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

The family history of Noel and Liam Gallagher, who were born and raised in Manchester to Irish parents Peggy Sweeney and Tommy Gallagher. Originally from Charlestown in Co Mayo, Peggy left Ireland in the early 1960s and travelled to the north-west of England where she met and married Tommy from Duleek in Co Meath

The story behind the rock band's third album Parallel Lines - a record that is said to capture the spirit of 1970s New York at a time of poverty, crime and artistic endeavour. The seven individuals who wrote, produced and performed its songs discuss their aim to create a game-changing album full of sure-fire hits. Including commentary from lead singer Debbie Harry who talks about writing music, the media's focus on her appearance and the lyrical content inspired by ex-boyfriends

Coverage from the Other Stage of the Debbie Harry-fronted American rock band, who were sure to attract a sizeable crowd with their selection of classics such as Heart of Glass and Atomic, as well as tracks from last year's Ghosts of Download. Introduced by Mark Radcliffe

An examination of the musical backdrop of the 1980s when synthpop was all the rage, having been popularised by bands including Depeche Mode, Ultravox and Soft Cell. The documentary also studies how this genre influenced the future of electronic music and groups such as Pet Shop Boys and New Order. Featuring interviews with Bernard Sumner, Gary Numan and Neil Tennant

A look back at last weekend's festival held at Little John's Farm on Richfield Avenue, including performances by main stage headliners Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys and Blink-182, as well as Royal Blood, Paramore, Bombay Bicycle Club and many more

Coverage from the Irish music festival held at the Stradbally Estate in Co. Laois. Presented by Eoghan McDermott and RTÉ 2fm's Jenny Greene with performances from the main stage and interviews with artists. Plus, Al Porter and Blathnaid Treacy report from the picnic area on the event's latest news

Mark Radcliffe introduces a selection of archive performances, including Wham!, Supertramp, the Jacksons, ELO, Hot Chocolate, the Lightning Seeds with Baddiel & Skinner and Emeli Sande, as well as a video by Gemma Ray

Alan Yentob meets the singer and coach on The Voice UK, who has sold more than 100 million albums, hosted a successful TV variety show and headlined at some of the biggest venues in Las Vegas. Includes contributions by fellow musicians Jools Holland, Sandie Shaw, Robbie Williams, Cerys Matthews and Kelly Jones. First shown in 2010

evilivor wrote: »

Have they not have live coverage in the past or was it always edited? I remember (2006?) Dave Fanning asking a slightly peeved Gary Numan if he was going to give the people "what they wanted or would he be playing new stuff." Cringe.

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Last night's 'Synth Brittania' documentary is well worth a watch.

*digs out Casio SK-1 sampler keyboard*

:cool:

A look at how members of the Beatles' awareness of their Irish roots saw them take a keen interest in the land of their ancestors, in a show marking 50 years since the influential group's first performance in Dublin. Last in the series

Documentary looking back over the band's long career, from the early blues outfit led by Peter Green in the late 1960s, to their reincarnation in the 1970s with the line-up that went on to record the 40-million-selling album Rumours. Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks reveal the truth behind the successes, failures and relationships that have characterised their music and made them one of the most enduring acts in popular music

The Royal Albert Hall plays host to Paloma Faith, who makes her Proms debut joining the conductor and composer Guy Barker, his jazz orchestra and the Urban Voices Collective for a one-off concert. Featuring new arrangements of the pop star's songs, including Picking Up the Pieces, Can't Rely on You, Only Love Can Hurt Like This and Upside Down

Alan Yentob meets the singer and coach on The Voice UK, who has sold more than 100 million albums, hosted a successful TV variety show and headlined at some of the biggest venues in Las Vegas. Includes contributions by fellow musicians Jools Holland, Sandie Shaw, Robbie Williams, Cerys Matthews and Kelly Jones. First shown in 2010

The making of Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, which was released in 1979 and went on to occupy the number two spot in America for seven weeks. The programme examines how Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair and Stan Lynch created their third album alongside co-producer Jimmy Iovine and engineer Shelly Yakus in near secrecy while fighting their record company for creative independence

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 that were originally recorded for shows including The Beat Room, The Old Grey Whistle Test and The Late Show

Mark Radcliffe introduces more clips from the BBC archive, including tracks by Dexys Midnight Runners, the Shamen, Engelbert Humperdinck, Example, Oasis, Evelyn `Champagne' King and bluegrass duo the Civil Wars

The award-winning US singer gives an account of her life, looking back on her upbringing in Brooklyn, and the subsequent success she enjoyed as part of husband-and-wife songwriting team Goffin and King in the 1960s, including the creation of global hits Take Good Care of My Baby, The Locomotion and Will You Love Me Tomorrow. By 1970, Carole was divorced and had moved to Los Angeles, where she created her classic solo album Tapestry. Now in her seventies, she reveals herself to be as much an environmental activist as a musician, lobbying Congress in defence of the wildlife and eco-systems in her beloved Idaho

Documentary charting the history of the genre, from its emergence in the 1950s to its heyday in the 60s, through its survival in the subsequent two decades and revival in the 90s. The programme explores the people behind the songs and the mark they have left on modern life. Featuring interviews with Engelbert Humperdinck, Richard Carpenter and Jimmy Webb

A profile of the Irish rock band, including archive footage, interviews with Eric Bell, Brian Downie and the group's first manager. Formed in Dublin in 1969, the group hit a creative and commercial peak in the late 1970s with a line-up including frontman Phil Lynott and guitarists Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham, but drugs and alcohol took their toll on the band. Narrated by Philip Glenister

New series. The singer-songwriter celebrates Ireland's love of music with chat and performances by musicians and new acts from Ireland and around the world, filmed in front of a live studio audience

grey_so_what wrote: »

Ah, sure, that's not unusual is it WM??........:P xxx