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Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 28 January 1982. Featuring Tight Fit, Stiff Little Fingers, Elkie Brooks, Alton Edwards, Haircut 100, The Stranglers and Shakin' Stevens. Show more
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman and Barry Howard. Show more
Vintage rock, pop and soul performances from the BBC archives. Roxy Music perform Ladytron in 1972.
Pop moments from the BBC's sixties archive. A 1966 performance from the singing star of The Frost Report of Going to the Zoo, calling for audience participation. Show more
Pop moments from the BBC's sixties archive. A youthful Status Quo, complete with ruffled shirts and sideburns, sing their first hit single, Pictures of Matchstick Men. Show more
Series about the history of punk rock begins with the precursors to the likes of the Sex Pistols and the Clash - pub rockers such as Dr Feelgood and Ducks Deluxe. Show more
Series about the history of punk. England was rudely awoken when the Sex Pistols swore on primetime television and aligned itself against the establishment. Show more
Series about the history of punk. Punk had shown what it was against, now what was it for? Freed up by the DIY ethos, an array of musical influences developed. Show more
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 28 January 1982. Featuring Tight Fit, Stiff Little Fingers, Elkie Brooks, Alton Edwards, Haircut 100, The Stranglers and Shakin' Stevens. Show more
Series about the history of punk rock begins with the precursors to the likes of the Sex Pistols and the Clash - pub rockers such as Dr Feelgood and Ducks Deluxe. Show more
Series about the history of punk. England was rudely awoken when the Sex Pistols swore on primetime television and aligned itself against the establishment. Show more
Series about the history of punk. Punk had shown what it was against, now what was it for? Freed up by the DIY ethos, an array of musical influences developed. Show more
