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June 26th - Loud & Proud......

20:30 Glastonbury 2015, Motorhead
Highlights from the set by rock heavyweights Motorhead on the Pyramid Stage.

21:30 Glastonbury 2015, Mark Ronson

22:00 Lemmy: The Movie
Film celebrating the life and rock 'n' roll philosophy of Motorhead frontman Lemmy. (R)

23:50 Irish Rock at the BBC
Some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day. (R)

00:50 Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp
The history of the iconic black box that has come to define the sound of rock. (R)

01:50 Glastonbury 2015, Motorhead
Highlights from the set by rock heavyweights Motorhead on the Pyramid Stage. . (R)

02:55 Glastonbury 2015, Mark Ronson

23/6/15 - EDIT - due to Foo Fighters droping out and Florence & the Machine moving up - they've re-jigged Motorhead's slot and inserted Mark Ronson.

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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July 3rd - A night to dust off the ol' blue suedes and smarten up the d.a.......

or - "One for the money........"

21:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Sweet Little Sixteen
1/3 In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a new rhythm-driven fusion music.

22:00 Rock around the Clock
A manager believes he can help a small-town rock 'n' roll band hit the big time.

23:15 ... Sings Elvis
Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and others cover the King's classic songs. (R)

00:15 Rock 'n' Roll America Sweet Little Sixteen
1/3 In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a new rhythm-driven fusion music. (R)

01:15 Sounds of the Sixties Original Series, The First Steps
1/10 Looking at the birth of the decade where pop was consigned to Crackerjack. (R)

01:45 Sounds of the Sixties Original Series, 1967-68: The Pop Boom
5/10 With the Bee Gees, the Rolling Stones and Dave Dee, Dozy, Mick & Tich and more. (R)

02:15 ... Sings Elvis
Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and others cover the King's classic songs. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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July 10th -  "Two for the show......."


21:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Whole Lotta Shakin'
2/3 How the likes of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis scandalised America with their gyrations.

22:00 Chuck Berry in Concert
Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. (R)

23:00 Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years On
Musical tribute to Elvis, 60 years after he recorded his first single That's All Right. (R)

00:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Whole Lotta Shakin'
2/3 How the likes of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis scandalised America with their gyrations. (R)

01:00 Sounds of the Sixties Original Series, 1968-69: The Swinging Sixties
6/10 Sophisticated pop featuring Alan Price, Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger and Herman's Hermits. (R)

01:30 Sounds of the Sixties  Original Series, The Folk Revival
4/10 A trawl through the BBC's archives for 60s music with an acoustic bent. (R)

02:00 Chuck Berry in Concert
Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. (R)

03:00 Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years On
Musical tribute to Elvis, 60 years after he recorded his first single That's All Right. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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July 17th - Three to get ready......


20:00 You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story
Profile of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Carole King. (R)

21:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Be My Baby
3/3 How rock 'n' roll calmed down, went uptown and got spun into teen pop between '59 and '64.

22:00 How the Brits Rocked America: Go West How the West Was Won
1/3 In the 1960s, British groups were astounded by pizza, skyscrapers and real cowboys. (R)

23:00 Big in America: British Hits in the USA
Including Coldplay, a Flock of Seagulls, Bush, Black Sabbath, Supertramp and the Cure. (R)

00:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Be My Baby
3/3 How rock 'n' roll calmed down, went uptown and got spun into teen pop between '59 and '64. (R)

01:00 You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story
Profile of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Carole King. (R)

02:00 How the Brits Rocked America: Go West How the West Was Won
1/3 In the 1960s, British groups were astounded by pizza, skyscrapers and real cowboys. (R)

03:00 Big in America: British Hits in the USA
Including Coldplay, a Flock of Seagulls, Bush, Black Sabbath, Supertramp and the Cure. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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July 24th.    ......now go cats, go.....

22:00 What Ever Happened to Rock 'n' Roll?
Lauren Laverne hosts a discussion about the future of rock 'n' roll in the 21st century.

23:00 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs.

00:00 Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Documentary looking at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with growing up and growing old. (R)

01:00 What Ever Happened to Rock 'n' Roll?
Lauren Laverne hosts a discussion about the future of rock 'n' roll in the 21st century. (R)

02:00 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs. (R)

03:00 Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Documentary looking at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with growing up and growing old. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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Oct 2nd....

