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  1. Paul Simon: Graceland

    How Paul Simon's Graceland made a huge impact with its blend of rock and African rhythms.

  2. Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair

    Documentary that explores the creation of the second album by Tears for Fears.

  3. The Crickets: The 'Chirping' Crickets

    The story behind The 'Chirping' Crickets, the debut album by The Crickets.

  4. Amy Winehouse: Back to Black

    Film that shines a light on the making of Back to Black, Amy Winehouse's second album.

  5. Don McLean: American Pie

    Don McLean's album American Pie is crowned by its titular overture and the song Vincent.

  6. Carly Simon: No Secrets

    Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind her celebrated album No Secrets.

  7. The Wailers: Catch a Fire

    How the 1973 Wailers album Catch a Fire brought international recognition to Bob Marley.

  8. The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

    This edition celebrates Brian Wilson's masterpiece, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds.

  9. Classic Albums - Deep Purple: Made in Japan

    Film celebrating the 40th anniversary of Deep Purple's double live album Made in Japan.

  10. Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley

    The creation of Elvis Presley's debut album, which heralded his rise to stardom in 1956.

  11. Motorhead: Ace of Spades

    A taste of what life was like in Motorhead, the first metal band to harness punk energy.

  12. Peter Gabriel: So

    A look at the creation of Peter Gabriel's massive-selling 1986 album, So.

  13. Primal Scream: Screamadelica

    A look at the creation of Primal Scream's seminal 1991 album, Screamadelica.

  14. Tom Petty: Damn the Torpedoes

    A look at the creation of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' album Damn the Torpedoes.

  15. Black Sabbath: Paranoid

    A look at the creation of Black Sabbath's Paranoid, which came to define heavy metal.

  16. John Lennon: Plastic Ono Band

    Film that documents the making of John Lennon's 1970 first post-Beatles solo album.

  17. Duran Duran: Rio

    A look at the creation of Duran Duran's Rio, an optimistic, celebratory and visual album.

  18. The Doors: The Doors

    A look at the creation of the Doors' eponymous debut, a mix of blues, rock and jazz.

  19. Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt

    Jay-Z's classic first album, Reasonable Doubt, is assessed.

  20. Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

    A look at the legendary Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon.

  21. Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

    This programme considers the significance of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours.

  22. Queen: A Night at the Opera

    A look at A Night At The Opera, the fourth Queen album, released in late 1975.

  23. Nirvana: Nevermind

    Why Nirvana's seminal 1991 album Nevermind remains a milestone in rock music history.