Programme charting the history of one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Band members recall the highs and lows of three decades in the music business. Show more
The series about the last 30 years of pop history examines the Liverpool revival and groups like Echo and the Bunnymen, the Teardrop Explodes, OMD and KLF. Show more
The dramas behind some of the best-known rock and pop groups in history. This programme looks at bands to come out of Manchester over the past 20 years. Show more
Series charting the dramas behind rock and pop groups of the last 40 years. This programme features 60s bands the Mamas and the Papas and the Lovin' Spoonful. Show more
A series about the last 30 years of pop history. This programme features the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Manfred Mann and Cream. Show more
Tracing the roots of the New York music scene of the mid-seventies that produced bands such as Blondie, the Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith and the New York Dolls.
50 minutes
The story of Siouxsie and the Banshees and other successful bands to emerge from the punk explosion of the seventies, including Public Image Ltd, Adam and the Ants and the Slits.
The stories behind the biggest bands in the progressive rock movement of the early seventies, such as Yes and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Programme tracing the rapid rise and fall of the Mersey Beat scene in the early and mid-1960s, an era synonymous with the emergence of The Beatles. Show more
A look at the dramas that lie behind some of the best-known Birmingham bands of the 1960s and 70s, including the Move, ELO and Wizzard. Narrated by John Peel. Show more
Series that looks at pop history. Formed in 1967, Fleetwood Mac have had many different line-ups. Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Stevie Nicks tell the story. Show more
Series going behind the scenes of famous rock and pop groups looks at Black Sabbath, who have caused outrage with their lifestyles as well as their lyrics. Show more
Rock Family Trees
The Birth of Cool Britannia
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
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The real story behind the birth of Britpop and how three of the biggest bands of the 90s – Suede, Elastica and Blur – changed British music forever. Show more