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

Hi, nothing new to report but that big Story of Indie Doc that HD mentioned up above airs on Friday, and as soon as it finishes it gets repeated immediately.

Saturday sees a laid back easy listening vibe going on, but for once there is no sign of Neil S£#$@a

TOTP has Chas and Dave and Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder and Foster and Allen, but sadly, not together. What a supergroup that would have been ...


Thursday
7.30pm & 2am Top of The Pops 1982 #12
Simon Bates is in the house to introduce Haircut 100, Bucks Fizz, Chas & Dave, The Boomtown Rats, Elton John, Shalamar, Paul MCcartney & Stevie Wonder, Foster & Allen, Goombay Dance Band and Pigbag.

11.30pm Old Later With Jools Holland (TG4)
Singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry performs tracks from his album Olympia, and American rockers Midlake present a set featuring songs from The Courage of Others. Also appearing are Slash, who drops in for a chat, plus rapper Tinie Tempah and Two Door Cinema Club



Friday
9.10pm & 3.30am Sounds of The Sixties
The Rolling Stones, the Dave Clark Five, the Seekers, the Byrds, Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Long John Baldry and Tom Jones

9.30pm & 12.30am Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie (Part 1/3)
Mark Radcliffe narrates an examination of the history of the indie genre, beginning by exploring the origins of the UK's alternative music scene with the emergence of independent record labels and the eclectic sound hubs they spawned in cities across the country. It looks at the impact of Buzzcocks' Spiral Scratch EP from 1977, which was the first independently produced and distributed release of the era and inspired others to set up labels including Factory, Postcard and Rough Trade. Featuring exclusive interviews with performers including New Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, Buzzcocks' frontman Pete Shelley, James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers, Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch, Malcolm Ross of Aztec Camera and Orange Juice, and the Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid. With contributions from Influential music industry figures such as Pete Waterman, Factory Records' designer Peter Saville, music entrepreneur Seymour Stein, and music producer and Mute Records founder Daniel Miller

10.30pm & 1.30am Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie (Part 2/3)
The Alternative 80s During the 1980s, independent record labels transformed from cottage industries into real businesses that could compete with the majors. This documentary recalls the first cross-over of alternative music into the mainstream chart, as well as the emergence of fanzines, whereby aspiring music journalists could access their favourite indie stars at the small and intimate gigs where they performed. Narrator Mark Radcliffe also considers the latter part of the decade when the emerging acid house rave culture spawned a new crop of bands such as the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. Contributors include Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, James Dean Bradfield and Shaun Ryder

11.30pm & 2.30am Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie (Part 3/3)
The 1990s saw the original independent labels struggle in the wake of acid house, allowing the major labels to move in with Britpop, spearheaded by Blur and Oasis. Bands with an old indie ethos switched to the majors, which though conservative in nature were commercially astute. By the mid-point of the decade, the spirit of the DIY boom had all but gone. However, a recent renaissance has seen the return of some independent labels, who seem to have learned from the mistakes of the past. Narrated by Mark Radcliffe



Saturday
10.30pm & 2.35am Duets - The Andy Williams Show
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, Johnny Mathis and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Ray Charles with What'd I Say

11.30pm Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song
Coverage of a unique concert staged at London's Royal Festival Hall celebrating the music of songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach. Some of his most famous songs are performed by artists including Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula and Joss Stone. Burt himself also performs, accompanied by his band, and chats to Michael Grade about the art of songwriting and shares the stories behind some of his best-loved hits

11.40pm The Imelda May Show (RTE1)
The singer-songwriter celebrates Ireland's love of music, with guests the Coronas, the Dublin Legends, Ham Sandwich, Cry Monster Cry and the Academic

1am Easy Listening Hits at the BBC
Archive performances by some of the best-known easy-listening musicians of the 1960s and 70s, including Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, Burt Bacharach, the Carpenters and Andy Williams

2am Top of The Pops 1982 #12
Same as Thursday




Sky Arts is mostly Metal this weekend, with coverage of this year's Download Festival featuring Rammstein, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. They bolster the schedule with archive concerts from Aerosmith, Saxon, Slayer and Maiden on Saturday.

But if you only watch one thing on Sky Arts this weekend it should be ... Anvil! The Story of Anvil (Friday 12.55am). Its brilliant.



Elsewhere, True Movies 1 wheels out their occasional Music Films on Sunday - Meat Loaf, John Lennon and Hendrix all present and correct ...


... as is Birth of The Beatles! (7pm)

Hi, BBC Four seem to have give up on new programmes. Repeatorama of early sixties docs on Friday, which tie in nicely with a new programme on RTE1 about Irish Beat Group The Cyclones. More about them in the link below. Jools is back with series #912 of his BBC2 show and that Mercury Music thing returns tonight. Here's the details ...



