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The Proms season draws to a close with Verdi's Requiem. Its fire and brimstone depiction of death and destruction never fails to appeal, most famously in the tumultuous Dies Irae. Show more
The Seekers kick off this episode of the sixties archive pop programme. The Hollies and The Byrds also appear. Show more
Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield and Lulu sing much-loved classics in a solo artist-themed episode of the sixties archive pop programme.
Music documentary series. In the 1970s, a time when even The Sex Pistols were on a major label, the true act of rebellion was to release music independently. Show more
Series exploring British indie music. This episode looks back to a time when the independent labels transformed from cottage industries into real businesses. Show more
The last episode of a series exploring British indie music looks at dance music's influence, the Britpop era and the emergence of new labels in the late 90s. Show more
Music documentary series. In the 1970s, a time when even The Sex Pistols were on a major label, the true act of rebellion was to release music independently. Show more
Series exploring British indie music. This episode looks back to a time when the independent labels transformed from cottage industries into real businesses. Show more
The last episode of a series exploring British indie music looks at dance music's influence, the Britpop era and the emergence of new labels in the late 90s. Show more
The Seekers kick off this episode of the sixties archive pop programme. The Hollies and The Byrds also appear. Show more
Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield and Lulu sing much-loved classics in a solo artist-themed episode of the sixties archive pop programme.
