Reggae Hits & Heroes
A special collection of programmes celebrating reggae music.
Reggae at the BBC
With Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Desmond Dekker, Burning Spear, Dennis Brown and more.
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When Bob Marley Came to Britain
How Bob Marley influenced politics and culture in the UK in the turbulent 1970s.
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Bob Marley: Live at the Rainbow 1977
Highlights of Bob Marley and the Wailers' seminal 1977 sell-out concert in London.
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Bob Marley Reimagined
Trevor Nelson presents an orchestral reimagining of Bob Marley’s greatest hits.
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Rudies Come Back: The Rise and Rise of 2 Tone—Arena
Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.
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Interview with Cedella and Skip Marley—Eras, Bob Marley
Trevor Nelson talks all things Bob Marley with his daughter Cedella and grandson Skip.
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Reggae and Ska—Later... with Jools Holland
Jools looks back at archive treats from the stars of reggae and ska music.
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The Specials Live in Session for 6 Music
The Specials live in session for Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6 Music.
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2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry
The story of 2 Tone, which exploded from Coventry in 1979 with a musical message of unity.
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The Specials—Rock Goes to College
The Specials perform at the Colchester Institute in 1979, playing hits such as Gangsters.
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Terry Hall at the BBC
A trip into the BBC archives to explore Terry Hall’s extraordinary, genre-hopping career.
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Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux
Marvin Gaye's live appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1980.
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Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC
A celebration of the work of songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away in 2022.
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Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
A treasure trove of tapes reveals the story behind one of reggae's legendary studios.
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Toots and the Maytals: Reggae Got Soul
Film telling the story of one of the most influential Jamaican artists, Toots Hibbert.
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Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival—The Old Grey Whistle Test
A concert recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Reggae - Stir It Up—Sounds of the 70s 2
Featuring Bob Marley and the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Janet Kay and other hit reggae acts.
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Roots, Reggae, Rebellion
How a small group of Jamaican musicians created songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope.
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