Hit the North aims to include guests from all over the North, and outside it. Justin Lewis is an authoritative historian of comedy and pop music, and this episode explores his life, and showcases his excellent books, including the new "Into the Groove", a history of 1980s music. Justin's connections to the North are slighter than Matthew's or Ruth's, but tangible and deep - and his three musical selections are ace!

Extracts of these* pieces of music are included under fair dealing/fair use for commentary and review and to illustrate guest choices. This podcast is non-commercial.

*Chris Morris Music Show Episode 12 extract, The Special AKA - 'Free Nelson Mandela', Heaven 17 - 'Penthouse and Pavement', Barry Adamson - 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' and LoneLady - 'Hinterland'.