Yesterday (2019)

Yesterday (2019)

Film Studies | BBC One | 2021 | 1'46'57''

Following a road accident, struggling singer-songwriter Jack Malik wakes up in an alternative reality where no-one seems to have ever heard of The Beatles. ...

Peter Gabriel: So | Classic Albums

Peter Gabriel: So | Classic Albums

Music | BBC Four | 2012 | 58'29''

With the release of So in 1986, Peter Gabriel achieved a level of success that had thus far eluded him. Gabriel famously started out leadi...

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours | Classic Albums

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours | Classic Albums

Music | BBC Four | 2008 | 59'37''

This programme considers the significance of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland | Classic Albums

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland | Classic Albums

Experimental and Contemporary Music | BBC Four | 1997 | 59'36''

In 1968, with his career at a crossroads, Jimi Hendrix went to New York to record this album. It was to be th...

Queen: A Night at the Opera | Classic Albums

Queen: A Night at the Opera | Classic Albums

Music | BBC Four | 2008 | 49'06''

A Night At The Opera, the fourth Queen album released in late 1975, is a mix of hard rock, pop, opera, music hall camp and tradi...

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon | Classic Albums

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon | Classic Albums

Experimental and Contemporary Music | BBC Four | 2008 | 49'02''

This edition looks at the legendary Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon with interviews with Roger Waters, David Gi...

David Bowie | Icons

David Bowie | Icons

Music | BBC Two | 2019 | 12'42''

David Bowie landed on the London music scene and, with the help of Ziggy Stardust, transformed it at once giving rise to an army of young, previously dis...

Elvis (2022)

Elvis (2022)

Film Studies | BBC One | 2025 | 2'25'54''

Elvis Presley's story seen through the lens of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

S04E02: 1982 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S04E02: 1982 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC Four | 1994 | 28'56''

2nd in series which takes a chronological look at the news, music and events of the eighties. This week the year is 1982.

S03E02: 1973 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S03E02: 1973 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC Four | 1987 | 29'36''

A mix of rock music from 1973 with news coverage of events from same year & other happenings.

S03E01: 1972 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S03E01: 1972 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC Four | 1987 | 29'29''

A prog which connects the year's news events with its music, using news rep , headlines, & pop music performances

S02E05: 1968 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S02E05: 1968 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC Four | 1986 | 27'55''

The news and music of 1968 as flower power fades and a new era of protest is ushered in. The Vietcong mounts the Tet Offen...

S01E08: 1963 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S01E08: 1963 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC One | 1985 | 29'31''

Prog connects the years events with its music via newsreels,headlines,movies,bro adcasts & rock performance

S01E01: 1956 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

S01E01: 1956 | The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Music | BBC One | 1985 | 29'34''

First prog in new series connecting the year's events with its music via news- reels; headlines; movies; broadcasts & rock...

The Blue Nile | Today

The Blue Nile | Today

Music | BBC Radio 4 | 2008 | 4'29''

The Blue Nile, one of the world's least prolific bands, are making a new album. Nicola Stanbridge visits Glasgow to meet them.

Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm

Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm

Music | BBC Four | 2020 | 1'31'45''

The unlikely tale of how two Welsh farming brothers turned their dairy farm into a legendary recording studio starring Ozzy Osbourne, Liam ...

How Pop Songs Work

How Pop Songs Work

Electronic and Dance Music | BBC Four | 2008 | 59'23''

Conductor Charles Hazlewood hosts a celebration of the magic of pop music and explores the skill and musical dexterity that goes into writing, performing ...

Drone show | The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Drone show | The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Music | BBC One | 2022 | 7'27''

Ella Eyre performs music to a light show made up of drones in the sky.

08: 1988-1989 | McCartney on McCartney

08: 1988-1989 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 9 | 1989 | 58'29''

In the final part of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses 1988 - 1989 with presenter Mike Read.

07: 1978-1987 | McCartney on McCartney

07: 1978-1987 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 8 | 1989 | 58'56''

In part 7 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses 1978 - 1987 with presenter Mike Read.

06: 1974-1977 | McCartney on McCartney

06: 1974-1977 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 7 | 1989 | 58'51''

In part 6 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses 1974 - 1977 with presenter Mike Read.

05: 1970-1974 | McCartney on McCartney

05: 1970-1974 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 6 | 1989 | 58'50''

In part 5 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses 1970 - 1974 with presenter Mike Read.

04: Hello Goodbye: 1967-1970 | McCartney on McCartney

04: Hello Goodbye: 1967-1970 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 5 | 1989 | 59'49''

Hello Goodbye - in part 4 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses the latter d...

03: All You Need is Love: 1965-1967 | McCartney on McCartney

03: All You Need is Love: 1965-1967 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 4 | 1989 | 59'00''

In part 3 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses the extraordinary per...

