Season 56

The winner of the much-coveted Mercury Prize 2020 joins Jools, discussing the honour of taking home the prize, the creative process behind their winning album and the influences that shaped it.

Jools chats to the legendary Robert Plant, who talks him through his musical journey, loves and influences, and Declan McKenna joins Jools in the studio for a special performance of Be An Astronaut.

Jools chats to global pop superstar Sam Smith and discovers their musical journey. With performances by Jamaican artist Koffee and Shirley Collins, a veteran of the British folk scene.

Jools chats to singer and actor Paloma Faith about her musical journey, loves and influences, and there is a unique performance at Jools’s studio from producer, songwriter and musician Fraser T Smith.

Jools chats to Celeste, the BBC’s Sound of 2020, about her musical journey so far, and there are performances from The Lathums and Joesef.

Jools chats to Sheffield musician and broadcaster Jarvis Cocker about his musical journey so far, and there are performances from Greentea Peng and Working Men’s Club.

Jools chats to popstar Melanie C about her musical journey so far and her loves and influences, and For Those I Love and Mica Paris perform.