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  1. What Happened, Miss Simone? by Alan Light (Omnibus)

    “I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of Nina Simone.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Philadelphia Routes

    Paul Gambaccini presents the story of the Philadelphia music scene.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  3. Aretha Franklin: Respect

    A tribute to the voice and life of Aretha Franklin, who died on 16 August 2018.

    BBC One

  4. John Leech's Big Essex Soul Night

    With the greatest soul and disco tracks to get you dancing on a Friday night.

    BBC Essex

  5. Saturday Night Soul

    Soul music on a Saturday night, as you might imagine.

    BBC Radio Lancashire

  6. Grace Jones - Bloodlight and Bami

    Documentary film-maker Sophie Fiennes follows Grace Jones behind the scenes.

    BBC Two

  7. Radio 2 Piano Room

    Stripped back performances at Sir Elton John's piano from artists across the decades

    BBC Radio 2

  8. Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

    The life, music and towering achievements of soul singer Teddy Pendergrass

    BBC Two

  9. 6 Music Artist Collection

    Celebrating the music and career of artists and exploring their influences.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  10. The New Sound of Jamaica

    A showcase of new talent and classic moments from the legends of reggae and dancehall.

    BBC

  11. The Soul Sessions

    Classic Soul music on a Saturday night with Gary Hickson.

    BBC Radio Lancashire

  12. Self Esteem

    Self Esteem performs tracks from her new album, Prioritise Pleasure.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  13. A Reggae Christmas with Aleighcia Scott

    Two hours of Christmas Reggae, full of classic hits and greetings from Jamaica.

    BBC Radio Wales

  14. The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

    Non-stop 2 happy hours of joyful floor-fillers, soulful house and lyrical garage tunes!

    BBC Radio 2

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  15. Bob Marley Reimagined

    Trevor Nelson presents an orchestral reimagining of Bob Marley’s greatest hits.

    BBC Two England

  16. A Very Reggae Christmas with Aleighcia Scott

    Aleighcia Scott celebrates Christmas, reggae-style.

    BBC Radio Wales

  17. Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux

    Marvin Gaye's live appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1980.

    BBC Two

  18.

    When Motown Came to Britain

    How a group of dedicated music fans paved the way for the first Motown tour of Britain.

    BBC Two

  19. Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC

    A celebration of the work of songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away in 2022.

    BBC Two

  20. Radio 2 All Stars

    Dermot O'Leary brings together his Radio 2 colleagues to chat about their careers.

    BBC Radio 2

  21. Behind the Beat

    The 1980s black music show that showcased the best in rap, RnB and reggae.

    BBC Two

  22. Aleighcia's Very Reggae Christmas

    Aleighcia Scott warms up Christmas Day with two hours of Christmas reggae.

    BBC Radio Wales

  23. Radio 2 Late Night Show

    Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between!

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Bob Marley: Live at the Rainbow 1977

    Highlights of Bob Marley and the Wailers' seminal 1977 sell-out concert in London.

    BBC Two

  25. MOBO Awards 2025 Red Carpet

    Stars line the red carpet for the event that celebrates music of Black origin

    BBC News

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    We Want the Funk

    A comprehensive journey through the history of funk music.

    BBC Two

  27. Radio 2 Loves Stevie Wonder

    Celebrating the legendary musician, singer-songwriter and producer Stevie Wonder.

    BBC Radio 2

  28. 1Xtra for Jamaica

    The 1Xtra family comes together for a day of togetherness and unity.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  29. Black British Music at the BBC

    A celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades.

    BBC Two

  30. Dancehall M1X with Young Lion

    The hottest dancehall in the mix

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  31. Dancehall with Robbo Ranx

    Big riddims and future stars - your essential guide to everything dancehall.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  32. Radio 2's Bob Marley Season

    A season of programmes marking the 30th anniversary of reggae star Bob Marley's death

    BBC Radio 2

  33. David Rodigan

    David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music

    BBC Radio 2

  34. David Rodigan

    The best new cutting-edge reggae and classic cuts.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  35. David Rodigan's Summer Series of Reggae

    David Rodigan plays a selection of reggae

    BBC Radio 2

  36. Levi Roots

    Reggae music at its very best, served up with a smile by Levi Roots.

    BBC Radio 2

  37. Reggae and Soca

    The sounds of the Caribbean with Herdle White.

    BBC Radio Leicester

  38. Soul Britannia

    Series that examines the impact of black American and Caribbean sounds on British music.

    BBC Four

  39. A Beginner's Guide to Reggae

    Mark Lamarr scours his record collection and brings you his beginner's guide to reggae.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  40. Lee 'Scratch' Perry

    Documentary about the reggae pioneer.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Trojan Explosion

    Documentary about reggae label Trojan Records.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  42. The Upsetter: Lee 'Scratch' Perry in His Own Words

    Jamaican producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry looks back on his life and work.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  43. Behind the Smile: The Real Life of Bob Marley

    Brinsley Forde presents an intimate profile of Jamaican star Bob Marley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  44. Tighten Up: The Story of Trojan Records

    Don Letts tells the story of the influential UK-based Trojan record label.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  45. The Legend Continues: Bob Marley

    Damian Marley, NAS and others discuss the legacy of reggae's first superstar, Bob Marley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  46. Hail the King

    A look at Rastafarianism and Haile Selassie's impact on Jamaican music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  47. Blood and Fire: Roots, Reggae and Rastafari

    Don Letts looks at the Rastafari movement and its influence on Jamaican music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. Tighten Up: The Story of Trojan Records

    The story of the influential reggae label.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  49. Roots Reggae and Rebellion

    British musician and poet Akala examines the culture of his Rastafarian heritage

    BBC Radio 4

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  50. Gilles Peterson

    Global beats to join the musical dots.

    BBC Radio 1

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