We return after a break to discuss The Fall and the redoubtable Mark E Smith, with a focus on the celebrated 1985 LP, This Nation's Saving Grace.
Gav has never paid too much attention to John Peel's favourite band - until now.
What does he make of the album?
Are The Fall music or anti-music?
What were Mark E Smith's influences?
Was Brix Smith the real genius of 1980s Fall?
Can you really rhyme 'wrath' with 'bombast'?
** Apologies for the frequent distortion on Nick's microphone - we're still getting used to podcasting over the internet. We hope you can still enjoy the episode. **
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