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

Hopefully we don't get any more sad music news for a long time. Here is some of the music programming on BBC Four this weekend (all subject to change). New Brian Pern, a short series about Music Moguls and we welcome Top of The Pops to 1981 with two different episodes!



Thursday

7.30pm & 11.30pm Top of The Pops 1981 #1
Richard Skinner presents an episode of the music series from 1981, featuring songs from Adam & the Ants, the Specials, the Nolans, the Look, Chas and Dave, the Beat, Matchbox, Racey, and a performance by Legs & Co


10pm & 2.10am Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll New!
New series. The spoof documentary following the adventures of an ageing rock star returns. Brian has recovered from his heart attack and is ready to make a big comeback, with a new album and appearances on Desert Island Discs and at the Isle of Wight Festival lined up. He allows a film crew to document his return to the limelight, but also unwisely hands over management to his new wife (Suranne Jones), who books him on a convention cruise run by the annoying president of his fan club





Friday

7.30pm & 12.30am Top of The Pops 1981 #2
A 1981 edition, in which Peter Powell introduces performances by the Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie

9pm One Hit Wonders at the BBC
Compilation of hits by artists that were hardly heard from again after one of their songs climbed to the pinnacle of pop, alongside an analysis of the `one-hit wonder' phenomenon. Featuring Peter Sarstedt's 1969 track Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?, Trio's 1982 smash Da Da Da, Move Closer, by Phyllis Nelson, and You Get What You Give, by New Radicals


10pm & 1.10am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop new!
New Series Part 1 of 3 Money Makers: The secret history of pop and rock from the men and women who pull the strings behind the scenes. The first of three programmes tells the story of the maverick managers who controlled the careers of major artists, from Colonel Tom Parker (Elvis) up to Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber). Along the way are tales of industry legends such as Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and Don Arden, who managed the Small Faces, Black Sabbath and ELO. Contributors include Andrew Loog Oldham, Jon Landau, Bill Curbishley, Paul McGuinness and Jonathan Dickins


11pm & 2.10am Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
The evolution of feelings and attitudes toward the British singles chart. Documenting changes from the 1952 NME countdown via Pick and Top of the Pops through to the Radio 1 chart show of today



Saturday

10.40pm Music Moguls: Masters of Pop
Repeat

11.40pm One Hit Wonders at the BBC
Repeat

12.40am Danny Baker's Great Album Showdown
Rock: In a celebration of the analogue vinyl LP, the presenter and contributors including Martin Freeman and Boy George choose their favourite records of yesteryear from different genres, beginning with rock. In the first edition, Danny is joined by broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, former Smiths producer Stephen Street and writer Kate Mossman. As well as selecting their most-loved albums of the 1960s and 70s, they discuss how the LPs of those years were produced and enjoyed in comparison to their modern equivalents

1.45am Top of The Pops 1981 #1
Repeat

2.25am Top of The Pops 1981 #2
Repeat

3.05am Sounds of The Eighties
Showcasing a selection of pop music performances from the BBC archives spanning the decade, including Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, Culture Club, ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama and Kylie Minogue


At the time of writing, the only Bowie programming I can see scheduled for the weekend is on Sky Arts on Saturday: [edit: a few more in the next post, thanks brian_t
1.30pm David Bowie: A tribute
2pm Video Killed the Radio Star (Making of Bowie's videos)

Whoever has the right to Labyrinth needs to get their finger out. Also on Sky Arts is a new documentary on Glen Campbell and his epic final tour undertaken while battling Alzheimers Disease [Glen Campbell: I'll be me - Sat 6.50pm]


That's about it, BBC Four said they would schedule more Bowie programming soon

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

'I've Never Been To Me'

Didn't Dustin The Turkey record this song for one his many fine studio albums?

I've been to Bagenalstown ...

Schedule update:

Excellent David Bowie Doc 'Five Years' is on RTE after the late news tonight at 11.55pm

looking forward to watching this Moguls programme later, it's the first of a 3 part series.

Ol' Donie wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2016/most-dangerous-band-in-the-world

Unless Axl himself appears, there'll be very little Late Late for me on Feb 5th!

Nice one!

Looks class. That's something to look forward.


Now - one two one two - is this thing on?

