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Simon Bates and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, from 22 September 1983. With Toyah Willcox, David Bowie, Nick Heyward, The Alarm, Howard Jones and Hot Chocolate. Show more
Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme, from March 1978. Guests include Roy Castle, Barbara Windsor, Robert Tear, Benjamin Luxon, Ted Durante & Hilda. Show more
Rock, pop and soul performances from the BBC archives. Labelle's Lady Marmalade, Chic's Le Freak and Rose Royce's Love Don't Live Here Any More. Show more
Documentary telling the story of funk, an irresistible style of music that burst out of the American black community at a time of self-discovery, struggle and social change. Show more
Selection of some of funk's best artists from the BBC archives and beyond, beginning in the 1970s. With Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Average White Band and Herbie Hancock. 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
Simon Bates and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, from 22 September 1983. With Toyah Willcox, David Bowie, Nick Heyward, The Alarm, Howard Jones and Hot Chocolate. Show more
Documentary telling the story of funk, an irresistible style of music that burst out of the American black community at a time of self-discovery, struggle and social change. Show more
Selection of some of funk's best artists from the BBC archives and beyond, beginning in the 1970s. With Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Average White Band and Herbie Hancock. 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
