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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Documentary about the Who's 1968 album, Tommy, in which the band speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Roger Daltrey
Interviewed Guest:
Pete Townshend
Interviewed Guest:
Des McAnuff
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Barnes
Interviewed Guest:
Jann Wenner
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Stanley
Interviewed Guest:
Mike McInnerney
Interviewed Guest:
Anthony DeCurtis
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Pridden
Interviewed Guest:
David Wild
Interviewed Guest:
Chris Welch

Duration: 58 minutes

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

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Documentary that celebrates the legendary harmony duo who ruled the charts in the late 1950s and early 60s with hits like Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Cathy's Clown. Show more

Contributors

Production Company:
1515 Productions
Production Company:
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Director:
George Scott
Producer:
Celia Moore
Participant:
Don Everly
Participant:
Michael McCall
Participant:
Art Garfunkel
Participant:
Graham Nash
Participant:
Tim Rice
Participant:
Dave Edmunds
Participant:
Jake Bugg
Participant:
Will Oldham
Participant:
Paul Gambaccini
Participant:
Waddy Wachtel
Participant:
Del Bryant
Participant:
Lucy O'Brien
Participant:
Teddy Thompson
Participant:
Paul du Noyer
Participant:
Keith Harris
Participant:
Anthony DeCurtis
Participant:
Albert Lee
Participant:
Bill Harlan
Participant:
Keith Richards

Book of the Week

Lou Reed: A Life

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the troubled Long Island teenager who became godfather of rock's underground. The Velvet Underground is formed. Show more

Book of the Week

Lou Reed: A Life

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. The Velvet Underground become The Factory's house band. Show more

Book of the Week

Lou Reed: A Life

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. Reed quits the Velvet Underground and goes solo. Show more

Book of the Week

Lou Reed: A Life

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. Reed's exploration of the far side of life continues. Show more

Book of the Week

Lou Reed: A Life

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. A reunion, and an end. Show more