Lemmy The Movie, one of the best things ever on BBC Four gets another outing in tribute to the great man. If you missed it when the BBC stuck it on in the middle of their Glastonbury coverage, do give it a chance. Also, that excellent Music Moguls programme continues with Beebrock regular Nile Rodgers, no less. Brian Pern, lots of TOTP, Other Voices, Danny Baker and lots of other stuff fill in the gaps.



Thursday

7.30pm & 11.30pm Top of The Pops 1981 #3
Tommy Vance presents the chart show from January 29, 1981, featuring music by Slade, the Stranglers, John Lennon, the Gap Band, Phil Collins, Madness, Ultravox, Sheila Hylton and Susan Fassbender


10pm & 2.10am Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll
The making of Shelf Life, the album with which Brian finally broke the US market and saw him inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Spoof documentary, starring Simon Day


12.10am When Pop Ruled My Life: The Fans' Story
From the Beatles to One Direction, there has always been a unique relationship between musicians and their fans. Journalist Kate Mossman explores how this connection has developed over the past 50 years of music, as well as her own evolving fascination with the band Queen



Friday

7.30pm & 1.20am Top of The Pops 1981 #4
A 1981 edition, featuring Fred Wedlock, Joe Dolce, Stray Cats, the Passions, Coast to Coast, Rainbow, Blondie, Spandau Ballet, Cliff Richard, Dire Straits, XTC and John Lennon. Plus, a dance performance by Legs & Co. Hosted by Simon Bates


9pm 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


10pm & 2am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop
Melody Makers A look at the producers who created the signature sounds that have defined key periods in rock and pop history. Contributors include Trevor Horn, who reflects on `inventing' the sound of the 1980s, Lamont Dozier, who recalls the impact of Motown, and Tony Visconti recollecting David Bowie's seminal song Heroes. Narrated by musician, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers


11pm Lemmy: The Movie Progamme of the week!
Documentary charting the life of the late Motorhead frontman, following him on various tours over the course of three years. The film examines his rise to fame in the 1970s and the influence of the band's distinctive sound on punk and heavy metal groups. With contributions by Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl, Peter Hook, Jarvis Cocker, Mick Jones and Metallica's James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo



12.50am Motorhead at Glastonbury
In tribute to Lemmy, who died last month, Mark Radcliffe introduces highlights from the set by the rock heavyweights, led by their legendary frontman on the Pyramid Stage as the band finally make their debut at the world's largest performing arts festival


3am Sounds of The Eighties
Showcasing a selection of musical performances from the BBC archives, including Kool & the Gang, the Pointer Sisters, Grace Jones, Cameo, Bobby Womack, Sade, Alexander O'Neal and Whitney Houston



Saturday

9pm Other Voices (RTE2) New!
The music show celebrating the work produced by new, innovative and talented upcoming artists returns, and begins by showcasing performances by Dublin-born singer-singwriter Gavin James, Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes and 18-year-old British multi-instrumentalist Lapsley - who was named as an artist to watch last year as part of the BBC's Sound of 2015. Plus, Dublin-based rockers Bitch Falcon in the IMRO Other Room


10.55pm Music Moguls: Masters of Pop
same as yesterday

11.15pm Other Voices (RTE2)
same as yesterday

11.55pm Duets at the BBC
same as yesterday

12.55am Danny Baker's Great Album Showdown
Ep 2:Pop - Singer Boy George, writer Grace Dent and journalist David Hepworth join Danny to celebrate the golden age of the vinyl LP. They also explore their favourite pop albums and discuss the production of the 1960s and 70s records, comparing how enthusiasts from the analogue generation compare to today's music-lovers


1.55am Top of The Pops 1981 #3
Same as Thursday

2.35am Top of The Pops 1981 #4
Same as Yesterday

3.20am Sounds of The Eighties
Same as Yesterday



Elsewhere, on Sky Arts there is another chance to see a Doc about Glen Campbell's final tour while battling Alzheimers (Saturday 11.45am) It's meant to be good.

http://www.nme.com/news/motorhead/90931

Lemmy: In His Own Words is available on iPlayer from today (January 22) at 9pm and is comprised of archive footage from BBC interviews and live performances.

Footage from the documentary has been taken from previous BBC series including I'm In A Rock 'N' Roll Band and Heavy Metal Britannia plus live performances including Motörhead appearances on Later...With Jools Holland, The Young Ones and Top of the Pops.

Hmmm, I'm not keen on these iPlayer only shows (which we can't legally watch over here). It'll probably appear on BBC Four sooner or later.