Lemmy: In His Own Words

Ian Fraser Kilmister, a.k.a. Lemmy and Motorhead frontman/songwriter is credited with introducing punk sounds into the heavy metal mix, paving the way for a generation of thrash metal and speed metal followers. Lemmy was a one-off who walked it like he talked it and while he embodied the rock 'n' roll lifestyle up until his death, his influence as a musician and songwriter should not be underestimated.

This programme takes a look back through the BBC vaults at one of rock music's most charismatic frontmen, divulging performances and interviews from a 50-year hell-raising music career.