Looks like the silly season is over, finally something to whet the (post gig) appetite:-

21:00 Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
Mark Radcliffe looks at why bands break up and the secrets of those that stay together. (R)

22:00 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie The DIY Movement
1/3 A look at British indie music at a time when the industry was controlled by major labels.

23:00 BBC Music John Peel Lecture 2015 with Brian Eno
Brian Eno delivers this year's BBC Music John Peel Lecture on the ecology of culture.

00:00 Joy Division
Joy Division's story through live performance footage, photos, period films and audiotapes (R)

01:35 Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
Mark Radcliffe looks at why bands break up and the secrets of those that stay together. (R)

02:35 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie  The DIY Movement
1/3 A look at British indie music at a time when the industry was controlled by major labels. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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Oct 9th -

More Indie revelations....

21:00 Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road
A first-hand account of rockers on the road from the late 1950s to the 80s and beyond. (R)

22:00 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie: The Alternative 80s
2/3 In the 80s, independent labels transformed from cottage industries into real businesses.

23:00 Indie Classics at the BBC
With Joy Division, Depeche Mode, the Smiths, Cocteau Twins, Primal Scream and many more.

00:00 Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC
With Jimi Hendrix, the Kinks, Cream, AC/DC, the Smiths, Radiohead, the Yardbirds and more. (R)

01:00 Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road
A first-hand account of rockers on the road from the late 1950s to the 80s and beyond. (R)

02:00 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie The Alternative 80s
2/3 In the 80s, independent labels transformed from cottage industries into real businesses. (R)

03:00 Indie Classics at the BBC
With Joy Division, Depeche Mode, the Smiths, Cocteau Twins, Primal Scream and many more. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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October 16th:-

22:00 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie Into the Mainstream
3/3 The influence of dance music, Britpop and the emergence of new labels in the late 90s.

23:00 Britpop at the BBC
Featuring Elastica, Sleeper, Suede, Menswear, plus many others from the Britpop era. (R)

00:00 Guitar Heroes at the BBC Part I
1/6 Including Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, The Edge, Peter Green, John Martyn and Paco Pena. (R)

01:00 The Joy of the Single
Documentary about the power of pop's most abiding artefact, the seven-inch single. (R)

02:00 Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie. Into the Mainstream
3/3 The influence of dance music, Britpop and the emergence of new labels in the late 90s. (R)

03:00 Britpop at the BBC
Featuring Elastica, Sleeper, Suede, Menswear, plus many others from the Britpop era. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Oct 23rd:-
Distinct aroma of Patchouli and damp Afghan coat about this evening's fare...

21:00 Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story
The story behind Mike Oldfield's career and his massive-selling album Tubular Bells. (R)

22:00 Psychedelic Britannia
A visionary period in British music history, when a handful of dreamers re-imagined pop.

23:00 Totally 60s Psychedelic Rock at the BBC
With Status Quo, the Incredible String Band, Donovan, the Moody Blues and many more.

00:00 Arena: The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
1/2 Arena's double-bill begins with a documentary on the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour. (R)

01:00 Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story
The story behind Mike Oldfield's career and his massive-selling album Tubular Bells. (R)

02:00 Psychedelic Britannia
A visionary period in British music history, when a handful of dreamers re-imagined pop. (R)

03:05 Totally 60s Psychedelic Rock at the BBC
With Status Quo, the Incredible String Band, Donovan, the Moody Blues and many more. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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6th Nov:-

21:00 ... Sings Dylan II
With Joan Baez, the Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and more.

22:00 Better than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Celebrating the role of the cover in pop music, and how to reinvent someone else's song.

23:00 Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC
Featuring Alexandra Burke, the Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Mariah Carey, UB40 and many more.

00:00 ... Sings Bacharach and David!
A variety of artists perform the work of song-writing team Burt Bacharach and Hal David. (R)

01:00 ... Sings Dylan II
With Joan Baez, the Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and more. (R)

02:00 Better than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version
Celebrating the role of the cover in pop music, and how to reinvent someone else's song. (R)

03:00 Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC
Featuring Alexandra Burke, the Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Mariah Carey, UB40 and many more. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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Dec 4th -  pretty much a potpourri (or "pop"-pourrie)

20:15 Sounds of the Seventies Shorts, Roxy Music, Queen and Elton John
Roxy Music operate their Ladytron, Queen are Killer and Elton John is back. (R)

20:25 Pop Go the Sixties Series 1, The Moody Blues
A colourful nugget of pop by the Moody Blues, mined from the BBC's archive. (R)

20:30 Sounds of the 70s 2 Rock - The Boys Are Back in Town
5/10 Featuring Alice Cooper, the Faces, Nazareth, Bad Company, AC/DC and Thin Lizzy. (R)

21:00 Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Documentary looking at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with growing up and growing old. (R)

22:00 I'm Not In Love: The Story of 10cc
The four original members of 10cc reunite to tell the story of the band.

