Discover more rock and pop programmes
A selection of programmes about music, musicians, songwriting and recording.
John Humphrys meets John Lydon—Today, 09/10/2014
The former Sex Pistol on his personal philosophy and his "direct assault on mediocrity".
Meet the Wainwrights
Nina Myskow talks to Rufus and Martha Wainwright about their confessional songs.
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Jazzie B on James Brown—Great Lives
Soul II Soul's Jazzie B chooses the life of musician and singer James Brown.
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Lennon: The Wenner Tapes
Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview with John Lennon for Rolling Stone magazine.
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Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey
An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan.
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Debbie Harry—Desert Island Discs
Blondie singer Debbie Harry joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
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Shipbuilding—Soul Music
The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer.
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Walking on Planet C (2012)
Musician Nile Rodgers walks the streets of New York, after a cancer diagnosis.
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The Art of Sequencing
Guy Garvey on the challenge of turning a collection of songs into a single piece of art.
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The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism
What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?
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The Twangmasters: The Art of the Lead Guitarist
Nick Barraclough explores what makes a great lead guitar player.
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The 12 Inch Single
Paul Morley on the 7 inch single's grand relative - the 12 inch - and its peak in the 80s.
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Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!—For One Night Only, Series 7
Paul Gambaccini looks back to the Rolling Stones' Madison Square Garden concert in 1969.
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2. Abbey Road—Making Tracks
Paul Morley's history of popular music visits one of London's iconic recording studios.
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Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
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Clapton Unplugged—For One Night Only, Series 7
Eric Clapton tells Paul Gambaccini about the 1992 recording of his ground-breaking album.
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The Old Grey Whistle Test—Britain in a Box, Series 4
Paul Jackson's series on classic TV shows focuses on The Old Grey Whistle Test.
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Brothers in Arms—Soul Music
The enduring appeal of the Dire Straits classic is explored by those touched by the piece.
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The Twilight World of Syd Barrett
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
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Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
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