It's a song that launched a thousand wedding first dances, yet there's a layer to 'You're Beautiful' that is a far cry from eternal love. Co-written by James Blunt, Sacha Skarbek and Amanda Ghost, 'You're Beautiful' is an iconic song that has pervaded every radio airwave since its release in 2005. In this latest episode of 'This Is Your Song', Linda and Rebecca chat to the Ivor Novello award-winning Skarbek about the song's genesis and 'that' alarming lyric, as well as his work with budding songwriters at his Skarbek Academy.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the legendary Mike Hurst, who has enjoyed success in the music industry for more than 60 years. Mike shares the story behind 'I Love My Dog' by Cat Stevens, a track he played a key role in bringing to life. As a former member of The Springfields and a renowned raconteur, Mike regales us with fascinating song anecdotes from his decades in the business (including a few about Dusty Springfield!), offering a rare glimpse into the golden era of music.

Sam Brown has an unforgettable voice that we can hear at full pelt in her iconic hit song 'Stop' (1988). Follow the story of the song and how it came to be, and hear how her glittering career led to multiple follow-up albums and touring with Pink Floyd and Jools Holland. In a terrible twist, her journey took a sudden turn - with still no clear answers why. Listen to Rebecca and Linda's intimate conversation with one of the greatest female singers of our time, and hear a new version of 'Stop' that Sam has kindly allowed to be aired exclusively in this episode.