23:00 The Old Grey Whistle Test 70s Gold
Including Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, the Jam and Blondie. (R)

00:30 Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
Documentary looking at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with growing up and growing old. (R)

01:30 I'm Not In Love: The Story of 10cc
The four original members of 10cc reunite to tell the story of the band. (R)

02:30 The Old Grey Whistle Test 70s Gold
Including Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, the Jam and Blondie. (R)

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Jan 15th 2016

Looks like we may be getting back on track, especially new documentary series starting at 10:00pm

20:45 Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones sing Gimme Shelter on Pop Goes the Sixties from 1969. (R)

20:50 Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, Procol Harum
Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale, performed on Top of the Pops in 1967. (R)

20:55 Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, Julie Felix
A 1966 performance of Going to the Zoo from Julie Felix of The Frost Report. (R)

21:00 One-Hit Wonders at the BBC
With Peter Sarstedt, Trio, Phyllis Nelson, the New Radicals and other one-hit wonders. (R)

22:00 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop
Money Makers 1/3 The story of the maverick managers behind some of the greatest musical legends.
Three-part series revealing the secret history of pop and rock from the men and women who pull the strings behind the scenes.
Programme one tells the story of the maverick managers who controlled the careers of megastar artists, from Colonel Parker (Elvis) right the way up to Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber). Along the way are rollicking tales of industry legends like Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and Don Arden, who managed the Small Faces, Black Sabbath and ELO.
Narrated by Simon Napier-Bell, it also features contributions from Andrew Loog Oldham (the Rolling Stones), Jon Landau (Bruce Springsteen), Bill Curbishley (the Who), Paul McGuinness (U2) and Jonathan Dickins (Adele).

23:00 Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
Documentary chronicling our ever-changing love affair with the British singles chart. (R)

00:30 Top of the Pops 22/01/1981
With the Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie. (R)

01:10 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop
Money Makers 1/3 The story of the maverick managers behind some of the greatest musical legends. (R)

02:10 Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10
Documentary chronicling our ever-changing love affair with the British singles chart. (R)
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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Friday 22nd Jan:-

Featuring tribute to Lemmy....

19:30 Top of the Pops 05/02/1981
With Rainbow, Blondie, Spandau Ballet, Cliff Richard, Dire Straits, XTC and John Lennon. (R)

20:00 The Good Old Days 27/04/1973
This would be a good time to get in the take-away; unless you want to see a 1970's recreation of Victorian/Edwardian Music Hall entertainment...... from the old City Varieties, Leeds

20:45  Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, Dusty Springfield
From her own series recorded in 1967, Dusty Springfield performs Sunny. (R)

20:50 Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, Sandie Shaw
Sandie gives an accidentally aloof ice-queen rendering of Long Live Love. (R)

20:55  Pop Go the Sixties Series 2, Status Quo
A youthful Status Quo sing their first hit single, Pictures of Matchstick Men, from 1968. (R)

21:00 Duets at the BBC
With Robbie and Kylie, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Sonny and Cher and Peaches and Herb. (R)

22:00 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop Melody Makers
2/3 A look at the great music producers, Trevor Horn, Lamont Dozier and Tony Visconti.
Part two of this enlightening series exploring the music business from behind the scenes looks at the music producers. These are the men and women who have created the signature sounds that have defined key periods in rock and pop history. Highlights include Trevor Horn on inventing the 'Sound of the Eighties', Lamont Dozier on Motown, and a TV first with legendary producer Tony Visconti taking us through David Bowie's seminal song Heroes.

