The Hit Factory: Stock, Aitken and Waterman (Part 1)

The Hit Factory: Stock, Aitken and WatermanEpisode 1: From Coventry schoolboy to the King of DiscoIn the first episode of this four part series, Josh Widdicombe and comedian and friend Matthew Crosby discuss the amazing story of Stock, Aitken and Waterman's 'Hit Factory' record label...Join them on a journey from the over crowded post war class rooms of Coventry to the top of the British pop charts (via a few scenic detours to New York and the infamous Studio 54, a very brief spell as a grave-digger, and a run of chart topping hits that included making a superstar of Kylie, Jason, and their office tea boy - Rick Astley)It's a spectacular rags to riches story - and we've barely scratched the surface of it yet. Enjoy!!Episode 2 is available on all podcast platfroms on the 14th January.If you want to get in touch with the show...Email: [email protected]: museumofpopculturepodNew episodes are released twice weekly.Please subscribe, leave a review, and spread the word if nostalgic pop culture is your cup of tea!!A Keep It Light Media Production(Copyright 2026)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices