Legends
A look at some true legends from music
Legends - Al Bowlly - the Very Thought of You
Profile of the debonair 1930s crooner Al Bowlly, a South African who travelled to New York via London and whose successful career ultimately ended in disappointment and tragedy.
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Legends - Alma Cogan - Fabulous
Profile of Alma Cogan, the tailor's daughter who was a bestselling 1950s star and TV light entertainment pioneer. With Bruce Forsyth, Maureen Lipman and Andrew Loog Oldham.
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Legends - Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy
Profile of Dennis Wilson, the drummer in the Beach Boys and the only one who surfed, the one who drove hot rod cars in competition and the one who got all the girls.
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Legends - Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Michael Brandon narrates a profile of one of the big screen's more enduring legends. This episode features Doris Day.
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Legends - Edith Piaf - Singing Her Life
Profile of legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf, whose talent for re-inventing herself was second only to her phenomenal voice and who used her tough upbringing to feed her art.
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Legends - Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
Profile of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular artists of the 20th century, examining her life and 50-year career.
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Legends - Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass and Other Delights
The story of musician, producer and artist Herb Alpert. This profile platforms his music and artwork as he exhibits his sculptures for Hollywood's art elite.
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Legends - Humphrey Lyttelton
Profile of the jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton, equally well-known as a great trumpeter and genial host of Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
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Legends - Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
Profile of dramatic Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel, who mesmerised audiences in the 1950s and 60s with the sheer ferocity of his performances and deep, dark lyrics.
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Legends - James Last: Non Stop Dancing
Profile of the hugely successful bandleader James Last. Contributors include Paul Morley, Ron Last, Richard Clayderman and Richard Darbyshire.
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Legends - Joan Sutherland - The Reluctant Prima Donna
Documentary about the late Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the greatest operatic performers of the late twentieth century. Featuring interviews with Dame Joan, Domingo and Pavarotti.
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Legends - Josephine Baker - the First Black Superstar
A look at the life of the black entertainer Josephine Baker, who was a pioneer in every sense of the word and whose impact on the cultural history of the 20th century was profound.
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Legends - Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
Clive James, Maureen Lipman and Dillie Keane join a host of Joyce's friends and colleagues to paint a candid and affectionate portrait of this great British star.
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Legends - Julian Bream
Andrew McGregor introduces a compilation of performances from the BBC archives of 1962-1979 by the legendary classical guitarist Julian Bream.
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Legends - Julie London - The Lady's Not a Vamp
Profile of 1950s singing sensation Julie London, a simmering stylist who phrased torch songs with impeccable jazz timing and noted for her anthem to female revenge, Cry Me A River.
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Legends - Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
Profile of American entertainer, singer, actor, songwriter and trumpeter Louis Prima, immortalised as the voice of King Louis in Disney's Jungle Book.
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Legends - Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
A celebration of Mario Lanza's incomparable talents, and the tragic story of his brief life.
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Legends - Marty Feldman - Six Degrees of Separation
Profile of Marty Feldman, one of the forgotten greats of British comedy, who was a success on both radio and later TV, where he worked alongside the Pythons on The Frost Report.
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Legends - Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
Documentary telling the story of Matt Monro, the young Londoner who became one of the world's most popular ballad singers.
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Legends - Nana Mouskouri - The White Rose of Athens
Profile of Greek singer Nana Mouskouri, one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Features interviews with Nana and her family and friends, plus rare archive footage.
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Legends - Neil Sedaka: That's When the Music Takes Me
Documentary profiling songwriter and performer Neil Sedaka, the man behind hits like Oh Carol, Is This the Way to Amarillo and Solitaire.
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Legends - Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga
Documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of the blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and soul record label which shaped the musical landscape of the second half of the 20th century.
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Legends - Roy Orbison - The 'Big O' in Britain
Documentary celebrating the extraordinary talent of Roy Orbison and his relationship with his loyal fans, British musicians and the British public.
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Legends - The Andrews Sisters - Queens of the Music Machines
Profile of American singing trio the Andrews Sisters, one of best-selling female vocal groups ever, featuring archive performance footage of hits including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.
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Legends - The Beverley Sisters - Tickled Pink
Profile of singing trio the Beverley Sisters, charting their rise from their humble beginnings in London's East End to big stars at the forefront of the TV revolution in the 1950s.
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Legends - The Charlie Parker Story
Profile of one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, Charlie Parker, a pioneer of the bebop school which changed the face of jazz forever and who died tragically young.
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Legends - The Chieftains
Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its sound and popularity across the world for more than four decades.
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Legends - The Dankworths
Profile of the husband and wife jazz duo Cleo Laine and the late John Dankworth. Includes previously unseen home movie footage of life on and off the road, plus interviews.
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Legends - The Motown Invasion
Documentary showing what made Motown special in the UK through the lens of two 1965 moments - the Motown Revue UK tour and the Sounds of Motown Ready Steady Go! television special.
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Legends - Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
Portrait of Irish rockers Thin Lizzy, who had success in the 70s with albums like Jailbreak but were hit by drug and alcohol problems that led to the death of founder Phil Lynott.
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Legends - Val Doonican Rocks
An affectionate portrait of popular Irish entertainer Val Doonican, as famous for his props such as cardigans and rocking chair as for his easy-listening style.
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Legends - Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours
Documentary, using unseen footage and exclusive interviews, which follows the dramatic story of `Forces Sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn's rise to stardom and her impact during WW2.
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