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

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Not beebrock really, but if you want a bit on the history and development of music, youtube Howard Goodall's Story of Music. Might not be of interest to those of you that are in the mood for rockin.

Of definite interest is his one about Lennon & Macca's songwriting. It should be there in it's entirety. Think i'll give it a go later (again).

Edit: Howard Goodall's 20th Century Greats - Lennon & McCartney

The life of Mary O'Brien, who grew up in West Hampstead in north-west London to Irish and Scottish parents. She studied at a strict fee-paying Catholic school run by the Sisters of Charity, and later embarked on a successful pop career as singer Dusty Springfield. The programme documents her life in music, and how she became aware of her Irishness

The veteran rocker invites Alan Yentob to his LA home to conduct an interview, in which Stewart looks back on a career spanning almost 50 years. He discusses working with acts like the Steampacket and Jeff Beck in the 1960s and his time with the Faces, whose offstage antics became legendary - as did the frontman's affairs with a string of famous women. His solo career propelled him to superstardom with songs such as Maggie May and Sailing, and while the 1980s proved a critical disaster, his constant reinvention has given him a lasting career. Having more recently become known as a singer of American standards, he has now recorded Time, his first album of new material in almost 20 years

A tribute to the singer's career with a selection of his performances and interviews at the BBC. Songs include Sailing, You're in My Heart, I Don't Want to Talk About It and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? Plus, Handbags and Gladrags from Rod's set at Glastonbury in 2002, his cover of Dorothy Fields' classic I'm in the Mood for Love and a track from his Radio 2 concert in May 2013

A compilation of archive performances of hits composed by American songwriters including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Featuring music by Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry, Captain Sensible, Jamie Cullum and Florence and the Machine

A celebration of 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

Documentary recording LCD Soundsystem's final concert at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2011, recording the lead-up to the show and the aftermath, as well as highlights of the four-hour performance itself. Featuring interviews with frontman James Murphy, who discusses his decision to disband the group and how this will change his life

Mark Radcliffe presents a performance by legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and his band the Sensational Space Shifters, in front of a crowd of fans at the music festival held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton in Somerset

The singer discusses his varied life and musical career, including his upbringing in the West Midlands town of Stourbridge, his rise to stardom as the singer of influential rock band Led Zeppelin and his solo projects. The programme also reflects on his collaboration with country singer Alison Krauss, with whom he made the Grammy-winning album Raising Sand, and his reunion with virtuoso guitarist Jimmy Page

Compilation of performances from TV programmes first broadcast between 1969 and 1981, including The Old Grey Whistle Test. Featuring performances by electric guitarists Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, the Edge and Peter Green, as well as acoustic performers John Martyn, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Paco Pena

Frustrated heavy metal band the Lone Rangers are determined to get air time for their new record and take a radio station hostage to ensure it happens. Comedy, starring Steve Buscemi, Brendan Fraser, Adam Sandler and Michael McKean

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

Documentary exploring the ways rock 'n' roll stars have coped with growing old after being symbols of rebellion from the genre's roots in the 1950s. The programme uncovers how artists have enjoyed comebacks in the 21st century, and examines what happened to the mantra 'live fast, die young'. Featuring contributions by Iggy Pop, Lemmy, Rick Wakeman, Suggs and Alison Moyet. Narrated by Cherie Lunghi

A compilation of clips and performances featuring some of the best guitar stars of all time, including Jimi Hendrix, the Kinks, Cream, AD/DC, the Smiths, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, the Foo Fighters, the Pixies and the Stone Roses

Documentary about TOTP's changing musical direction in 1978, when pop singles were slowly ousted by disco, punk and new wave artists. The programme features contributions by members of the Boomtown Rats, Squeeze, Boney M and Sham 69 - among others - and archive performances by the likes of Elvis Costello, the Undertones, Ian Dury and the Blockheads and the Jam

Archive footage from BBC music shows of the 1970s. Including electric performances by the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Motorhead, Nazareth, AC/DC and George Thorogood, as well as acoustic material by Michael Chapman, Horslips and Paco de Lucia

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

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'

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 and originally broadcast in 1978

Friends and fans of Queen discuss their admiration for the rock band and reflect on the group's career and music

A performance by the band recorded on their 1986 Magic tour, when they were riding the crest of a wave following their triumphant Live Aid performance at the same venue the year before. Including renditions of classic hits Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want to Break Free, We Will Rock You and Radio Ga Ga

The story of the rock band's career, from Brian May and Roger Taylor's first meeting at grammar school to the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991

The story behind the conception and recording of Queen's fourth album A Night at the Opera, which was released in 1975. It contained songs such as You're My Best Friend and Bohemian Rhapsody, the record transformed the group's career. The programme features interviews, acoustic performances and archive footage

The band's historic opening performance at the Rock in Rio festival in 1985, playing Love of My Life, Tie Your Mother Down and Radio Gaga to an audience of more than 250,000

Highlights of the 1992 concert, which included performances by some of the biggest names in rock at the time, including David Bowie, George Michael and Elton John. Featuring rehearsal footage and interviews with Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon

Highlights from the 1982 concert, featuring many of the band's greatest hits, among them renditions of Flash and Under Pressure

Documentary about the rock group's rise to fame and eventual superstardom, including profiles of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor

Members of Queen discuss the making of some of their band's most famous music videos, and reflect on how the medium changed the music industry