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Highlights from Iggy Pop's BBC Music John Peel Lecture

On Monday 13 October, Iggy Pop delivered the BBC Music John Peel Lecture 2014 on the topic of Free Music in a Capitalist Society.

Here are some of the highlights from his speech.

Did we mention that Iggy likes Countryfile? Don't believe us? Well listen for yourself then...

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Iggy Pop recommends BBC1’s Countryfile to Bernard Sumner

Iggy Pop reveals to New Order's Bernard Sumner that he watches BBC 1's Countryfile.

You're not the only one who couldn't get their head around Iggy and his liking for Countryfile - doesn't get more rock'n'roll than this, I tell you!

That moment when Iggy Pop gave us some sound health advice... #iggypeellecture

Basically, everyone loved his lecture - but don't take our word for it...

Alas, as Iggy reminds us, never lose sight that this is all a great dream job...

But Iggy, if you ever decide to give up the music and flourishing radio career, there's always work as a life coach...