23:00 Lemmy: The Movie
Film celebrating the life and rock 'n' roll philosophy of Motorhead frontman Lemmy. (R)

00:50 Glastonbury 2015, Motorhead
Highlights from the set by rock heavyweights Motorhead on the Pyramid Stage. (R)

01:20 Top of the Pops 05/02/1981
With Rainbow, Blondie, Spandau Ballet, Cliff Richard, Dire Straits, XTC and John Lennon. (R)

02:00 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop Melody Makers
2/3 A look at the great music producers, Trevor Horn, Lamont Dozier and Tony Visconti. (R) 

03:00 Sounds of the Eighties Episode 2
2/8 With Spandau Ballet, Phil Collins, Fine Young Cannibals, Tears for Fears and Simply Red. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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Friday 29th Jan:-

19:30 Top of the Pops 26/02/1981
With Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, the Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce. (R)

20:00

21:00 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs. (R)

22:00 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop Myth Makers
3/3 A look at PR, the unseen force behind all the biggest musical acts in the world.
Part three of this illuminating series exploring the music business from behind the scenes takes a look at PR, the unseen force behind all the biggest musical acts in the world. With unique revelations, unseen footage and unrivalled access, it tells the story of the rise of PR within the music industry through the eyes of the people who lived it. Highlights include the PR campaigns behind superstars Jimi Hendrix, Taylor Swift and David Bowie.
Narrated by PR Alan Edwards.

23:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Sweet Little Sixteen
1/3 In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a new rhythm-driven fusion music. (R)

00:00 Top of the Pops 26/02/1981
With Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, the Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce. (R)

00:40 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs. (R)

01:40 Music Moguls: Masters of Pop Myth Makers
3/3 A look at PR, the unseen force behind all the biggest musical acts in the world. (R)

02:40 Pop Life  - I'm a Pop Star!
3/3 A look at solo artists, delving into the psyche of the men and women who go it alone. (R)

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Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
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Feb 5th - little something for all you Guns 'n' Roses fans (22:00) ......

19:30 Top of the Pops 12/03/1981
With the Teardrop Explodes, Kim Wilde, Linx, Status Quo, Kelly Marie and Freeez. (R)

20:00

20:45 Sounds of the Sixties Reversions, 1964-6 The Beat Room
6/7 Featuring vintage performances from Tom Jones, the Kinks and the Moody Blues. (R)

20:55 Sounds of the Seventies Solos, The Faces
3/6 The Faces perform Stay with Me in 1972. (R)

21:00 Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll 1970-1974
1/2 Early 1970s rock 'n' roll from the likes of Free, Status Quo, the Faces and Humble Pie. (R)

22:00 The Most Dangerous Band in the World: The Story of Guns N' Roses
Documentary made with rare video footage of Guns N' Roses in their formative years.
It was 1985. Guns N' Roses were soon to be known as the last mammoth rock entity to come out of LA after selling over 100 million albums. Jon Brewer brings alive never-before-seen video footage of Guns N' Roses in their earliest days as a fledgling band, filmed and meticulously archived over the years by their close friend. They became known as 'the most dangerous band in the world' and retained the title for reasons this film portrays, via interviews with band members and those who were there on, and off, tour. Venture down seedy Sunset Strip to the Whiskey, the Rainbow and the Roxy, all known as 'the Jungle'.

23:30 Rock 'n' Roll America Whole Lotta Shakin'
2/3 How the likes of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis scandalised America with their gyrations. (R)

00:30 Top of the Pops 12/03/1981
With the Teardrop Explodes, Kim Wilde, Linx, Status Quo, Kelly Marie and Freeez. (R)

01:10 Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll 1970-1974
1/2 Early 1970s rock 'n' roll from the likes of Free, Status Quo, the Faces and Humble Pie. (R)

02:10 The Most Dangerous Band in the World: The Story of Guns N' Roses
Documentary made with rare video footage of Guns N' Roses in their formative years. (R)

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Feb 12th - Aussie Rocks, with AC/DC; 22:00

19:30 Top of the Pops 26/03/1981
With Graham Bonnet, Hazel O'Connor, Tony Capstick, Gillan, Lene Lovich and Bad Manners. (R)
20:00

20:45 Sounds of the Sixties Reversions, The Folk Revival
7/7 Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen feature in this folk tinged episode of 60s archive. (R)

20:55 Sounds of the Seventies Solos, The Faces
3/6 The Faces perform Stay with Me in 1972. (R)

21:00 Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll 1975-79
2/2 With Dr Feelgood, Ducks DeLuxe, Elvis Costello, Ace, Dire Straits, Nick Lowe and more. (R)

