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John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast in 1984. Featuring Bucks Fizz, Spandau Ballet, Sister Sledge, Level 42, Alphaville and Stevie Wonder. Show more
Clara Amfo hosts Jay-Z at the BBC's Maida Vale studios. They catch up between tracks to talk about his career. Plus live music from Craig David, Royal Blood, Rudimental and Lorde. Show more
Nile reveals the moment when, as a teenager, he first picked up a guitar, and why he has never looked back. He tells about his session work before following his dream with Chic. Show more
A look at the creation of Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes, whose mix of rootsy rock 'n' roll and jangly guitars took Petty into the major league. Show more
Pete Drummond introduces Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at Oxford Polytechnic in 1980.
The vaults are opened to celebrate 1982's megahits. With Adam Ant, Yazoo, Wham, ABC, The Associates, Madness, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Culture Club, Musical Youth, The Jam and more. Show more
John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast in 1984. Featuring Bucks Fizz, Spandau Ballet, Sister Sledge, Level 42, Alphaville and Stevie Wonder. Show more
Compilation of classic archive performances from the guitar gods of the late 60s and 70s, including Status Quo, The Who, Dire Straits, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Benson and Link Wray. Show more
Nile reveals the moment when, as a teenager, he first picked up a guitar, and why he has never looked back. He tells about his session work before following his dream with Chic. Show more