For UK fans, bbc radio 2’s the Rock Show with Shaun Keaveney has a special edition next Friday, celebrating 40 years of BIA and apparently coming exclusively from British Grove Studios. The trailer says this is one of Shaun’s favourite albums from growing up.
Friday 16th may. 11pm. BBC radio 2.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002bsngProgramme details see below.
Also, it looks like 1978 live at the bbc is going to be broadcast plus last summers Mark Knopfler at the BBC special is on Saturday 24th May.
Celebrating 40 years of Brothers in Arms - a Rock Show special with Mark Knopfler
The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
At the dawn of 1985, Dire Straits were doing rather well. They had four moderately successful albums behind them, a solid fan base, radio airplay and a sturdy live reputation. However, little did they know that they were standing at the precipice of world domination in terms of rock n’ roll history…. the album they were about to release in May of that year would change the musical landscape for ever, as well as their lives.
Join Shaun Keaveny for a rare in-depth conversation with frontman, guitarist and songwriter Mark Knopfler at his studio in London about ‘Brothers In Arms’. The pair will discuss the origins of Dire Straits, the genesis of the album and how it was recorded, plus they’ll dissect some of its key tracks.
‘Brothers In Arms’ has a story like no other….it was the first album to sell a million copies in CD format….it was also the first to be certified ten-times platinum in the UK, as well as hitting the coveted No.1 spot around the world. It’s the eighth best-selling album ever in the UK and globally and it’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, shifting over 30 million copies. Listen as Shaun and Mark reveal the story behind those iconic songs and the effect it had on those who made it happen.
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Release date: 16 May 2025
57 minutes
