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Music

…Sings The Beatles

…Sings The Beatles

Music | BBC Four | 2009 | 58'43''

Recorded for the fortieth anniversary of Abbey Road, a journey through some classic and curious Beatles covers in the BBC archives, including Shirle...

”Chariots of Fire” score | Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies

”Chariots of Fire” score | Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies

Music | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'56''

Neil Brand speaks to composer Vangelis about his famous score from ''Chariots of Fire'...

”The Birds” soundtrack | Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies

”The Birds” soundtrack | Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies

Music | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'18''

Neil Brand explores how not a single orchestral instrument was used to soundtrack Hitchc...

1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Music | BBC Four | 2011 | 59'05''

Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge g...

1: Jesus Walks, by Kanye West | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

1: Jesus Walks, by Kanye West | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'17''

In an era of excess, a Christian rap song challenges the Church and changes ideals about religion and r...

1: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited | Arena

1: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited | Arena

Music | BBC HD | 2012 | 59'01''

The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.

1: The Foundation | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

1: The Foundation | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Music | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'53''

Public Enemy's Chuck D leads a cast of hip-hop icons as they chart the factors that led to the birth of th...

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 ...

10: Whigfield and Beyonce | Pop’s Greatest Dance Crazes

10: Whigfield and Beyonce | Pop’s Greatest Dance Crazes

Music | BBC Three | 2011 | 28'31''

Whigfield reveals why she does not join in the Saturday Night dance. Plus an interview with Beyonce's Single La...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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

2: ‘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'...

2: Alright, by Kendrick Lamar | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2: Alright, by Kendrick Lamar | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'23''

Making protest music in the era of Black Lives Matter, Alright becomes the unsaid anthem for hope.

2: Getting it on Wax | The Beatles Story

2: 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.

2: Prince: A Purple Reign | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

2: Prince: A Purple Reign | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Music | BBC Four | 2011 | 59'19''

Documentary exploring how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionised the perception...

2: The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour | Arena

2: The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour | Arena

Music | BBC HD | 2012 | 53'20''

Fully restored and with a remixed soundtrack, 'The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour comes out of the shadows and onto the scr...

2: The Stevie Wonder Playlist | 6 Music Artist Collection

2: The Stevie Wonder Playlist | 6 Music Artist Collection

Music | BBC Radio 6 Music | 2021 | 1'00'01''

A playlist celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder, as well as its roots and branches - including those he's been in...

2: Under Siege | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

2: Under Siege | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Music | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'30''

Chuck D and fellow rap stars chart the devastating impact of the crack epidemic, which becomes the spark that...

2007: Amy Winehouse | Glastonbury

2007: Amy Winehouse | Glastonbury

Music | BBC Four | 2007 | 59'02''

Amy Winehouse performs twice in one day at the festival in 2007, taking to the Pyramid Stage in the afternoon followed by an evening set on...

2008: Adele | BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

2008: Adele | BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Music | BBC HD | 2008 | 15'07''

Highlights from jazz singer Adele's set at Radio One's Big Weekend in Mote Park, Maidstone.

2010: 1: Elton John | Electric Proms

2010: 1: Elton John | Electric Proms

Music | BBC HD | 2010 | 59'55''

Elton John in concert at the Roundhouse with friend and mentor Leon Russell, and special guests Plan B and Rumer, performing both classi...

2011: Beyonce | Glastonbury

2011: Beyonce | Glastonbury

Music | BBC Two | 2011 | 1'29'51''

Queen Bey's stunning headline set in 2011 brought song and dance to Glastonbury in full female style. The first solo woman of colour to headline ...

2014: Dolly Parton | Glastonbury

2014: Dolly Parton | Glastonbury

Music | BBC Two | 2014 | 1'14'26''

Dolly Parton performs a crowd-pleasing set including self-penned classics such as Jolene, Coat of Many Colours, 9 to 5, Islands in the Strea...

2016: Adele | Glastonbury

2016: Adele | Glastonbury

Music | BBC Two | 2016 | 1'33'53''

Showcasing her superstar status, Adele takes the Pyramid Stage by storm, performing hits including Rumour Has It, Rolling in the Deep and Someone L...

2019: Stormzy | Glastonbury

2019: Stormzy | Glastonbury

Music | BBC One | 2022 | 1'14'03''

In June 2019, Stormzy delivered one of the all-time iconic headline performances on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, cementing his place as one of th...

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

3: 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 peri...

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

3: 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 f...

3: Culture Wars | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

3: Culture Wars | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Music | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'27''

Chuck D and fellow rap stars chart the meteoric rise of hip hop and gangster rap in the 90s and the culture ...

3: Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

3: Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Music | BBC Four | 2011 | 58'56''

Film showing how Lionel Richie achieved his dream of becoming 'as big as Th...

3: Rock Box, by Run-DMC | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

3: Rock Box, by Run-DMC | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'20''

How one song tore down the barriers between rock and hip-hop, race and class on American radio and television.

4: Elevators, by Outkast | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

4: Elevators, by Outkast | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'25''

Hip-hop's southern voice breaks through with an unsuspecting song that redefines rap's cultural and geograph...

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

4: 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 da...

4: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

4: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Music | BBC Four | 2011 | 57'02''

Documentary about Public Enemy, the world's biggest rap group in the late 80s, who...

4: Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life | Classic Albums

4: Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life | Classic Albums

Music | BBC One | 1997 | 59'09''

Already firmly established, Stevie Wonder spent over two years making this album. It was finally released in 1976...

4: Still Fighting | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

4: Still Fighting | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Music | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'44''

Chuck D and star rappers chart how the hip hop industry is able to leverage its muscle to fight for change...

4: The Start of Beatlemania | The Beatles Story

4: 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 Burling...

4: Wondering | 6 Music Artist Collection

4: Wondering | 6 Music Artist Collection

Music | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 57'15''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first broadcast in 1977...

5: 1970-1974 | McCartney on McCartney

5: 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.

5: John Lennon | A Life in Ten Pictures

5: John Lennon | A Life in Ten Pictures

Music | BBC Two | 2021 | 59'00''

John Lennon's image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story: an extraordi...

5: Signed, Sealed, Delivered | 6 Music Artist Collection

5: Signed, Sealed, Delivered | 6 Music Artist Collection

Music | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'36''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first b...

5: The Bridge, by Marley Marl and MC Shan | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

5: The Bridge, by Marley Marl and MC Shan | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'26''

A song designed to foster community pride ignites hip-hop's most epic rap battle.

5: The World Surrenders | The Beatles Story

5: 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 Ni...

6: 1974-1977 | McCartney on McCartney

6: 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.

6: A Course of Happiness | 6 Music Artist Collection

6: A Course of Happiness | 6 Music Artist Collection

Music | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'38''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first broad...

6: Ladies First, by Queen Latifah | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

6: Ladies First, by Queen Latifah | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Music | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'21''

At the height of hip-hop's misogynistic themes, the culture bows down to their queens of rap.

6: Life and Rewards of Success | The Beatles Story

6: 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 1...

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