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New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Episode 1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge global pop star, which focuses on the struggle to control both her creative and personal life. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

Granting unprecedented access, Joan Armatrading tells her life story, both as a songwriter and as a performer. Features key performances from Joan and many of the musicians she has influenced. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Joan Armatrading
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed Guest:
Keith Harris
Interviewed Guest:
Mike Howlett
Interviewed Guest:
Glyn Johns
Interviewed Guest:
Steve Lillywhite
Interviewed Guest:
Pino Palladino
Musician:
Soweto Kinch
Director:
Poppy Edwards
Producer:
Poppy Edwards

Top of the Pops

The Story of 1981

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The year the teens take over and 80s new pop is born with Depeche Mode, Human League, Kim Wilde and Duran Duran debuting, while Ultravox and Visage master the art of pop videos. Show more

New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Episode 1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge global pop star, which focuses on the struggle to control both her creative and personal life. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

Granting unprecedented access, Joan Armatrading tells her life story, both as a songwriter and as a performer. Features key performances from Joan and many of the musicians she has influenced. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Joan Armatrading
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed Guest:
Keith Harris
Interviewed Guest:
Mike Howlett
Interviewed Guest:
Glyn Johns
Interviewed Guest:
Steve Lillywhite
Interviewed Guest:
Pino Palladino
Musician:
Soweto Kinch
Director:
Poppy Edwards
Producer:
Poppy Edwards

BBC Four HD

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