Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

In 1978 the Undertones released Teenage Kicks, one of the most perfect and enduring pop records of all time - an adolescent anthem that spoke to...

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Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade

Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade

The Rough Trade story begins more than thirty years ago on 20th February 1976. Britain was in the grip of an IRA bombing campaign; a future prime...

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The Crusades

The Crusades

The story of the Crusades is remembered as a tale of religious fanaticism and unspeakable brutality, but using fresh evidence, Dr Thomas Asbridge...

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I Killed John Lennon

I Killed John Lennon

On the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's murder, the first public hearing of newly-released taped interviews with his killer by the respected...

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When Rock Ruled the World

When Rock Ruled the World

From 1970 to the mid 80s, When Rock Ruled The World celebrates the unavoidable appeal of the loudest, fastest, heaviest music on the planet, a time...

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There's Only One Paul McCartney

There's Only One Paul McCartney

An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert. With contributions...

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Frederick the Great and the Enigma of Prussia

Frederick the Great and the Enigma of Prussia

Historian Christopher Clark re-examines the life and achievements of one of Germany's most colourful and controversial leaders, a philosopher and...

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Hotel California: LA from The Byrds to The Eagles

Hotel California: LA from The Byrds to The Eagles

Documentary looking at the music and mythology of a golden era in Californian culture, and telling the story of how Los Angeles changed from a...

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Pop, Pride and Prejudice

Pop, Pride and Prejudice

The story of the vital role played by pop music in the social, sexual, cultural and political revolution 50 years ago as homosexuality was...

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