Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive
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DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
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DetailsStuart Maconie concludes his history of Talking Heads, featuring contributions from Tina Weymouth, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison and Chris Frantz.
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DetailsPaul Sexton presents a tribute to Marc Bolan
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DetailsMark Steel looks back at the history of the Rock Against Racism campaign and the ways in which it countered the threat of the National Front in the 1970s.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a classic music documentary retrieved from the archives.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
DetailsAnother chance to hear a music documentary from the archives.
DetailsBowie at The Beeb: 1/2. Andy Peebles charts the path of David Bowie's many exclusive recording sessions for the BBC.
DetailsBowie at The Beeb: 2/2. Andy Peebles charts the path of David Bowie's many exclusive recording sessions for the BBC.
DetailsLed Zeppelin at the Beeb: 2/2. Bob Harris tells the story of Led Zeppelin's early relationship with the BBC through exclusive recorded sessions.
DetailsSeries of profiles of classic blues musicians
DetailsChris Coco looks at the the acid house scene of 1988, with contributions from DJs, musicians, journalists and others
DetailsGlen Matlock, original bassist with the Sex Pistols, tells the story of punk from its origins through to The Clash, Buzzcocks and The Pistols themselves
DetailsThe story of the soul output of Atlantic Records, the influential label founded by Ahmet Ertegun
DetailsPaul McGann tells the story of the 1966 interview in which John Lennon stated that The Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus now' and explores the aftermath of the event
DetailsJohn Lydon profiles the theatrical American rock icon
DetailsBiography of the Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork
DetailsDon Letts explores how Rastafarianism helped Jamaica recover its identity and how it affected Jamaican and British music
DetailsCandi Staton tells the story of Etta James, the singer who conquered personal demons while recording some of the greatest RnB records ever
DetailsBrinsley Forde presents a profile of the celebrated reggae star
DetailsStuart Maconie charts the history of Talking Heads, from their New York punk beginnings to becoming one of the most influential bands of the last three decades
DetailsSuzi Quatro profiles glam rock songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn
DetailsAlvin Stardust asks friends, colleagues and fans of Elvis Presley about how the King spent Christmas
DetailsProducer Tony Visconti re-appraises a selection of classic releases
DetailsDesert Island Discs - John Peel. A rare chance to hear the great DJ's Desert Island Discs interview with Sue Lawley in 1990.
DetailsBob Harris recalls the life and extraordinary career of session pianist Nicky Hopkins, who worked with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and David Bowie
DetailsSteve Lamacq tells the story of the Britpop era
Details3/4: The 2-Tone Movement. Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selecter, continues her discussion of 2-Tone Records, the English label that spawned the 2-Tone movement of the 1980s.
Details4/4: The 2-Tone Movement. Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selecter, concludes her discussion of 2-Tone Records, the English label that spawned the 2-Tone movement of the 1980s.
DetailsSteve Lamacq tells the remarkable story of one of Liverpool's musical landmarks
DetailsPaul Jones profiles rock 'n' roll and R 'n' B legend Antoine 'Fats' Domino
DetailsMark Lamarr presents an in-depth profile of James Brown
DetailsMark Sutherland traces the history of the Glastonbury festival
DetailsBob Harris explores the life and music of singer-songwriter Gram Parsons. Features contributions from Emmylou Harris and Keith Richards, plus a rarely-heard interview with Parsons himself
DetailsJohn Walters traces the history of the instrument with contributions from Keith Emerson, Brian Auger and others
DetailsPaul Sexton tells the story of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson
DetailsRoger Daltrey tells the story of the unique and influential guitarist and singer, whose trademark beat changed the face of music
DetailsPaul Gambaccini recalls the career of R 'n' B, soul and pop sensation Jackie Wilson
DetailsTom Robinson tells the story of record producer Joe Meek
DetailsJohn Peel tells the story of iconic Manchester band New Order
DetailsMary Anne Hobbs profiles Manchester band The Stone Roses
DetailsA concert performance at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded in 1979 and featuring songs from the Do It Yourself album.