22:00 AC/DC and the Story of Aussie Rock
How a family-run music company launched one of the world's great rock bands.
Film about one of the world's greatest rock bands - AC/DC, or Acca Dacca as they are known in Australia. It is also the story of the legendary Australian music company, Albert Music, that launched them onto the global rock music scene.
Back in the 1970s when Australia was in the midst of a deep recession, a rough and ready pub rock sound emerged, characterised by bands like the Easybeats and Rose Tattoo who were promoted by family-run company, Albert Music. The raw power and fat guitar sound that characterised Aussie rock was pioneered by the Alberts and took Australia and the world by storm.
The sound of Aussie rock really exploded when the Albert family, a well-to-do family from the Sydney suburbs, joined forces with the Youngs, a Glasgow family who had emigrated to Australia. The result was AC/DC.
The film tells the story of how brothers Angus and Malcolm Young were produced by their older brother George and fellow Easybeats member Harry Vanda. Vanda and Young produced the band at Albert Studios and they were soon joined by the wild and charismatic lead singer Bon Scott.
Head of Albert Music was Ted Albert - a quietly confident risk taker. He backed AC/DC for many years with rock-solid conviction when their type of music and fashion seemed completely at odds with a UK and US music scene dominated by punk.
Then, in 1980, AC/DC's Back in Black album was a massive success around the world and the rest is history. The film retraces the band's explosion in popularity, the relentless touring and the tragic death of Bon Scott.
Even after Bon's death the band went from strength to strength and remain hugely popular and one of the world's most legendary bands. Today, the Albert family remains a potent force in Australian music.

23:00 Rock 'n' Roll America Be My Baby
3/3 How rock 'n' roll calmed down, went uptown and got spun into teen pop between '59 and '64. (R)

00:00 Top of the Pops 26/03/1981
With Graham Bonnet, Hazel O'Connor, Tony Capstick, Gillan, Lene Lovich and Bad Manners. (R)

00:40 Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
The story of ten records from the 1930s to the present that have been banned by the BBC. (R)

01:40 AC/DC and the Story of Aussie Rock
How a family-run music company launched one of the world's great rock bands. (R)

02:40 Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll 1975-79
2/2 With Dr Feelgood, Ducks DeLuxe, Elvis Costello, Ace, Dire Straits, Nick Lowe and more. (R)

03:40 Sounds of the Sixties Reversions, The Folk Revival
7/7 Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen feature in this folk tinged episode of 60s archive. (R)

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Get this week's Eurovision silliness over with........

March 4th; Time to get Country-fied......

19:30 Top of the Pops 14/05/1981
With Toyah Wilcox, Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton and Kim Carnes. (R)

19:50 Sounds of the Sixties Reversions, 1964-6 The Beat Room 2
9/9 Tom Jones, the Rolling Stones and Manfred Mann star in archive clips from the 60s. (R)

20:00 Perfect Pianists at the BBC
With Benno Moiseiwitsch, Solomon, Myra Hess, Vladimir Horowitz, Arthur Rubinstein and more

21:00 Country at the BBC
With Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Glan Campbell and more. (R)

22:00 The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA
Biography of Nashville, the city that has been the hub of country music since 1925. (R)

23:30 Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
A rare chance to see the 1969 classic film that captures the Man in Black at his peak. (R)

00:30 Top of the Pops 14/05/1981
With Toyah Wilcox, Thin Lizzy, Department S, Tenpole Tudor, Sheena Easton and Kim Carnes. (R)

00:50 Country at the BBC
With Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Glan Campbell and more. (R)

01:50 The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA
Biography of Nashville, the city that has been the hub of country music since 1925. (R)

03:20 Sounds of the Sixties Reversions, 1964-6 The Beat Room 2
9/9 Tom Jones, the Rolling Stones and Manfred Mann star in archive clips from the 60s. (R)

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Friday Night Is Music Night on BBC4 TV

Cheers, Mike. I enjoyed the AC/DC programme last week and the Gn'R rockumentary the week before was an eye opener, but I'll give the country night a miss. Not my cup of tea at all. hmm

Phil

Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

“The guy who has helped the blues industry the most is Joe Bonamassa and I would say he is more rock than some rock stuff, so to me blues is whatever you want it to be!”
Simon McBride in my interview with him in Blues Matters! Issue #56