Daily from 7.00pm.
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
The news programme for audiences who want more depth to their daily coverage. With a focus on Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Andy Crane and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 May 1989 and featuring Debbie Gibson, Bon Jovi, Roxette, Kylie Minogue, Bangles and Chaka Khan. Show more
Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more. Show more
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 May 1989 and featuring Swing Out Sister, Queen, Hue and Cry, Natalie Cole, Stevie Nicks and London Boys. Show more
Documentary tracing the development of British heavy metal from its 60s beginnings in the Midlands with Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Black Sabbath to its international triumph. Show more
A unique insight into one of the most successful and contentious metal bands ever, combining new interviews with an exclusive live session from the group at Maida Vale Studios. Show more
Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith’s guitarist, explains how the quest for new guitar sounds has driven the history of pop music, from Les Paul’s first guitar to Ed Sheeran’s looper pedals. Show more
Ardal O'Hanlon looks at what started the showband era in Ireland, the people involved, and how it came to an end in the 1980s.
Hannah Fry leads a nationwide experiment to help plan for the next deadly flu pandemic, which could happen at any time. How many will it kill? What can we do about it? Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
