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By 2002 Coldplay were already one of the biggest acts in the UK, playing the Pyramid stage at that year's Glastonbury. As their second album is released and international stardom beckons, we hear them talking honestly about their music with Radio 1's Steve Lamacq.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

In the late 90s and early 2000s, Eminem rose to become one of the biggest rappers in the world. The Grammy winning Slim Shady LP had gone double platinum in the UK and the next few years would see him release more critically and commercially successful albums. Making his first visit to the UK in 1999, he drops in on Radio 1's Jo Whiley for some relaxed, off the cuff chat that takes in his meeting with Dr Dre, his influences and mushy peas.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

It's 2006: With her single Rehab just released and her second album, Back to Black, on the horizon Amy Winehouse pops into Craig Charles' 6 Music studio to talk about her musical influences, love and her increasing fame.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

It’s 1985 and Billy Connolly is chatting with the late Janice Long about his many talents, as well as his limitations. Billy’s humour and enthusiasm are here in droves, as he reflects on how comedy is changing and his love of eating alone in restaurants. Sit back and warm yourself in the company of a true great of British comedy.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

It's 2003 and The Office Christmas special is set to debut on our screens in a matter of weeks. With that in mind, Ricky Gervais popped in to Radio 1 for a quick chat with Newsbeat’s Carrie Davis. What followed was peak Gervais madness, and we’re releasing the whole interview, for the first ever. A genuine treat for Gervais fans and a nightmare for the person who had to find a short clip for Newsbeat, all those years ago.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

Controversial as always, Joan Rivers doesn’t hold back with Jackie Brambles in 1991. From the Royal Family to plastic surgery, she discusses a multitude of topics in her usual acerbic style. This episode is not for the faint hearted.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

Chadwick Boseman leapt to superstar status when he became Marvel superhero Black Panther. In this interview with Stig Abell from Radio 4’s Front Row in 2018, Boseman talks with passion and intelligence about his role and the responsibility he feels in bringing an African superhero to a mainstream audience.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

Today, Helen Mirren is one of our most beloved stars. In 1975, all that was still ahead of her. As she embarks on a run of The Seagull with the Lyric Theatre company in the West End, Helen Mirren talks to Radio 4’s Jack De Manio about performing in the theatre, her first pay packet and why dogs like to play to the audience.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

It’s 1994 and Robert De Niro is at London’s Savoy Hotel, promoting his directorial debut A Bronx Tale. Radio 1’s Steve Wright sits down with the Hollywood legend to talk about acting, directing, and why he doesn’t like difficult questions.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

It's December 2008 and, having released her third album, "I am... Sasha Fierce", Beyoncé is in BBC Maida Vale recording a live session for the BBC. She leaves Sasha Fierce at the door as she speaks to Sara Cox and MistaJam for Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde