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  1. Ricky Ross Meets Nils Lofgren

    A journey through the life and music of American rock artist Nils Lofgren.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  2. The White Album: 40th Anniversary

    An insight into the making of the Beatles's The White Album.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  3. Easter Folk: An Unthanks Selection

    The Unthanks select Antony and the Johnsons, Portishead, Robert Wyatt and the Watersons.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  4. Bigger Than Jesus

    A look back on John Lennon's statement that the Beatles had overtaken Jesus in popularity.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  5. Nina and Me: Laura Mvula

    Laura Mvula delves into her collection of Nina Simone records.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  6. Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road

    A first-hand account of rockers on the road from the late 1950s to the 80s and beyond.

    BBC Four

  7. When Pop Ruled My Life: The Fans' Story

    Journalist Kate Mossman explores the unique relationship between artist and fan.

    BBC Four

  8. Bikin' Cymru

    A celebration of the lords of leather who live to cruise the roads of Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  9. Making It Big

    Huw Stephens follows two local acts in the build-up to the Radio 1 Big Weekend.

    BBC One

  10. A Manic Preview

    A pre-gig show before Manic Street Preachers perform The Holy Bible at Cardiff Castle.

    BBC Radio Wales

  11. Glastonbury Memories

    6 Music presenters and listeners pick their highlights of festivals gone by.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  12. Little Richard: A Whop Bop a Lua - a Whop Bam Boom

    A celebration of rock 'n' roll originator Little Richard.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  13. The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers

    Manic Street Preachers' perform The Holy Bible recorded live at Cardiff Castle.

    BBC Radio Wales

  14. The Magic Bus

    The story of those who took the overland trail from Europe via Istanbul to Kathmandu.

    BBC Radio 2

  15. What Ever Happened to Rock 'n' Roll?

    Lauren Laverne hosts a discussion about the future of rock 'n' roll in the 21st century.

    BBC Four

  16. The Best Rock and Roll Songs About Rock and Roll with Gideon Coe

    Gideon Coe plays the best rock 'n' roll songs about rock 'n' roll as chosen by listeners.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  17. It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

    Performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion, Dick Dale, Tom Petty, Joan Jett, Oasis and more.

    BBC Four

  18. Joe Strummer's Last Recorded Concert

    Mark Radcliffe presents an intimate portrait of iconic musician Joe Strummer.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. Burning Down the House: The Talking Heads Story

    Stuart Maconie charts the history of Talking Heads as 6 Music celebrates David Byrne.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  20. Van Morrison Live on Cyprus Avenue

    Van Morrison performs live in concert on Cyprus Avenue.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  21. Peter Blake: Me and Ian Dury

    A celebration of Ian Dury with Sir Peter Blake, looking over his life and career.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  22. Van Morrison - Up on Cyprus Avenue

    Van Morrison's unique live performance on the avenue he made famous through Astral Weeks.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  23. Vanatics

    Ralph McLean meets dedicated Van Morrison fans from around the world.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  24. Hot Chocolate at the BBC

    Compilation of Hot Chocolate's BBC performances and rare interview extracts.

    BBC Four

  25. Overnight Documentary

    Documentaries and features from the archive.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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    Highway 61: Fifty Years On

    Andy Kershaw re-examines the Bob Dylan album that changed popular music and his life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Back on Highway 61

    Andy Kershaw re-examines Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited.

    BBC Radio 2

  28. Psychedelic Britannia

    A look at a period in British music history when a handful of dreamers reimagined pop.

    BBC Four

  29. Totally 60s Psychedelic Rock at the BBC

    With Status Quo, The Incredible String Band, Donovan, The Moody Blues and many more.

    BBC Four

  30. Now and Forever Let It Be Me

    Bill Kenwright pays tribute to The Everly Brothers.

    BBC Radio 2

  31. Live from the Bluebird

    Live performances and conversation with Sam Palladio at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

    BBC Radio 2

  32. Better than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version

    Celebrating the role of the cover in pop music, and how to reinvent someone else's song.

    BBC Four

  33. 1975 - The Year of Queen

    Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor look back on the band's defining year.

    BBC Radio 2

  34.

    ...Sings Dylan II

    With Joan Baez, The Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and more.

    BBC Four

  35. Frank and the Golden Era of Radio

    Paul Gambaccini explores Frank Sinatra's career during the golden age of US radio.

    BBC Radio 2

  36. Sinatra in the UK

    Leo Green tells the story of Frank Sinatra's unsuccessful 1953 UK tour.

    BBC Radio 2

  37. Sinatra: The Comeback

    The story of Frank Sinatra's fall from popularity, and how he blossomed once again in 1953

    BBC Radio 2

  38. Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song

    Royal Festival Hall concert celebrating the music of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach.

    BBC Four

  39. I'm Not In Love: The Story of 10cc

    The four original members of 10cc reunite to tell the story of the band.

    BBC Four

  40. Christmas with Kylie

    Celebrate Christmas with Kylie. Join her for a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

    BBC Radio 2

  41. When in Rome: Genesis in Concert

    Genesis recorded live at a free concert in front of 500,000 fans in Rome's Circo Massimo.

    BBC Four

  42. Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody

    The story of Queen's early days up to the recording of Bohemian Rhapsody.

    BBC Four

  43. Bye Bye Beatles

    Andy Fairweather-Low looks back on the Beatles' final UK concert - in Cardiff's Capitol.

    BBC Radio Wales

  44. The Jacksons at Hyde Park

    The Jacksons in concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra at 2015's BBC Proms in the Park.

    BBC Radio 2

  45. Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind

    Springsteen gives an account of the events and aesthetic behind 1980 album The River.

    BBC Four

  46. Van Morrison

    Highlights from Van Morrison's 2015 homecoming concert on Belfast's Cypress Avenue.

    BBC Radio 2

  47. What the World Needs Now Is... Burt Bacharach

    Paul Gambaccini talks to Burt Bacharach and Kyle Riabko about stage show Close to You.

    BBC Radio 2

  48. Huey Meets Keith Richards

    An exclusive interview with the Rolling Stones' guitarist.

    BBC Radio 2

  49. Van Morrison Live on Cyprus Avenue

    To celebrate his 70th birthday, Van Morrison performs live on Cyprus Avenue.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  50. The Janice Forsyth Lulu Special

    Another opportunity to hear Lulu talk to Janice Forsyth about her life in music.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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