Archive compilation celebrating the songbook of the brothers Gibb, featuring Al Green, Esther Ofarim, Take That, Dionne Warwick, Steps, Rita Coolidge, Aaliyah and others. Show more
Documentary celebrating the evolution of the American rock anthem from the 70s to the 90s, featuring Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl, Blue Oyster Cult, Survivor, Meat Loaf and Foreigner. Show more
Profile of The Fall, one of the most enigmatic, idiosyncratic and chaotic garage bands of the last 30 years, led by the belligerent and poetic Mark E Smith. Show more
A look back at 50 years of popular music on BBC Two, featuring key live performances, documentary extracts and iconic presenters in action on the channel from 1964 to the present. Show more
Compilation featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Cream, AC/DC, The Smiths, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, The Shadows, The Yardbirds, Pixies and The Stone Roses. Show more
A collection of some of Status Quo's finest Top of the Pops performances, from their first TOTP appearance in 1968 with Pictures of Matchstick Men to their last in 2005. Show more
Compilation of easy listening tracks from the BBC archive, with performances by Burt Bacharach, Andy Williams, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, The Carpenters and many more. Show more
A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, including Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, The Undertones, U2, Sinead O'Connor, The Pogues, The Frank and Walters and Therapy? Show more
Queens of British Pop
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Documentary charting the highs and lows of Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw, Marianne Faithfull, Suzi Quatro, Siouxsie Sioux and Kate Bush, looking at their influence on music. Show more
Dusty Springfield at the BBC
Volume One
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
A selection of Dusty Springfield's performances at the BBC from 1961 to 1995, from her folk beginnings with The Springfields through to her collaboration with Pet Shop Boys. Show more
Performances by The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, George Hamilton IV, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black and Johnny Cash. Show more
The story of musician, producer and artist Herb Alpert. This profile platforms his music and artwork as he exhibits his sculptures for Hollywood's art elite. Show more
Kate Mossman looks beyond the cliches of grunge babes and rock chicks as she goes behind rock's untold stories to discover if it has always been different for the girl in a band. Show more
Clips from the BBC archive giving an overview of David Bowie's career from 1964 to 2016, blending interviews and performances from music programmes, documentaries and chat shows. Show more
Compilation of Rod Stewart's performances at the BBC. Includes The Faces performing Stay with Me, plus solo hits such as Sailing, You're in My Heart and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? Show more
Documentary profile of the Gibb brothers, from child stars on the Australian variety circuit to competitors with the Beatles in the late 60s and disco superstars in the 70s. Show more
Classic Bee Gees studio performances including rare 60s ones from European TV, the big hits of the 70s and some late performances from the 90s, with the trio in perfect harmony. Show more
Jo Brand narrates a profile of the BBC's first flagship live music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test, which ran from 1971-1987. Show more
Top of the Pops
Christmas Hits
1 hour, 26 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 10 months
A compilation of performances from Christmas shows, including The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Madness, Chas & Dave, Slade, Pet Shop Boys and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Show more
Top of the Pops
The Story of 1978
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
In 1978, despite the biggest-selling singles coming from the likes of Boney M and Rod Stewart, Top of the Pops turned the credibility corner and showed punk and new wave bands. Show more