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  1. Pink Floyd: A Delicate Sound of Thunder

    Pink Floyd at New York's Nassau Coliseum in 1989 on the A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour.

    BBC Four

  2. Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

    In-depth profile of the chameleon-like singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.

    BBC Four

  3. Sorry, Boys, You Failed the Audition by Ray Connolly

    What would have happened to The Beatles if George Martin had turned them down?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. Hello Quo

    Documentary recounting Status Quo's epic story from the beginning.

    BBC Two

  5. The Thin Lizzy Story

    Former member Midge Ure tells the story of the unique band fronted by Phil Lynott.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  6. The Proclaimers: Live at Stirling Castle

    The Proclaimers deliver a set of their best-loved tracks at Stirling Castle.

    BBC Two Scotland

  7. The Joy of ABBA

    How ABBA raised the bar for pop and made us fall in love with Swedish melancholy.

    BBC Four

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    ABBA at the BBC

    With Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, SOS, Fernando, Chiquitita and more.

    BBC Four

  9. The Beatles in Fife

    Edith Bowman travels back 50 years to the day The Beatles played Kirkcaldy.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. In Concert with Rod Stewart

    Bryan Burnett presents highlights from Rod Stewart In Concert.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  11. The Beatles - Alone: At the BBC

    Ken Bruce has a collection of BBC Beatle moments, with 60s archive sessions and interviews

    BBC Radio 2

  12. Christmas with Cliff

    Sir Cliff Richard presents his very own festive special.

    BBC Radio 2

  13. Vic Galloway's Rockin' Hogmanay!

    Get revved up and ready to celebrate New Year with a rock 'n' roll-packed show.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  14. Simon Fuller's Top Ten

    Nicki Chapman chats to the entrepreneur and artist manager about his favourite music.

    BBC Radio 2

  15. Lou Reed Remembered

    A look at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals.

    BBC Four

  16. Rod Stewart at the BBC

    Including Stay with Me, Sailing, You're in My Heart and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?

    BBC Four

  17. Harry Shearer's Vinyl Tap

    Harry Shearer delves into his record collection and plays some wonderful hand-picked tunes

    BBC Radio 2

  18. Lost in Music

    Matt Everitt reflects on the lives of some of the great musicians who passed away in 2013.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. This Is Radio Clash

    Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon with two hours of tunes.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  20. Sting: When the Last Ship Sails

    Sting and his band perform songs from his album The Last Ship.

    BBC One

  21. Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it up to 11

    Documentary celebrating the evolution of the American rock anthem from the 70s to the 90s.

    BBC Four

  22. Queen at the BBC

    Ken Bruce introduces a compilation of Queen's best BBC sessions and interviews.

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Taylor Made

    Roger Taylor delves into his record collection to play some of his favourite rock tracks.

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock

    The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances.

    BBC Four

  25. Alice Cooper: Brutally Live

    The king of shock rock's inimitable stage show at the Hammersmith Apollo in July 2000.

    BBC Four

  26. Bon Jovi in Concert

    Bon Jovi rock London's tiny BBC Radio Theatre, performing classics from six albums.

    BBC Four

  27. Sound City

    Dave Grohl uncovers stories about the legendary Los Angeles studio, Sound City.

    BBC Four

  28. Mitch Benn Is the 37th Beatle

    Mitch explores his comedy connections to the story of the Beatles.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

    Profile of Gene Clark, the former Byrds frontman who pioneered folk rock and country rock.

    BBC Four

  30. Neil Sedaka: King of Song

    Documentary portrait telling the story of singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka's life and career.

    BBC Four

  31. Jarvis Cocker on Iggy Pop

    Jarvis Cocker presents a special programme on Iggy Pop ahead of Iggy's new 6 Music show.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  32. Jarvis Cocker on Iggy Pop

    Jarvis Cocker presents a special programme on Iggy Pop ahead of Iggy's new show on 6 Music

    BBC Radio 2

  33. All Back to Mine: Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn

    Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn talk to Sean Rowley about the music that shaped them.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  34. Louis Theroux

    Louis Theroux goes on an idiosyncratic musical tour of Los Angeles.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  35. Van the Man

    Marianne Faithfull charts the life and career of singer-songwriter Van Morrison.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  36. Dolly's Jukebox

    Ahead of Dolly's forthcoming album and world tour, Paul Sexton meets her in Nashville.

    BBC Radio 2

  37. The Alarm with BBC National Orchestra of Wales

    Mike Peters with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, celebrating 30 years of the Alarm.

    BBC Radio Wales

  38. Now and Forever Let It Be Me

    Bill Kenwright pays tribute to the Everly Brothers.

    BBC Radio 2

  39. The Birth of Blondie

    Debbie Harry and Chris Stein celebrate Blondie's fortieth anniversary.

    BBC Radio 2

  40. Billy Joel: The Bridge to Russia

    Film documenting Billy Joel's groundbreaking tour of the Soviet Union in 1987.

    BBC Four

  41. Billy Joel Live in Leningrad

    With An Innocent Man, It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me, Uptown Girl and Back in the USSR.

    BBC Four

  42. Scotty Moore and the Guitar That Changed the World

    Chris Isaak is in Memphis to meet Scotty Moore, Elvis' right hand man on stage and studio.

    BBC Radio 2

  43. Bert Weedon: The Teacher of Rock and Roll

    Richard Hawley tells how Bert Weedon taught Britain to fall in love with the guitar.

    BBC Radio 2

  44. Surfin' Cymru

    The heady days of the 1960s Welsh surfing scene are recaptured in this special programme.

    BBC Radio Wales

  45. A-nis: Stevie Wonder

    Stevie Wonder biography.

    BBC ALBA

  46. Debbie Harry and Chris Stein

    Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie spin some of their favourite tracks.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  47. A-nis: Billy Joel

    Billy Joel biography.

    BBC ALBA

  48. You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story

    Profile of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Carole King.

    BBC Four

  49. A-nis: Genesis

    Genesis biography.

    BBC ALBA

  50. Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story

    Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.

    BBC Four

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