Later’s New Year’s Eve spin-off show, Hootenanny, back this year as a big-ticket item for the first time since 2019, came together, like its progenitor, as much by opportunity as by design.

But Van contributed to many Laters over the years, never making this request again, and he brought the entire 25th show to a rousing climax with Gloria. From Stormzy to Bjoerk, from Smokey Robinson to Norah Jones, from Britpop to trip hop, here is the word on how Later began, evolved and has endured, accompanied by exclusive interviews with some of the shows regular stars as well as the unique pictorial record of Andre Csillag who photographed the show for over 20 years. From Stormzy to Bjoerk, from Smokey Robinson to Norah Jones, from Britpop to trip hop, here is the word on how Later. This determination not to chase a particular audience or a particular cultural moment has, he argues, helped it to endure over the decades. It’s fascinating to read how the show is put together, including the challenges of juggling different artists on the same show.For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password.

But there’s always been plenty of mayhem alongside the magic of convening a room full of musicians hosted by one of their own. Mark began writing about music when he reviewed The Sex Pistols’ last ever show at San Francisco’s Winterland in January 1978. Written by the show’s co-creator and 26-year showrunner, music journalist Mark Cooper, this is the story of how Later… grew into a musical and TV institution.They loved the way they looked, the way they sounded and the mixture of musicians they were on with. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This first-hand account of the BBC’s Later… with Jools Holland takes you behind the scenes of one of the world’s great musical meeting places. Mark Cooper is the co-creator and founding producer of Later… with Jools Holland and the Annual Hootenanny, booking and shaping both for 26 years without missing a single recording. From Stormzy to Björk, from Smokey Robinson to Norah Jones, from Britpop to trip hop, here is the word on how Later?