2015-03-01: Jarvis returns refreshed to the Sunday Service. Today in 1893, Nikola Tesla first demonstrated the radio, allowing us to make connections across the airwaves to this day. Also on this day: the alpha-bravo-charlie international alphabet was finalised; Albert Berry made the first parachute jump; Wikipedia reached its millionth article; Napoleon escaped Elba; the typewriter went into production; and the Salem Witch Trials began. We ponder what links CAN with David Niven, and enjoy some father-themed tracks and poems. This day in 1954, an H-bomb exploded on the Bikini Atoll. Music and found sound illustrates the event, and Jarvis reveals the unlikely link between nuclear testing and the two-piece swimsuit. Plus: today is Beer Day in Iceland and National Pig Day in the USA. Birthdays: Roger Daltrey (who thinks everyone's been a Tommy), Harry Belafonte, David Niven, Justin Bieber (remembering his big break), Robert Lowell and Burning Spear. Valete: Leonard Nimoy.
Kraftwerk - Radioland
Cat's Eyes - The Duke of Burgundy
Tom T Hall - I Like Beer
Fat White Family - Touch the Leather (Redux)
Roger Daltrey - I'm Free
The Pretty Things - Parachute
Harry Belafonte - Midnight Special
Corduroy - Motorhead
CAN - Vitamin C
David Niven - Napoleon to Josephine
Justin Bieber - U Smile (slowed down 800% by Nick Pittsinger)
'Home After Three Months Away' poem by Robert Lowell
Ewen MacColl - The Father's Song
The Unthanks - For Dad
Leroy Anderson and His Pops Orchestra - The Typewriter
Kiriae Crucible - The Salem Witch Trial
Steve Reich - Bikini (Parts 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8)
Zarelli - Falling Light (feat. Leonard Nimoy)
Burning Spear - Jah No Dead
Burning Spear - In Those Days (Dub)
Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg - Jane B
Natural Bridge Bunch - Pig Snoots (Part 1)
Mary Lou Williams - Praise the Lord
Goran KajfeĊĦ Subtropic Arkestra - Es War Einmal
James Yorkston - Guy Fawkes' Signature
Rory McEwen and Jim Dine - Eats
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly
