Robert Plant Night

Robert Plant: By Myself Saturday 06 November
10:15pm - 11:15pm
BBC2
A revealing portrait of the artist who has been performing and recording for more than 40 years, and who started out as the frontman for one of the greatest rock bands ever, Led Zeppelin. Although his aversion to the media's glaring spotlight remains undiminished, tonight there's a rare opportunity to hear what he has to say about his life spent in music, from his youth as a grammar school kid, to the world domination of Led Zeppelin, and his triumphant and diverse solo career. Including rare archive footage, much of it from Plant's private collection

Robert Plant:  Electric Prom Saturday 06 November
11:15pm - 12:15am
BBC2
Cowboy boots and jeans aren't a good look on most men over 60 - just conjure up an image of Prince Charles attired like this if you have any doubts. But for every lazy generalisation there's an explosive exception. Enter Robert Plant, stage left, born in the very same year as our king-in-waiting - but what a difference a leonine mane of hair and a rock 'n' roll lifestyle make. He commands the stage with a peculiarly laid-back, gently humorous presence. But then he sings, and the walls of London's Roundhouse are throbbing down to their foundations. Recorded as part of Radio 2's sequence of live Electric Proms, this humdinger of a concert - part of a A Night with Robert Plant - sees him perform with his so-tight-it-hurts Band of Joy, who seamlessly segue into songs where the stage is shared with the London Oriana Choir. It's uplifting, energising and enrapturing. If all you want from Plant is to hear Led Zeppelin numbers, you'll be disappointed. If it's spellbinding, spine-tingling musical ecstasy you're after, then walk this way (but please leave inappropriate footwear at the door).

Robert Plant on LaterSunday 07 November
12:15am - 12:45am
BBC2
A compilation of highlights from the singer's performances on Later with Jools Holland, a show on which he first appeared in 1993. In addition to his solo performances, the programme also features the former Led Zeppelin frontman's collaborations with Jimmy Page, Strange Sensation and Alison Krauss, as well as footage from the 2002 Hootenanny, where he teamed up with Tom Jones, Jeff Beck and the late Solomon Burke