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Journalist and broadcaster Kate Adie meets Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to talk about her career. They discover some surprising similarities in their lives. Show more
Antonio Pappano explores the great roles and the greatest singers of the last 100 years through the prism of the main classical voice types. He begins with the soprano. Show more
In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a rhythm-driven fusion of blues, boogie woogie and vocal harmony played by young black pioneers. Show more
Chancing upon a small-town rock 'n' roll band, Steve Hollis believes he can help them hit the big time. With performances from Bill Haley & His Comets and the Platters. Show more
Performances of classic Elvis Presley songs by the likes of Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Carl Perkins, Boy George, Alison Moyet, Pet Shop Boys and Robbie Williams. Show more
In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a rhythm-driven fusion of blues, boogie woogie and vocal harmony played by young black pioneers. Show more
Rock, pop and R&B from the BBC archives. Looking at the birth of the decade where pop was consigned to Crackerjack and rebellious singers still wore cardigans. Show more
Series featuring rock, pop and R&B performances from the BBC archives, featuring the Bee Gees, the Rolling Stones and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. Show more
Performances of classic Elvis Presley songs by the likes of Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Carl Perkins, Boy George, Alison Moyet, Pet Shop Boys and Robbie Williams. Show more