DetailsArdent Janis Joplin fan Beth Ditto celebrates the short but remarkable life of the singer who wowed the crowds at Monterey and Woodstock
DetailsJarvis Cocker takes listeners on an intimate tour of Sheffield in this evocative programme, creating a soundtrack to drive his memories, feelings and observations about his home
DetailsIn 2001, Joe Stummer tried his hand as a radio DJ on the BBC World Service. Check out how he got on
DetailsIn a series recorded for what would have been the great man's 75th birthday, Paul Gambacinni celebrates the life of country music star Johnny Cash
DetailsMusician and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry tells his extraordinary story
DetailsAs Liverpool revels in its role as European Capital of Culture, Janice Long explores the city's second musical boom during the late 70s and early 80s
DetailsSteve Van Zandt tells how the song Louie, Louie survived the wrath of the FBI to become one of the most performed, recorded and influential tracks of all time
DetailsMarc revisits classic interviews from the BBC archives
DetailsMarc Riley explores archive interviews with classic artists
DetailsMark Lamarr traces the history and development of rap music
DetailsIron Maiden vocalist and 6 Music DJ Bruce Dickinson looks back at memorable years in the rock almanac
DetailsMark Radcliffe celebrates the pioneers of R&B, such as Charles Brown, Johnny Otis, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson and Ruth Brown
DetailsAndy Peebles talks to guests about their careers and favourite pieces of music
DetailsAndy Peebles talks to guests about their careers and favourite pieces of music
DetailsTom Robinson explores how punk has shaped popular music
DetailsRichard Allinson tells the story of the unique pop poet Ian Dury, who passed away in 2000
DetailsCraig Charles tells the story of George Clinton's career
DetailsStuart Maconie tells the story of one of the most important British bands of the last decade
DetailsStuart Maconie tells the story of the Madchester scene from the late 1980s to the early 90s
DetailsRecord producer Craig Leon tells the story of American punk rock from the 1960s garage scene of the pacific north west through to the Stooges, the New York punk scene and beyond
DetailsTom Robinson examines the unlikely alliance between punk rock and reggae music that blossomed at the London's Roxy Club
DetailsMica Paris tells the story of Prince
DetailsStuart Maconie profiles the influential artist
DetailsBob Harris presents a profile of songwriter Tim Hardin
DetailsAndy Serkis tells the extraordinary story of Ian Dury with contributions from Chas Jankell, The Blockheads, Suggs, Phill Jupitus and Ian's son Baxter.
DetailsThe late John Peel tells the story of Roy Orbison, who passed away in 1988
DetailsStuart Maconie tells the story of Smiths singer and solo artist Morrissey
DetailsStuart Maconie explores another group of pivotal events in music history
DetailsPete Mitchell presents the story of John McGeoch, one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of the past thirty years
DetailsPete Drummond talks to people who were at the Woodstock pop festival in 1969
DetailsSeries exploring the life and career of Stevie Wonder
DetailsSmokey Robinson presents a six-part series in which he pays tribute to his Motown colleague, soul legend Marvin Gaye
DetailsPauline Black's documentary on 2-Tone Records, the influential Coventry based label that spawned a new mutli-cultural movement in music, with bands including The Specials, Madness and The Selector
DetailsDavid Quantick presents a comic and partly made-up history of popular music
DetailsSeries tracing the story of the Chess Records label and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock and roll, narrated by Marshall Chess, son of co-founder Leonard Chess
DetailsDon Letts explores the bond between New York and punk rockers The Clash
DetailsAndrew Collins presents a series exploring the history of electronic music
DetailsIn 1973, The Who's drummer Keith Moon presented the John Peel Show while Peel was on holiday. This was the result
DetailsABC frontman Martin Fry looks back at the New Romantic movement of the 1980s
DetailsJarvis Cocker tells the story of the influential band, featuring an interview with founder member Ralph Hutter
DetailsAlan Freeman's classic profile of rock band Led Zeppelin
DetailsA series exploring the alternative music scene in Northern Ireland
DetailsStuart Maconie tells the story of soul legend Otis Redding
DetailsJames Nesbitt presents a series looking at the life of Phil Lynott
DetailsSteve Lamacq presents an in-depth profile of the influential band
DetailsSeries looking at the careers and output of various notable record producers
DetailsPaul Sexton tells the story of soul man Al Green
DetailsZoe Ball recalls the Acid House movement of the late 1980s
DetailsPaul Jones tells the story of the influential Memphis record label
DetailsMadness frontman Suggs tells the story of the influential record label, home to artists ranging from Motorhead and The Damned to Kirsty Macoll
DetailsMidge Ure tells of the story of the unique Irish band
DetailsMark Radcliffe looks back at the life and career of Syd Barrett
DetailsMark Lamarr profiles musician and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry and examines his legacy
DetailsBob Harris looks back at the Old Grey Whistle Test, with interviews and music from the original TV series
DetailsRecord producer Chris Thomas recalls working on the 1968 Beatles LP known as the White Album. Plus he introduces a selection of cover versions of tracks from the record
DetailsPaolo Hewitt tells the story of the band
DetailsMark Radcliffe tells the story of LA band Sparks
DetailsDon Letts celebrates the influential UK-based record label that brought Jamaican music to a wider audience
DetailsPete Mitchell explores the history of a tiny independent recording studio in east London
DetailsPaul Sexton traces the fortunes of 2 Tone Records, from its early successes to its demise in 1985
DetailsRanking Miss P and Patrick Meades highlight some of the jewels of the vast Trojan Records back catalogue and discuss the stories behind the songs
DetailsDavid Quantick examines Bristol's underground music scene
DetailsTom Robinson presents a profile and celebration of acoustic guitarist Davy Graham
DetailsThe original four members of The Who talk candidly about the band, themselves and the other members
DetailsThe acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive recordings and reminiscences, presented by John Peel
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