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Duration: 52 minutes

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

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

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

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

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Producer:
Dione Newton

Duration: 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

Legends

Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass and Other Delights

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Mossman
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Producer:
Dione Newton
Director:
Dione Newton
Participant:
Tina Weymouth
Participant:
Elkie Brooks
Participant:
Carol Kaye
Participant:
Lita Ford
Participant:
Viv Albertine
Participant:
Pauline Murray
Participant:
Brix Smith
Participant:
Gillian Gilbert
Participant:
Kim McAuliffe
Participant:
Miki Berenyi
Participant:
Jehnny Beth
Participant:
June Millington
Participant:
Mary Dostal
Participant:
Valerie Nilson
Participant:
Kelley Deal
Participant:
Josephine Wiggs

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

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

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

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

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

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

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Producer:
Dione Newton

Duration: 40 minutes

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

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

Contributors

Narrator:
Jo Brand
Producer:
Dione Newton
Director:
Dione Newton
Participant:
Bob Harris
Participant:
Annie Nightingale
Participant:
Jools Holland
Participant:
Mark Radcliffe
Participant:
Jarvis Cocker
Participant:
Paul Morley

Top of the Pops

Christmas Hits

Duration: 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

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Performer:
Madness
Performer:
Chas & Dave
Performer:
East 17
Performer:
Coldplay
Performer:
Pet Shop Boys
Performer:
undefined Slade
Performer:
Mud
Producer:
Dione Newton

Top of the Pops

The Story of 1978

Duration: 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