Music

Heel, Toe, Step Together
The story of an octogenarian dancer teaching a 28-year-old how to waltz.
06 Dec 2010,28 mins
The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
28 Jun 2011,30 mins
The Dark Tower
A parable play on the ancient theme of the Quest. Featuring music by Benjamin Britten.
21 Jan 1946,73 mins
Taboo be Doo
Episode 2
Terence Blacker explores politically incorrect music over the last century.
02 Jul 2011,30 mins
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The Bob Graham Round
Can the beauty of the Lake District and the grit of fell running inspire a composer?
16 Dec 2011,28 mins
African Ear
African Music Highlights
The highlights of Lucy Duran's African musical journey. With Ochieng Kabaselleh
01 Jul 1995,28 mins
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Bombay Jazz
Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
21 Apr 2014,30 mins
My Wizard
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
01 Apr 2006,30 mins
Goldie The Alchemist
Musician Goldie describes his story from a broken home to his success and later struggles.
23 Sep 2014,30 mins
The Soul of Ireland
Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
01 Aug 2014,30 mins
Modern Muses
Terry Riley and David Harrington
Terry Riley and David Harrington from Kronos Quartet discuss their many collaborations
22 Apr 2017,13 mins
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One World, One Sound
Crossover Music is Gig Business
The rising popularity and commercial success of crossover music
22 Feb 2003,28 mins
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Fast and Furioso
Rainer Hersch explores the dazzling technique of today’s musical virtuosos.
23 Jun 2015,30 mins
Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
30 May 2009,30 mins
Tupac Shakur, Hip Hop Immortal.....
Poet and playwright Al Letson recalls the life of Tupac Shakur.
04 Sep 2014,30 mins
Free Wales Harmony: When Pop Went Welsh
Manchester DJ and record collector Andy Votel explores Welsh language pop music.
21 Jun 2011,30 mins
In Search of Nic Jones
Laura Barton tracks down the legendary lost figure of British folk music, Nic Jones.
06 Aug 2013,30 mins
Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press
David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
15 Sep 2014,30 mins
A Mix-Tape for Gus
Composer Emily Levy on a poignant legacy - the mix-tapes made by her late brother, Gus
07 Oct 2014,30 mins
Church Music Festival in Bern
Celebrating the 18th International Church Music Festival in Bern
01 Jul 2001,28 mins
Paul is Dead
In 1969 a rumour swept the world. Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an impostor
14 Oct 2014,30 mins
In the Moment
Comedian Stewart Lee introduces his great passion - musical, free improvisation.
16 Jul 2015,30 mins
The Kampala Dream House
In a children's home in Kampala every child is given a musical chance for a future.
30 Jun 2015,30 mins
The Honky Tonk Nun
Kate Molleson meets a legend of Ethiopian music, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou.
18 Apr 2017,30 mins
Music to Save Grimethorpe
Ian McMillan celebrates his local brass band and the community it represents.
26 Dec 2014,30 mins
Tropicalia - Revolution in Sound
A revolution in music, politics and attitude - how Tropicalia exploded in Brazil.
09 Feb 2016,30 mins
Moondog: Sound of New York
Huey Morgan travels to New York to examine the enduring appeal of blind musician Moondog.
31 May 2018,28 mins
Bleep Bleep Bloop: Music and Video Games
Paul Bennun explores the world of music composed for video games.
15 Feb 2011,30 mins
Late Nights at the Blue Boar
Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services.
12 Jul 2011,30 mins
The Funeral Singer
Reverend Kate Bottley investigates the growth of professional funeral singers in Britain.
01 Sep 2017,30 mins