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  1. Live Aid

    The story of the build-up to 1985's Live Aid concerts and the day itself

    BBC Two

  2. European Pipe Band Championships

    Coverage of the championships which take place on the grounds of the Stormont Estate.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  3. Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs

    Welsh comic sensation Rhod Gilbert presents music and comedy

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. iTRAD

    Meeting youngsters who are at the forefront of Scottish traditional music

    BBC ALBA

  5. Talking Music

    Series with exclusive access to the rehearsals of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    BBC Two Scotland

  6. Out of Tune

    Robert Sandall discovers the differences in musical tuning around the world

    BBC Radio 7

  7. Seinn Liom

    Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tune

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  8. Sruth na Maoile

    Exploring the musical links between Scotland and Ireland.

    BBC ALBA

  9. Tir nan Oran

    Part of the BBC's Year of Gaelic Song

    BBC ALBA

  10. Na Seudan Òg

    Catherine Tinney and Steven MacIver sing and chat about their favourite songs.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  11. Ceolraidh

    Music and song on the theme of love

    BBC ALBA

  12. Laoidhean a Kelvingrove

    Cathy Mac Donald introduces a programme of carols, poetry and Bible readings

    BBC ALBA

  13. A gu U, An Cuala Tu?

    Alphabetical journey through the BBC's song archive

    BBC ALBA

  14. The iPod Series

    David Owen Norris asks which tunes famous historical figures would have had on their iPods

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Armitage and Moore's Guide to Song

    Analysis of popular songs with poet Simon Armitage and musicologist Allan Moore

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Music in the Dark Years

    How Paris's musical scene flourished during the 'dark years' of Nazi Occupation

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth

    The urban warrior's comedy/music mix.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine

    Rewind with Marc Riley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. Air an Urlar

    Ceòl Ceilteach. A musical showcase

    BBC ALBA

  20. Goldie's Band: By Royal Appointment

    Goldie seeks out young people with a talent and passion for music

    BBC Two

  21. Gilbert's Glory

    Ruth Padel explores writer WS Gilbert's work 100 years after his death

    BBC Radio 4

  22. The Musical History of Greenwich Village

    John Sebastian explores the creative influence of Greenwich Village in New York

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  23. Queen - Days of Our Lives

    The story of British rock band Queen, formed in 1971

    BBC Two

  24. Swing Back to the 60s

    Join Linley Hamilton for an hour of hits and memories from the Swinging 60s

    BBC Radio Ulster

  25. Taboo be Doo

    Terence Blacker explores politically incorrect music over the last century

    BBC Radio 4

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  26. Legends of the Dancefloor: A Piece of Paradise

    Reflections on New York city dance culture.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  27. Cuimhni Ceoil

    Sarah Nic Loinsigh and Aisling Marlow invite guests to relive their most memorable gigs.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  28. Chillout

    Alexis Petridis tells the story of chillout and ambient music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  29. Late Junction

    Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners

    BBC Radio 3

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  30. Tony Bennett Presents The Great American Songbook

    Tony Bennett presents his selection of 40 defining songs from the Great American Songbook.

    BBC Radio 2

  31. The Radiohead Story

    Steve Lamacq presents an in-depth profile of the influential band.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  32. The Charles Hazlewood Show

    A new six-part series finding the links between seemingly unconnected pieces of music.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Gloria Estefan's Latin Beat

    Gloria Estefan shares her passion for Latin music in a new series for Radio 2.

    BBC Radio 2

  34. The Afrobeat Revolutionary

    Neneh Cherry tells the story of musical pioneer and cultural revolutionary Fela Kuti.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  35. Children in Need Jukebox

    Pledge money for a chance to hear your favourite song as we gear up for Children in Need.

    BBC Radio 2

  36. Joan Armatrading: More Guitar Favourites

    Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music and guitar technique

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Heavenly Johnny Mathis

    Paul Gambaccini celebrates the voice and career of Johnny Mathis

    BBC Radio 2

  38. Your Desert Island Discs

    Kirsty Young presents tracks that listeners have chosen to take to a desert island

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

    Series of documentaries looking at the careers of four titans of African-American music.

    BBC Four

  40. Black Is a Country

    Exploring the underground music generated by the Black Power and Black Arts movements

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  41. The Jam: Made in Britain

    Jonathan Ross tells the story of The Jam with contributions from Paul Weller and others.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  42. Bassey!

    Dame Shirley Bassey, 'The Girl from Tiger Bay', tells her story to Paul Sexton

    BBC Radio 2

  43. Ceol nan Cinneadh

    Fios mu òrain co-cheangailte ri ceitheir cinneadhain.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  44. Suzi Quatro's Pioneers of Rock

    Suzi Quatro profiles acclaimed rock 'n' roll stars and unsung heroes.

    BBC Radio 2

  45. How the Brits Rocked America: Go West

    Series celebrating the success of British rock in America from the 60s onwards

    BBC Four

  46. Michael Ball: Songwriting Partnerships

    Michael Ball takes an in-depth look at the greatest songwriting partnerships of all time

    BBC Radio 2

  47. The Story of Light Music

    Sir Michael Parkinson introduces the story of light music

    BBC Radio 2

  48. Siubhal nan Salm

    Tracing psalm singing's roots in Alabama gospel music

    BBC ALBA

  49. Piping Live Shorts/Puirt

    Performances from the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow

    BBC ALBA

  50. Parklife: The Blur Story

    Stuart Maconie's profile of one of the most important British groups of the 1990s.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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