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

The making of psychedelic rock band the Doors' 1971 album LA Woman, which was recorded during a period of growing social unrest and change in America. Members Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robby Krieger discuss how their music was influenced by the country's sociopolitical climate, and the programme also features archive performances and analysis of the original multi-track recording tapes by producer Bruce Botnick

Celebration of the musical icons of the 1950s, including Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. Featuring some of the more scandalous tales of the era, from Jerry Lee Lewis' marriage to his 13-year-old cousin to the original sexually explicit lyrics of Little Richard's hit Tutti Frutti. Featuring archive footage of the performers and contributions by celebrities including Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard, Jack White, Jools Holland, Hank Marvin, John Waters and Minnie Driver, who reveal how the songs of the era have inspired them

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

Insight into the making of Elvis Presley's 1956 self-titled debut album, featuring contributions by some of the original supporting musicians, as well as friends and colleagues including Keith Richards and BB King. The programme includes footage of Presley performing classic tracks such as Heartbreak Hotel and Blue Suede Shoes, and examines the record's production

Extended edition of Tuesday night's programme. Leicester alt-rock band and forthcoming Glastonbury headliners Kasabian play tracks from new album 48:13, and American singer-songwriter St Vincent performs numbers from her recent self-titled long-player. Producer and musician Brian Eno and Underworld's Karl Hyde showcase songs from their collaboration Someday World and former 10,000 Maniacs frontwoman Natalie Merchant plays tunes from her eponymous sixth studio album. Also appearing are eight-piece Afrobeat band Ibibio Sound Machine and Bristol singer-songwriter George Ezra

The rock 'n' roll revivalism and 1950s retro leanings present in much of the decade's music, including glam and AOR. Featuring tracks by ELO, T.Rex, 10cc, Alvin Stardust and Mott the Hoople, culminating in Meat Loaf's 1978 Old Grey Whistle Test performance of Paradise by the Dashboard Light

Archive performances from the BBC music series, featuring Elton John, David Bowie, Captain Beefheart, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Curtis Mayfield, New York Dolls, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Brinsley Schwarz, Gil Scott-Heron, Blondie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Jam, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop, Cher and Greg Allman, Argent, Steppenwolf, Lindisfarne, Dr Feelgood and Johnny Winter

Gay Byrne is joined in the studio by Dublin-based rockers Aslan for an interview and a studio performance. The programme was recorded in 2012 as the group celebrated 30 years in the music business

The tenor explores the rock star's extraordinary life and work, discussing his legacy as a performer and musician with those who knew him best, including Queen guitarist Brian May, soprano Montserrat Caballe, designer Zandra Rhodes and Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof. Alfie finds out more about the man behind the music, asks what made Freddie an icon and visits the old Queen recording studios in Montreux, Switzerland. Along the way, he also sings Barcelona, which Mercury himself only performed live twice