Andy ‘Madhatter’ Holmes and Pete Haigh have provided since 1986 the once-a-month Funkology show.
Brian "Planet" Jackson and John Peel were key figures in saving the programme.
Guests on the show have included Lee Perry, Mark E Smith, Half Man Half Biscuit, Kelly Joe Phelps, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jeb Loy Nichols and Blood and Fire.
Highlight shows include: An Xmas party at the Ritz in Manchester including Sherwood with Gary Clail, 808 State, A Guy Called Gerald, Little Annie and Neneh Cherry; putting on The Fall free at Clitheroe Castle and the three hour dub special shows.
From 2003 to 2012, Steve Barker contributed from Beijing[1] with the invaluable help of Christiaan Virant, American exile and co-founder of the China-based nu electronic unit FM3.