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New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Episode 1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: 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

New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Episode 3: Lionel Richie: Dancing on the Ceiling

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Film showing how Lionel Richie achieved his dream of becoming 'as big as The Beatles' and how much of what he learnt from his years with The Commodores prepared him for success. Show more

New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Episode 4: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Documentary about Public Enemy, the world's biggest rap group in the late 80s, who sold millions preaching pro-black politics to fans of all races and changed the sound of hip hop. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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Documentary exploring how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionised the perception of black music in the 1980s by embarking on an amazing journey of musical self-discovery. Show more