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Charles Hazlewood conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in performances of works by George Gershwin at the Proms, including Rhapsody in Blue, Strike Up the Band and My Man's Gone Now. Show more
An investigation into Gershwin's classic composition, Summertime, which has been recorded in almost every style of music - from jazz to opera, rock to reggae, soul to samba. Show more
Documentary exploring Top of the Pops in 1977, as it was stormed by punk and new wave acts such as the Stranglers and the Jam, as well as disco, reggae, pub rock and plastic pop. Show more
From 1977, Kid Jensen introduces Sheer Elegance, Tina Charles, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Clodagh Rodgers, Boney M, Smokie, Jethro Tull, the Drifters, Johnny Mathis and Legs & Co. Show more
Top of the Pops performances from 1977, including Heatwave, The Stranglers, Baccara, Brotherhood of Man, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello, The Jacksons and Bob Marley. Show more
A musical journey through the 1970s, with Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, New York Dolls, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Jam. Show more
Documentary exploring Top of the Pops in 1977, as it was stormed by punk and new wave acts such as the Stranglers and the Jam, as well as disco, reggae, pub rock and plastic pop. Show more
Top of the Pops performances from 1977, including Heatwave, The Stranglers, Baccara, Brotherhood of Man, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello, The Jacksons and Bob Marley. Show more
An investigation into Gershwin's classic composition, Summertime, which has been recorded in almost every style of music - from jazz to opera, rock to reggae, soul to samba. Show more
