Behind Number 3, Abbey Road

Virgin Atlantic
  • 4.5 (2)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS

With Abbey Road celebrating 90 years in operation, it’s easy to forget about the people behind the scenes who make the studio what it is. Join broadcast journalist Paul Sexton on this exclusive series chatting with those people who bring a family spirit to the studios.

  1. 12. Lester Smith - Microphone Legend

    03/08/2023

    12. Lester Smith - Microphone Legend

    Microphones used during the war and one very naked band walking across the famous zebra crossing all feature in this episode from this beloved member of the team who’s been at the studios over 50 years.

    15 min
  2. 11. Jamila Knuckles-Pearman - Retail Buyer & Merchandiser

    03/01/2023

    11. Jamila Knuckles-Pearman - Retail Buyer & Merchandiser

    Heading up our Abbey Road shop ‘Jamie’ talks about how this has brought fans closer to the studios and about some of the unique products you can only buy in store.

    15 min

  3. 02/22/2023

    10. Sarah Meyz & Callum Waddington - Studio Runners

    Chart the newest ‘runners’ journey at the studios, how they got there and advice to any new people who wish to work at the studios and also the moment they saw their name on the big screen.

    16 min

  4. 02/15/2023

    09. Mirek Stiles - Head of Audio Products

    From exploring the metaverse to working with new and exciting developers, Mirek talks us through adding the Abbey Road sound in your own studio and what you do when Jimmy Page gives you £50

    16 min

  5. 02/08/2023

    08. Oli Morgan - Mastering Engineer

    Mastering music is a lonely thing but Oli discusses new ways that the studio has branched out so you can hear him work in real-time from anywhere in the world.

    15 min

  6. 02/01/2023

    07. Andy Maxwell - Assistant Engineer

    Life of an Assistant Engineer laid bare with Andy who talks about his experience at the studios and how Madonna thought Studio 3 wasn’t loud enough!

    15 min
  7. 06 Doreen & David - Hospitality Legends

    08/25/2022

    06 Doreen & David - Hospitality Legends

    From dancing with Chic to stirring bubbles out of champagne for Shirley Bassey. These two have seen it all from behind the bar. We chat with two beloved characters from the studios.

    16 min
  8. 05 Marta Di Nozzi & Joe Wyatt - Assistant Engineer & Runner

    08/25/2022

    05 Marta Di Nozzi & Joe Wyatt - Assistant Engineer & Runner

    We chat with two of the newest members of the engineering team who have started on their path at the studios. Hear their journeys and new discoveries including hiding from Prince Harry!

    15 min
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With Abbey Road celebrating 90 years in operation, it’s easy to forget about the people behind the scenes who make the studio what it is. Join broadcast journalist Paul Sexton on this exclusive series chatting with those people who bring a family spirit to the studios.

Information

  • Creator
    Virgin Atlantic
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Virgin Atlantic
  • Show Website
    Behind Number 3, Abbey Road