UPDATED STORY: Nick Mason is presenting a set of no less than NINE radio shows on the BBC's World Service, a series of programmes in association with the Open University.

The first of these airs this coming Saturday (April 27th), with Nick telling the story of how sound was first captured, giving birth to a global recording industry. For details of how to tune in to this 53 minute programme, and for the airing time in your region, visit the BBC website.

The following Saturday (May 4th), Nick tells the story of some of electronic music's pioneers, in another 53 minute programme on the World Service. Again, for details, visit the BBC website.

Should you miss the broadcasts, they are being repeated, as well as being available to hear online. For more details, visit this page at the BBC site.

For more information about ALL the shows in this series, all presented by Nick, visit the Open University website.