Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Weekly conversations on music and pop culture news AI summary

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For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.

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  1. 2026-11-12 · 56 min

    In a truly classic episode of Sidetracked, Annie and Nick leave no music-stone unturned – from Nick miraculously making it to see Stevie Wonder, to David Byrne’s expertise in Roman concrete, some heavy pre-gig reading…

  2. 2026-11-05 · 50 min

    It’s somehow November and the music world is already reflecting on the year we’ve had. But Annie and Nick insist on remaining in the present, in a week that saw Annie face a parenting dilemma while trying to create a…

  3. 2026-10-29 · 1 hr 8 min

    Ania Magliano joins Nick to discuss the secrets of SNL UK and the week in music. It’s been a big week for custard creams and grocery shopping, thanks to Harry Styles – but what can we learn about him from his choice of…

  4. 2026-10-22 · 56 min

    Céline, steak tartare and tear gas: Nick’s just back from an unforgettable trip to Paris to see Céline Dion in concert, as well as witnessing the biggest protests France has seen in many years. What was it like to…

  5. 2026-10-15 · 54 min

    This week, Annie and Nick are once again asking: what did we do to deserve Rosalía? Her SNL performances reminded the world of just how brilliant LUX is, and perhaps they refreshed the memories of those voting for…

  6. 2026-10-08 · 56 min

    This week, Annie was honoured by the Ivors Academy for her contribution to music and for bringing new music to wider audiences and Nick was the one to hand her the award at a ceremony that saw Emily Eavis, James Blake,…

  7. 2026-10-01 · 48 min

    Annie and Nick catch up on a busy and divisive week in music. New Stevie Wonder music has been unanimously welcomed, while the VMAs have split opinion – and inspired Annie and Nick to ask: does anyone care about them…

  8. 2026-09-24 · 38 min

    BAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour after all his support acts pulled out in solidarity with…

  9. 2026-09-17 · 1 hr 1 min

    This episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour become global news, after Macklemore was dropped as a support…

  10. 2026-09-10 · 41 min

    Annie and Nick are reunited, and there's a lot to get into. Oasis are having a busy time with a new documentary film about to be released, cryptic videos hinting at 2027 shows, and Noel's daughter Anaïs casually…

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Owner
BBC
Oldest episode in feed
09/2023 · over 3 years
Typical length
38 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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