Phil Collins: Episode 5: The Man Himself

About this episode

Zoe Ball interviews Phil Collins in an emotional finale reflecting on his career and personal struggles.

In the final part of Eras: Phil Collins, Zoe Ball sits down with the man himself for a new and exclusive conversation, encompassing everything from Phil’s earliest aspirations as a kid with a drum set to his poignant reflections at the other end of an incredible career. Featuring special appearances from Robert Plant, Mike Rutherford and Phil’s son, Nic Collins, it’s an emotional grand finale – with Phil reflecting on the private price he paid for so much success, and the health struggles that have left him unable to play the drums in recent years. But while he might not be able to sit behind the kit anymore, that doesn’t mean we’ve heard the last from Phil Collins… A Cup and Nuzzle Production for BBC Sounds Series Producer: Frank Palmer

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Ball

Guest: Phil Collins

Topics covered

• Phil Collins
• music career
• personal reflections
• health struggles
• interviews
• emotional finale

Keywords

• Phil Collins
• Zoe Ball
• music
• interview
• health struggles
• career reflections
• BBC Radio 2

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 2, BBC Sounds, Cup and Nuzzle Production

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