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Tony Blackburn presents an edition from December 14, 1978, with performances by Rocky Sharpe & the Replays, Hot Chocolate, Buzzcocks, Elkie Brooks, Mankind, Chic, Elton John and Boney M. Plus, dance sequences by Legs & Co

Documentary exploring the private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter John Denver, America's original `country boy', who died in 1997. The programme features the accounts of those closest to him, revealing the man behind the music in an intimate profile to mark the year in which he would have turned 70

A compilation of BBC session performances by country artists from the past four decades, including Tammy Wynette, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Kris Kristofferson, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Taylor Swift, kd lang and Billie Jo Spears

A classic performance by the US musician at London's Wembley Arena in 1979, as part of a selection of programmes to mark the 70th year since the birth of the quintessential `country boy'

Celebrating some of the decade's most recognisable classics, including performances by the Carpenters, Bread, Charles Aznavour, 10cc, John Denver, Bellamy Brothers, Exile, Captain & Tennille and Dr Hook

An insight into the life of country music star Glen Campbell, documenting his remarkable journey from an impoverished childhood to worldwide fame and success as a guitarist and singer with records including Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy. Featuring contributions by family, friends and colleagues including Jimmy Webb, Micky Dolenz and Bob Harris

Celebration of 1970s singers such as Barry White, Leo Sayer and Gilbert O'Sullivan, whose lyrics conjured up images of candlelit dinners and red roses for the more mature woman. While teenage girls were screaming for Donny Osmond and David Cassidy, these alternative heart-throbs enabled millions of female fans to escape the drudgery of everyday life.

Documentary charting Britain's love-hate relationship with foreign pop music, from Hawaiian hits during the Second World War to the emergence of internationally successful acts such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The programme explores how the package holiday boom of the 1960s led to success for singers including Demis Roussos, Sylvia and Nana Mouskouri, examines the rise and fall of Belgium's Singing Nun, and asks whether the globalisation of chart music has put an end to the days of the foreign pop phenomenon.

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Sounds of the 70's not doin it for me so far...

Aaaagh....10cc.....aaaargh....

A selection of highlights from the pop show's 1977 editions, including performances by Rod Stewart, the Jacksons, Queen, the Stranglers, Brotherhood of Man, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Baccara, Heatwave and Elvis Costello

The veteran singer performs a set of country, blues, folk and gospel music at LSO St Luke's, London. Featuring collaborations with Seasick Steve on Fred McDowell's You Gotta Move, Tom Paley on the Mississippi Sheiks' Sitting on Top of the World, and Josh Osho on Big Bill Broonzy's Black, Brown and White

Woke Up This Morning Part one of two. A look at the early years of blues music, a genre which began as a form of black pop, to discover how Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charlie Patton used the latest media to bring their sound to the public. With contributions from Keith Richards, Taj Mahal and Chuck D

Archive footage of blues performances from the past 50 years. Featuring famous songs by Son House, the Kinks, BB King, John Lee Hooker and Eric Clapton, plus lesser-known tracks by Freddie King, Delaney & Bonnie and Long John Baldry

The Delta blues singer reflects on his rise from homelessness to become a favourite on the festival circuit. The documentary follows the musician to the run-down juke joints, roadside diners and freight-train yards he used to frequent in Mississippi and Tennessee

Mark Radcliffe introduces a performance on the West Holts Stage by the popular US bluesman, whose previous appearance at the festival was in 2010 on the main Pyramid Stage. His set-list in 2013 is likely to include tracks from his most recent album Hubcap Music

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First in a two-part celebration of 12 female singers who have influenced British pop music over the past 50 years. This programme looks at the 1960s and 70s, when Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw, Marianne Faithfull, Suzi Quatro, Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux were involved in some of Britain's defining musical movements. Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach, Jarvis Cocker, John Lydon and Henry Winkler contribute, along with some of the female stars themselves. Liza Tarbuck narrates

The Birmingham Beat Music journalist Pete Frame explores the careers of musicians including Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Denny Laine, whose roots in the Birmingham rock scene led to the creation of some of Britain's best-known bands, including the Move, ELO and the Moody Blues

Documentary exploring the life of the influential musician, uncovering the mystery of who he really was and charting his journey from the Deep South, to the clubs of Chicago, to becoming an internationally recognised star. Featuring contributions from Pete Seeger, Ray Davies, Keith Richards, Martin Carthy, John Renbourn, members of the Broozny family and Bill's own words read by Clarke Peters

Alice Cooper introduces a night of programmes dedicated to rock. This documentary kicks things off with an insight into the history of the music genre, telling the story of how the giant bands of the 1970s changed rock for ever. With contributions from Alice Cooper, Josh Homme and Andrew WK, the programme journeys thought the greatest tales of extravagance, excess and indulgence from the world of rock and asks how the genre will continue to evolve in the digital age

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

I saw an ad on the tv a few days ago on Rock Gods & featured Bruce Springsteen, Queen and a few others, i could have sworn i saw the date the 23rd but saw nothing on the tv guide, did anyone else see the same thing?

Channel 4 Music has commissioned an impressive roster of music documentaries for the autumn season celebrating rock, gay pop culture and folk. Plus there’s an incredible line-up of gigs from some of the world’s most renowned and respected music artists.

December’s Rock Night will be introduced by music legend Alice Cooper who’ll be offering up his very own guide to being a rock star. This special night of programing will include 50 Years of Rock Excess: Amps, Whips and Rebel Riffs; a documentary which tells the story of how The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath spawned the rock genre and the the excessive lifestyle that went with it. Also featured will be musical talents Josh Homme, Andrew W.K. and Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward.

Continuing the rock theme there’s an exclusive chance to see the Josh Homme perform in Queens of the Stone Age at 2013 iTunes Festival. Plus what is possibly the finest rock spectacle of all time Queen Live at Wembley 1986.

Later in December Queer as Pop (working title) details how the gay clubs and scene have inspired and influenced the music mainstream over the last 40 years. This fascinating documentary shows how music has been influenced by the political and social liberation of gay men. From the repealing of laws banning homosexuality leading to disco through to the David Bowie inspired New Romantics.

Nile Rodgers, Paul Oakenfold, Jake Shears and Erasure’s Andy Bell will talk through the evolutionary music scene spanning disco, new romantics, house through to Gaga, and beyond.

As part of this special night and continuing the theme of the musical glitz and glamour two incredible gigs from two superstar acts with roots in the gay scene will air: Chic Feat. Nile Rodgers Live at iTunes Festival and Kylie Showgirl Tour London 2006.

More 4 will celebrate how Folk became cool. In Get Folked: The Great Folk Revival Ade Edmondson, Bob Geldof, Frank Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg explain the enduring appeal of this music genre and why it’s recent resurgence is so perfectly timed. There’ll be outstanding acoustic performances from The Unthanks, Jake Bugg and Newton Faulkner.

To continue the folk celebration More 4 will be showing a folk special from iTunes Festival that includes a compilation of the best folk and acoustic performances from this year’s festival with Jack Johnson, Jake Bugg, The Lumineers. As well as Big Easy Express, a feature documentary with folk stars Mumford and Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.