Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar.In Episode 3 of Eras: Bob Marley, it’s an election year - and Jamaica is rocked by political turmoil. Bob is living peacefully at his home in Kingston, but when violence comes to 56 Hope Road, his days in the city are numbered. The next chapter of his story will cement his legacy as the King of Reggae - an icon whose impact goes far beyond music alone.Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive.A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Bob Marley: 1. Soon Come
Rock Star. Poet. Visionary. Peacemaker. Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar, Bob Marley.In the years since his death in 1981, Bob Marley has become an icon unlike any other. In Episode One of Eras: Bob Marley, you’ll discover where his story began. From the rural village of Nine Mile to the yards of Kingston, follow Bob’s first steps into the music industry, and his earliest encounters with the band that would make him famous - The Wailers.Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive, you’ll get to know the man behind the music.A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Bob Marley: 4. Legend
Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar.In the final chapter of Eras: Bob Marley, Bob’s incredible life comes to end. But his Legend is immortal.Friends, fans and collaborators celebrate his legacy of activism, his potent spirituality and his undeniable musical accomplishments, which left the world so much richer than he found it.A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Bob Marley: 2. Catch A Fire
Trevor Nelson tells the story of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar.In the second episode of Eras: Bob Marley, it’s 1972, and The Wailers find themselves in London. When a strange twist of fate puts them in front of Island Records’ Chris Blackwell, a new chapter begins for Bob, Peter and Bunny.But under the pressure of life on the road, tensions grow between the old friends - and something has to give. As the eyes of the world turn to Bob Marley, a golden age of Reggae begins.Featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, plus rare BBC archive.A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Series Producer: Joe Foley
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Bob Marley: 5. Interview with Cedella & Skip Marley
Rock Star. Poet. Visionary. Peacemaker. He’s sold tens of millions of records - but his influence goes far beyond music. He’s one of the most recognisable faces on Earth - but how much do you know the man behind the smile?As the world celebrates 80 years of Bob Marley, Trevor Nelson sits down with Cedella and Skip Marley to hear their personal takes on the enduring legend of Reggae’s first and greatest superstar.
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