The series revisits the years when rock 'n' roll began, connecting the events with the music via newsreels, headlines, movies, broadcasts and rock performance footage. This week: 1957.
The news: Chancellor
Macmillan moves to No 10; a black woman wins
Wimbledon; the Wolfenden report sorts out Soho; and the space age takes off with Sputnik 1.
The music: Nancy Whiskey and Chas McDevitt ,
Paul Anka , Charlie Gracie , Tommy Steele , Elvis, and rare footage of the Everlys.
Research Sue Gagan
Producer Ann Fraser (R)
