By 1969 The Doors had found themselves at the forefront of a movement that consisted of a generation of discontents. This film tells the amazing story of landmark album LA Woman. Show more
Classic Albums
The Doors: The Doors
50 minutes
Series looking at the creation of classic albums goes behind the Doors' eponymous debut, a mix of blues, rock and jazz combined with the voice and lyrics of Jim Morrison. Show more
The story of guitar legend Jeff Beck and his long career as a maverick in the music business, with testimony from musicians who have recorded and played alongside him. Show more
Classic Albums
Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt
55 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Series looking at classic albums. Jay-Z is one of the most creative hip-hop artists of all time whose first album, Reasonable Doubt, is featured. Show more
Classic Albums
John Lennon: Plastic Ono Band
50 minutes
Film that documents the making of John Lennon's 1970 first post-Beatles solo album, which contains some of his most personal and cathartic songs. Show more
Classic Albums
Nirvana: Nevermind
49 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for years
How Nirvana came to record Nevermind, an album that changed the music business without compromise, record company hype or media overkill. Show more
Classic Albums
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series focusing on the albums that have influenced the course of music. This edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Brian Wilson's masterpiece, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds. Show more
Classic Albums
Duran Duran: Rio
50 minutes
Series looking at the creation of classic albums goes behind Duran Duran's Rio, which catapulted the band to success against a backdrop of Thatcher's Britain. Show more
Classic Albums
Tom Petty: Damn the Torpedoes
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
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
Howard Goodall explores why Sgt Pepper is still seen as so innovative, so revolutionary and so influential, with the help of outtakes and studio conversations between the band. Show more