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The Wilson Dixon Line

The Wilson Dixon Line

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 2009
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Musical comedy act Wilson Dixon performs some of his best known songs for Radio 2. Stars Jesse Griffin and Jesse Budd.

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Key details

Genre
Stand-Up
Broadcast
2009
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Episodes
4 (1 series)
Stars
Jesse Griffin and Jesse Budd
Writers
Jesse Griffin and Bobbie Pryor
Producer
Lianne Coop
Company

Outlaw Country singer Wilson Dixon (Jesse Griffin), the music legend born and raised in Cripple Creek, Colorado, descends on London for a string of rare performances singing songs from his first album, Wilson Dixon's Greatest Hits, his acclaimed second album, Introducing Wilson Dixon, and his album of love songs, I Love You But I Also Want To Hurt You.

In this four-part series, an affectionate tribute to the philosophy of traditional country music, which also includes four "live" sessions, Wilson expounds his views on life, love and relationships through dry, observational songs and anecdotes delivered with a deadpan, surreal edge. Wilson's sharp observations on everyday life are juxtaposed with his laid-back country delivery and draw the audience into his surreal redneck world full of larger-than-life characters and situations.

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 14th May 2009 at 10pm on BBC Radio 2
Most recent repeats
  • Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 11:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4
  • Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 11:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 3
  • Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 11:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 2

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