard’s local pub, The Greystones - which has played host to Richard himself, along with Pulp, Martin Simpson and Duane Eddy. They also take Richard's dogs, Alf and Fred, to the nearby Bingham Park.

Richard talks about growing up with his musical parents and the changing musical, political and social atmosphere in Sheffield from the 1960s to the present day.

• Presenter: Janice Long
• Producer: Mark Simpson for the BBC

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