02: ‘Beatlemania’: 1963-1965 | McCartney on McCartney

02: ‘Beatlemania’: 1963-1965 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 3 | 1989 | 58'08''

In part 2 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses the 'Beatlemania...

01: 1962 | McCartney on McCartney

01: 1962 | McCartney on McCartney

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 1989 | 58'45''

In part 1 of an 8 part series first broadcast on Radio 1 in 1989, Paul McCartney discusses his formative early days up to 1962 with present...

14: George & Ringo Today | The Beatles Story

14: George & Ringo Today | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 58'56''

Brian Matthew concludes the story with a look at George and Ringo's solo careers. First broadcast in 1973.

13: Paul & John Today | The Beatles Story

13: Paul & John Today | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 57'25''

Brian Matthew continues the story with a look at John and Paul's solo careers. Includes various interviews with and about the ...

12: The John, Paul, George and Ringo Show | The Beatles Story

12: The John, Paul, George and Ringo Show | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'53''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period of 1971. Interviewer: Johnny Moran. Presenter...

11: The End of The Beatles | The Beatles Story

11: The End of The Beatles | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 55'19''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from November 1969 - December 1970. Lennon on sending back M...

10: Hello, Goodbye or Come Together | The Beatles Story

10: Hello, Goodbye or Come Together | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'36''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period 1969. Refs. to the film 'Let It Be', John & Yoko's ...

09: Meditations and Corporation | The Beatles Story

09: Meditations and Corporation | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'02''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from December 1967 - December 1968. Refs. to Apple. Pre...

08: The Psychedelic Chapter | The Beatles Story

08: The Psychedelic Chapter | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 55'40''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period 1967. Refs. to Brian Epstein's death, Sergeant Pepper album...

07: When the Touring Had to Stop | The Beatles Story

07: When the Touring Had to Stop | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'02''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from July 1965 - August 1966. Presented by Brian Matthew.

06: Life and Rewards of Success | The Beatles Story

06: Life and Rewards of Success | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 55'58''

Life and Rewards of Success. Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from Summer 1964 - Spring ...

05: The World Surrenders | The Beatles Story

05: The World Surrenders | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'06''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period 1964. Actuality of press conferences. The film 'A Hard Day's N...

04: The Start of Beatlemania | The Beatles Story

04: The Start of Beatlemania | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'33''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from August 1963 - January 1964. Interviewers: Klas Burlin...

03: Chart Success and the Package Tours Begin | The Beatles Story

03: Chart Success and the Package Tours Begin | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 55'17''

Chart Success & the Package Tours Begin. Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period ...

02: Getting it on Wax | The Beatles Story

02: Getting it on Wax | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 56'13''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period Summer 1961 - Summer 1962.

01: The Birth of the Liverpool Sound | The Beatles Story

01: The Birth of the Liverpool Sound | The Beatles Story

Music | BBC Radio 1 | 1973 | 55'14''

Various interviews with and about the Beatles covering the period from 1960 - Spring 1961. Presenter: Brian Matthew.

The Beatles: 6. Now and Then | Eras

The Beatles: 6. Now and Then | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'17''

The story behind The Beatles' final single Now and Then, featuring new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Narrated by Martin...

The Beatles: 5: Reincarnation | Eras

The Beatles: 5: Reincarnation | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'07''

Martin Freeman tells the story of how John, Paul, George, and Ringo navigated life after The Beatles.

The Beatles: 4. Revolution | Eras

The Beatles: 4. Revolution | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'12''

A personal tragedy marks the start of a new and turbulent era for the band.

The Beatles: 3: Rebellion | Eras

The Beatles: 3: Rebellion | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'09''

Martin Freeman finds the band at a crossroads - to tour, or not to tour? A choice that will define an era.

The Beatles: 2: Riots | Eras

The Beatles: 2: Riots | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'40''

Martin Freeman enters the wild world of Beatlemania as the Fab Four sweep the globe, with an exclusive archive clip of Paul, Ringo and George th...

The Beatles: 1: Rock n’ Roll | Eras

The Beatles: 1: Rock n’ Roll | Eras

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2023 | 28'15''

Martin Freeman celebrates history's biggest band ahead of their final single - Now & Then. In Part 1, the Fab Four come to the brin...

Part 2 | John Lennon: The New York Years

Part 2 | John Lennon: The New York Years

Music | BBC Radio 3 | 2010 | 57'09''

Susan Sarandon continues to explore the major moments of John's life that occurred in the city he called home from the early 70s, un...

Part 1 | John Lennon: The New York Years

Part 1 | John Lennon: The New York Years

Music | BBC Radio 2 | 2010 | 57'00''

Susan Sarandon explores the major moments of John's life that occurred in the city he called home from the early 1970s until his dea...