BeebRock - The BBC4/BBC3/BBC2/BBC1 Music Programmes thread

The former Take That star performs an evening of swing music and new songs recorded at the London Palladium on November 8, taken from his new album Swings Both Ways and featuring special guests Lily Allen, Rufus Wainwright and Muppet megastars Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog

The American blues singer performs in concert at Stoke Newington Town Hall in north London, featuring tracks from across her career, spanning from the self-titled 1971 debut album to her April 2012 release, Slipstream. The set includes her signature tunes, Love Has No Pride, Nick of Time, and Love Me Like a Man. She is joined on stage by regular collaborator, Paul Brady

Bright Lights, Big City Concluding part, looking at blues music in the postwar period, when artists like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker rooted the genre firmly in the cities, where it contributed to the de-segregation of America by spawning rock 'n' roll. As it moved from black to white audiences, arguments developed about what was the real authentic blues. With contributions from Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, Seasick Steve and Buddy Guy

A compilation of performances by many of the greatest blues artists to have appeared on the show and Hootenanny specials since 1992. Acts featured include BB King, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton, Seasick Steve, ZZ Top and Buddy Guy

A documentary film directed by James Cullingham, celebrating the iconoclastic American musician, considered a prime exponent of the primitive guitar and the fusion of blues and old-time music. Associates and friends explore the life and legacy of an artist who rediscovered forgotten blues legends like Bukka White and Skip James in the early 1960s, before setting up his own independent label Takoma Records, and eventually becoming one of the swinging decade's most influential performers. With contributions from The Who's Pete Townshend and Chris Funk of the Decemberists

Documentary examining the significance of the musician's career. Having developed her singing and guitar playing style after joining a church in Chicago at the age of six, she left to join the world of showbusiness in New York in 1938, aged 23. Thirty years of sold-out performances ensued, and in 2008 the State Governor of Pennsylvania declared January 11 as Sister Rosetta Tharpe Day in recognition of her legacy

Celebration of the life and career of Roy Orbison, who died in 1988, reflecting on the stories of the tragic deaths of his first wife and sons, his 1963 tour with the Beatles and his 1980s collaboration with George Harrison. Featuring interviews with his widow and manager Barbara Orbison and fellow artists Elvis Costello, Bill Wyman, Bernie Taupin and Robin Gibb

A compilation of highlights from the easy-listening singer's Christmas TV specials, which were recorded for NBC in California between 1962 and 1974, and featured performances by the Osmond brothers as well as the host's family

A selection of the veteran performer's favourite duets recorded during his decade-long run as host of a weekly variety show on the American network NBC. Featuring Bing Crosby, Ray Charles, Johnny Mathis and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Ray Charles with What'd I Say

Performances of romantic duets from the BBC archives. Among the collaborations are Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, Shirley Bassey and Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, and Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. The show also features performances by specialist double acts, including Billy Preston and Syreeta, Peaches and Herb, Sonny and Cher, and Danish folk duo Nina and Frederik

Mark Radcliffe delves into the BBC vaults to present a selection of Christmas music, featuring perennial classics from the likes of John & Yoko, Slade, Wizzard, Wham!, Jona Lewie, the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl and Paul McCartney. Plus, there is a new festive performance by Boyzone, a peek at the Killers' annual Christmas video and archive performances by Teardrop Explodes, Darts, Mud, Depeche Mode, Emeli Sande, the Hollies and Jimmy Osmond

Documentary exploring the heyday of LPs from the mid-1960s to the late 70s, as artists embraced the creative opportunities they offered for music and artwork. The programme also examines how the arrival of new formats spelt the end of the album's golden era. With contributions from Queen's Roger Taylor, Noel Gallagher, Mike Oldfield, the Doors' Ray Manzarek, Slash and singer-songwriter Grace Slick

A selection of classic songs from 1978, a year in which punk music and new wave rebellion co-existed with pop, disco, soul, reggae and prog rock. Featuring hits by Ian Dury, Elvis Costello, Blondie, Bob Marley, Boomtown Rats and Kate Bush. Plus, dancefloor fillers from the highly successful movie soundtracks for Grease and Saturday Night Fever

Sting performs songs from his new album The Last Ship in an intimate performance recorded earlier this year at the Public Theatre, New York. The music was inspired by the shipbuilding community of Wallsend in north-east England, where the former Police frontman was born and raised, and forms part of his forthcoming Broadway musical. The concert also features an appearance by actor and singer Jimmy Nail

The host is joined by musical guests the Carpenters to perform a medley of Christmas and non-festive hits, including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. Figure skater Peggy Fleming performs an ice-skating production of The Christmas Waltz, and comedian Rich Little is also in the studio. First shown in December 1974

Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming showbusiness success. Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star-studded career in music and film alongside a fascinating private life of four marriages, liaison with the Kennedy family, Las Vegas business interests and an alleged association with the Mafia.

Noel Edmonds presents a special festive edition of the music show, featuring acts including Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Showaddywaddy, Wings, Rose Royce, and Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta

Mark Radcliffe presents a countdown of the 10 songs that have earned the most money of all time, along with the stories behind them. He also explains how music royalties work and reveals the biggest winners and losers in the history of popular music

The duo's debut BBC concert, recorded on their first British tour in September 1971, featuring songs including Close to You, Superstar and We've Only Just Begun

Documentary taking a journey through the decades to celebrate cherished stories and memories associated with the music single. Artists including Jack White, Noddy Holder, Richard Hawley and Suzi Quatro reveal the powerful impact that singles have had on successive generations, from the 1950's rock 'n' rollers to the MP3 downloaders of today

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates present the seasonal countdown of the year's most successful chart acts. John Newman performs his number one smash Love Me Again, Ellie Goulding sings How Long Will I Love You, and Jessie J performs It's My Party. Others include Chase and Status with Moko, the Saturdays, Rizzle Kicks, Tom Odell, James Blunt, One Republic, Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre, and Naughty Boy and Sam Smith. Boyzone also mark 20 years in the music business with a welcome return to the TOTP studio

Noel Edmonds and David `Kid' Jensen present highlights of the pop charts in 1977, featuring performances from Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Baccara, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul, Abba, Space, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers and Wings

Noel Edmonds presents a special festive edition of the music show, featuring acts including Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Showaddywaddy, Wings, Rose Royce, and Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta

Huey Morgan presents the story of some of the greatest US rock anthems that emerged during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. A distinct sound evolved from blues and early metal, featuring loud drums, distinct guitar riffs and catchy lyrics, which produced a storm of feel-good tunes. The film focuses on tracks including Alice Cooper's School's Out, Don't Stop Believin' by Journey, Eye of the Tiger by Survivor, Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer and Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. With contributions by Dave Grohl, Toto, Foreigner and more

Director Julien Temple presents a unique insight into the tradition of transgression at Christmas, focusing on 1977 when rock band the Sex Pistols performed their last UK concert with Sid Vicious for the children of striking firefighters in Huddersfield. Includes archive footage of the rockers

The evolution of feelings and attitudes toward the British singles chart. Documenting changes from the 1952 NME chart via Pick and Top of the Pops through to the Radio 1 chart show of today