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Volume 1—Black British Music at the BBC
Trevor Nelson presents a celebration of some of the very best in black British music.
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The Music Is Black Mixtape
Video mixtape celebrating 100 years of UK Black Music featuring over 200 artists.
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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.
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Episode 1—Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy, Series 1
Jackson rises from child prodigy to superstar, but strange behaviour clouds his success.
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Festival Highlights—6 Music Festival, 2026
Highlights from the annual live music festival.
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2026—Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery
Jason Manford hosts a spectacular show, with performances from The Lion King to Wicked.
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Prince: A Purple Reign—New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s
Documentary showing how Prince revolutionised the perception of black music in the 1980s.
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The Trials of Pa Salieu
Rapper Pa Salieu returns to the stage after prison, turning a second chance into music.
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Stravinsky’s Firebird—Inside Classical, Series 4
A dazzling concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Presented by Georgia Mann.
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Discovering the Music of Antiquity
Musical historians embark on a mission to realise the potential of an ancient music score.
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Shania Twain—Reel Stories
Shania Twain discusses her life and career with Dermot O'Leary.
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Volume 1—Show Tunes at the BBC
A collection of Elaine Paige's personal favourites from the BBC's song and dance archives.
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The Cure at the BBC
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and their unique songwriting talents.
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2026: Access All Areas—The MOBO Awards
DJ Target presents a special behind-the-scenes show at the 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester.
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2026—Other Voices: Dingle, Ireland
Other Voices returns with more intimate performances filmed in St James’ Church, Dingle.
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Mark Ronson—This Cultural Life
Musician Mark Ronson talks about his cultural influences.
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Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home
Intimate film following Ozzy’s last chapter as he and Sharon move home to the UK.
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In Conversation—Eras, Phil Collins
Zoe Ball sits down with Phil Collins for an exclusive conversation.
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Episode 1—Girlbands Forever, Series 1
It’s the 90s, and girl bands All Saints, Spice Girls and Eternal battle for chart success.
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Episode 1—Later... with Jools Holland, Series 67
With Robert Plant, Olivia Dean, Jehnny Beth, James Yorkston and Joshua Idehen.
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Banned in the 80s: Moments That Shook Music
Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.
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Best of Glastonbury 2025—Glastonbury, 2025
A look back on all the biggest and most talked-about performances from Glastonbury 2025.
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17/09/1999—Top of the Pops
With Supergrass, Thunderbugs, The All Seeing I feat Phil Oakey, Suede and Vengaboys.
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