Thursday

9pm Mercury Music Prize 2016
Lauren Laverne hosts the annual ceremony to decide the best album of the year, which for the first time features the announcement of the six finalists from the shortlisted 12 albums - one of which has been chosen by the public and the rest by a panel of judges. There will be live performances as well as a look back over 25 years of the Mercury awards, before the winner is announced. Shaun Keaveny presents extra coverage and further performances in an hour-long show on the red button from 8-9pm
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36952108

10pm & 2.25am When Albums Rule The World
Documentary exploring the heyday of LPs from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, as bands and singers embraced the creative opportunities they offered for music and artwork. The programme also examines how the arrival of new formats heralded 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 Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane

11.25pm Duets At The BBC
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



Friday

7.30pm Night of The Cyclones (RTE1) New!
The six members of the Dublin-based band recall their career in the early 1960s during the height of the city's Beat Club scene, and how they were inspired by the Mersey sound emerging from England. Now, 51 years on, they prepare to return to the city's concert halls for a special reunion concert
https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2016/0913/816343-confessions-of-a-cyclone-the-beat-goes-on/

7.30pm & 12.30am Top of The Pops 1982 #13
Kid Jensen hosts the April 15 edition, featuring Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Bucks Fizz, Dollar, Shakatak, Monsoon, Bardo and Roxy Music. With Dance Performances from Zoo

8.45pm Sounds of The Sixties
The Folk Revival Folk performances by artists including Pete Seeger, Tim Buckley, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

8.55pm Pop Goes The Sixties
Music from the BBC's extensive archives, featuring the Who in their heyday

9pm & 1am The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven
Don and Phil - arguably the greatest harmony singers of all time - began as childhood musicians, performing hymns and country songs as Little Donnie and Baby Boy Phil on their father's radio shows in Iowa, where they grew up. This documentary follows surviving sibling Don back to the place where their love for music was formed to recall the music that was omnipresent in their home, the influence of their parents, the early radio shows and the musicians they played with in their formative years. Contributors include Art Garfunkel, Graham Nash, Dave Edmunds and Tim Rice

10pm & 2am Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury
Liverpool-born Ronnie Wycherley became an overnight sensation in 1958 when he was asked by showbiz impresario Larry Parnes to go on stage and sing a couple of his self-penned songs. Ronnie's knees shook with nerves, but over 2,000 screaming girls welcomed the new star of British rock 'n' roll. Parnes immediately signed Ronnie to his stable of artists and christened him Billy Fury. This documentary recounts Fury's story, and his impact on the birth of popular music in Britain. Contributors include David Puttnam, Mark Kermode, Amanda Barrie, Vince Eager and Imelda May

11.05pm Later With Jools Holland (BBC2)
Extended edition of the music programme. Nashville's Kings of Leon present material from Walls, their first new album in three years, while Jack White makes his solo acoustic debut re-interpreting songs from his back catalogue. Sting performs from 57th & 9th, his 13th solo work, showcasing him at his canniest and most direct and echoing his work with the Police. Plus, the dark R'n'B of Banks, Anthony Gonzalez's band M83, Nashville pianist and songwriter Kandace Springs and legendary guitarist Jimmy Page

11.30pm Rock n Roll Britannia
A look back at the beginnings of British rock 'n' roll, when acts such as the Shadows and Johnny Kidd and the Pirates helped to lay the foundations of an enduring musical culture. Including the current line-up of the Quarrymen - forerunners of the Beatles - performing Rock Island Line, and contributions by Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, Joe Brown and Bruce Welch. Narrated by Roger McGough



Saturday

10.30pm Kenny Rogers: Cards On The Table
Documentary chronicling Rogers' career and the golden era of country music he helped usher in, reflecting on how he rose to become a superstar selling over 120 million albums worldwide. Making use of a candid interview with the performer, the film also looks at his success in other fields, including tennis and photography. Contributors include singer, songwriter and producer Kim Carnes, actor and musician Mickey Jones and long-time friend Lionel Richie

11.30pm Country Kings At The BBC
A chronological compilation of performances from the BBC archive by male country singers, ranging from the Everly Brothers and Jerry Lee Lewis to Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson. Featuring classic songs from studio shows by Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, George Hamilton IV, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Johnny Cash and Eric Church

12.30am An Evening With Glen Campbell
An archive concert by country music singer Glen Campbell in which he is accompanied by 80 musicians who played original arrangements of his greatest songs. Performed at London's Royal Festival Hall in 1977

1.50am Top of The Pops 1981 #13
Same as Friday



Sunday

9pm Elton John Live At Hyde Park (BBC2)
The singer performs a concert in London's Hyde Park to a crowd of 50,000 fans, as the headlining act of Radio 2's Festival in a Day event. The show features old favourites from Elton's five-decade career, as well as songs from his recent studio album Wonderful Crazy Night, on which he and Bernie Taupin, the songwriter behind many of his greatest hits, worked together for the first time in nearly 10 years

10pm Pop Goes Northern Ireland (BBC2 NI)
A look back at the key events of 1979, including the rise to power of Margaret Thatcher, the murder of Lord Mountbatten, the killing of British soldiers at Warrenpoint, and the Pope's visit to Northern Ireland. Featuring archive news footage and a selection of the year's biggest hit songs


Sky Arts has Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler (Friday), and Chic and The Pet Shop Boys (Saturday).
Not much movie action, The Boat That Rocked is on ITV4 Sunday at 12.15am but no Beatles Birthing, alas.
Comedy Central has a Cartoon Puppetry Muscial Mashup Double Bill on Saturday with South Park The Movie (10.30pm) and Team America: World Police (12.10am). Here's Kim!

brian_t wrote: »

Keith Richards is coming the following weekend to shake things up.



Keith Richards' Lost Weekend

Nice one brian, that sounds a bit different anyway.