February 28, 1976:

Six-part series planned for Elton

FOLLOWING THE Radio 1 Insight programme last Sunday on Jimi Hendrix, executive producer Johnny Beerling is planning Women in Pop (March 28 and April 4), the record company executive Clive Davies (April 11), and the Drifters on April 18.

For Elton John fans, the good news is that a six part series on the artist is being prepared at the moment, and will either feature in Insight, or in its own right.

The series has covered all manner of pop subjects, and the Hendrix programme, narrated by Alexis Korner, was one of the best. It concluded interviews with the star from various stages in his career, and highlighted the difficulties of a performer keeping his head above water.

Although the series is likely to be 'rested' in July, there are plans for its return at the end of the year with new subjects and artists to talk about.