The Obald Rob McMinn

An 840km drive across France seeking the answer to a question

Oops. Accidentally uploaded a version where I'd muted the narration track. Blame the fact that I'm on holiday.



In this episode, Ronnie tries to tell a convincing story about the missing tapes.

Author and Journalist Lucy Baker arrives to interview Ronnie for her book. He shares the story of his marriage, and reveals what he has been up to for the past 30 years.

Part Two begins.

It's 2003, and Ronnie Collins is living a quiet life on an island off the West Coast of France. The tapes of his "lost album" have been missing for thirty years but it seems as if his band has not been forgotten by everyone…

End of Part 1. As The Obald reaches its halfway point, Ronnie gets a message that will change the course of his life.



There will now be a short break before Part 2 begins.

Ronnie skips work. The local radio station reports some shocking news. Ronnie follows the two Mels to London.