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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

The stories of the biggest artists in the world told over the years in their own words.

The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.

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Eras: ABBA: ABBA: 4. Thank You For The Music

Thank You For The Music

ABBA: 4. Thank You For The Music

ABBA

BBC Radio 2 - Eras, ABBA, ABBA: 4. Thank You For The Music

Sara Cox tells the story of pop history’s greatest revival.

Nothing lasts forever - not even endings. Sara Cox tells the story of pop history’s greatest revival.

After a wildly successful but grueling decade, ABBA were no more. Their ‘indefinite hiatus’ allowed each member of the group to follow their own path. But nothing lasts forever - not even endings.

In Episode 4, Sara Cox tells the story of a comeback like no other. 

From pop history’s greatest Greatest Hits, to theatrical smashes, Hollywood acclaim and futuristic entertainment experiences, ABBA have achieved a truly timeless legacy. 

Through the BBC Archive and brand new interviews, you’ll understand exactly why.

Eras: ABBA

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Marking 50 Years of ABBA winning the Eurovision Song Contest in four era-defining chapters

Celebrating 50 Years of ABBA winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 - the definitive story of ABBA in four era-defining chapters.

The definitive story of ABBA in four era-defining chapters.

They're known for their impossibly perfect pop songs, global stardom and a stratospheric revival, but how much do you really know about Sweden's biggest musical export? With presenter Sara Cox as our guide and told in the group's own words through rare BBC archive and new interviews with experts, insiders and famous fans, this is the story of how Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson went from Eurovision hopefuls to era-defining pop icons. Eras: ABBA is a window into the musical genius and sheer perseverance that brought ABBA to their rightful place at the top. Set against their timeless back catalogue, listeners will get to know ABBA like never before.

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