The Soul II Soul frontman tells his tale of the 1980s, an against-the-odds story of a young black British musician and entrepreneur in a time of radical social change. Show more
I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band!
Episode 2: The Guitarist
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
A no-holds-barred look at the talents and foibles of the guitarist. Voting has now closed. Show more
Queen - Days of Our Lives
Episode 2
1 hour
The story of British rock band Queen, formed in 1971. At the peak of their powers and with the ultimate showman in Freddie Mercury, Queen smash stadium show attendance records. Show more
Queen - Days of Our Lives
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
The story of British rock band Queen. The band members reveal how, as four strong-minded individuals, they managed to work together so successfully for four decades. Show more
Profile of Fleetwood Mac, one of the biggest-selling bands of all time. Their story, told in their own words, is an epic tale of love and confrontation, of success and loss. Show more
Documentary profile of Christine McVie, the longest-serving female member of Fleetwood Mac, who has never fronted the band despite being the group's most successful singer-songwriter. Show more
Meat Loaf, the story of the man and his music, is revealed in this profile. Featuring a candid interview with the man himself, plus performance and backstage footage in Las Vegas. Show more
Top of the Pops
The Story of 1992
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
Available for 9 months
The early 90s continued to be an interesting musical mix on the long-running pop music show. Featuring contributions from members of Manic Street Preachers, Shakespears Sister, Wet Wet Wet and more. Show more
Top of the Pops
The Story of 1994
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
Available for 9 months
An under-threat TOTP is revamped as Britpop takes off with the likes of Blur and Oasis, reggae rediscovers Dawn Penn, the Cranberries score a trio of hits and Whigfield take the charts by storm. Show more
Sharon Osbourne presents the story of pop deals from Little Richard to Robbie Williams, via bad deals for The Beatles and The Small Faces and great ones for The Police and Moby. Show more
1 hour, 10 minutes
In his home studio and revisiting old haunts in Shepherd's Bush and Battersea, Pete Townshend opens his heart and his personal archive to revisit the Who's 1973 album Quadrophenia. Show more
Documentary about the Debbie Harry-fronted New York band Blondie, from their Bowery beginnings at CBGBs in 1974 to their induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Show more
Rock 'n' Roll America
Episode 2: Whole Lotta Shakin'
59 minutes
Rock 'n' roll took off in 1955, and the likes of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis scandalised America with their gyrations, leading to Pat Boone's cleaned-up version. Show more
Rock 'n' Roll America
Episode 1: Sweet Little Sixteen
1 hour
In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a rhythm-driven fusion of blues, boogie woogie and vocal harmony played by young black pioneers. Show more
40 minutes
Honor Blackman narrates a celebration of some of the most stylish musical icons of the last century, the crooners such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Show more
Documentary looking at the much-loved sitcom from its first transmission in 1983. Including an exclusive in-depth interview with Edmund Blackadder himself, Rowan Atkinson. Show more
I Love the 1970s
12/05/2012
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Bo Derek presents a look at the last year of the 1970s, including kung-fu and Eastern mythology with Monkey, and such fashion essentials as stretch jeans and crimped hair. Show more
Documentary about the musician Mike Oldfield, whose 1973 album Tubular Bells launched the Virgin record label and became the biggest-selling instrumental album of all time. Show more
Top of the Pops
The Story of 1980
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
1980 saw a new generation of British pop arrive, while the show saw the TOTP orchestra laid off, the studio audience double, new sets built and a range of celebrity co-hosts. Show more
Top of the Pops
The Story of 1981
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
The year the teens take over and 80s new pop is born with Depeche Mode, Human League, Kim Wilde and Duran Duran debuting, while Ultravox and Visage master the art of pop videos. Show more