1960
As the 50s fade gently away, the decade arrives which will change the way of life of an entire generation.
The news - trouble flares in Algeria, there is massacre in Sharpeville, the Russians shoot down two US spy planes and Kennedy is elected president.
The music - Adam Faith
Duane Eddy , Cliff Richard the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison.
Series producer ANN FREER Producer SUE MALLINSON
Compact discs; The Best of the Rock 'n' Roll Years 1956-63 BBC CD 656, 1964-71 BBC CD 657, from retailers