Revolutions Per Minute

A series of programmes and documentaries celebrating pop music

A Year In The Life: The Beatles ’62
Roger McGough tells the story of the pivotal breakthrough year for The Beatles.
The Magical Mystery Tour
Paul Gambaccini reveals the story behind the making of Magical Mystery Tour.
Beatleland
The Beatles left Liverpool in 1962 to conquer the world, but it never left them.
Paul McCartney At The BBC
Johnnie Walker presents a portrait of Sir Paul McCartney drawn from the BBC's archive.
An Audience With John Lydon—The Documentary
The former lead singer of The Sex Pistols answers your questions.
Dorian Lynskey—The Documentary, Sleevenotes
"A pop song is a potent vehicle for information" Dorian Lynskey on music and politics.
Chika Unigwe—The Documentary, Sleevenotes
Chika Unigwe on Nigeria's contemporary music scene.
Chloe Aridjis—The Documentary, Sleevenotes
Chloe Aridjis on Mexican pop music.
Selma Dabbagh—The Documentary, Sleevenotes
Selma Dabbagh on Arab pop music.
Mohammed Hanif—The Documentary, Sleevenotes
Pakistan's most enduring music export, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, by Mohammed Hanif