Our Love for Indian Classical Music
How classical music from India has spread across the globe
05 Jan 2019,·48 mins
01/06/2026
Brian Mullen presents music from pop to roots via trad, blues and soul.
01 Jun 2026,·116 mins
Edith Hall, Nandini Das and Beatrice Groves on the books which inspired Shakespeare.
26 Apr 2016,·45 mins
25/03/2024
Vic Galloway delves into his archives for the ultimate in homegrown music.
25 Mar 2024,·15 mins
New week, new day!
It's just a new week, new day! Theo sits in for Day Day & soundtracks your morning. @1Xtra
15 Jun 2026,·165 mins
Advice on Dairy and Vitamins
Expert panellists answer listener questions
24 Apr 1997,·13 mins
From the stands to the stage
Relive the journey of the Bantam of the Opera choir.
05 Jan 2026,·57 mins
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey on the importance of documenting your progression.
26 Aug 2021,·41 mins
Joseph Harker asks why Britain's classical music scene remains so resolutely white.
01 Mar 2016,·30 mins
Black isn't What it Used to Be
Exploring the notions of multiculturalism in Britain
21 Mar 1999,·27 mins
Sampling
The world of sampling and what is MIDI?
19 Jan 1996,·28 mins
Sounds like India
Impact of the satellite music channel on Indian music and culture
28 Jul 2006,·26 mins
Holger Czukay
German musician, Holger Czukay was one of the first people to use sampling in his music
16 Jun 1994,·13 mins
The Coming of Classical Music Videos
The development of video recordings of music, a look at what images and artists to show
10 Apr 1991,·13 mins
My Friend the Chocolate Cake
David Brodie talks about music and the concept of stardom in Australia
01 Nov 1995,·14 mins
Christopher Gabbitas explores the effects on singers of changing the pitch of their voice.
03 Jul 2012,·30 mins
Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
12 May 2011,·30 mins
The Maestro's Tale
Sir Neville Marriner talks about how touring up to six months every year takes it's toll
19 Mar 1998,·13 mins
Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.
08 Mar 2012,·30 mins
Laura Marling celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's LP, Blue.
17 Jun 2021,·28 mins
Andrew McGibbon explores why John Coltrane's version of My Favourite Things became a hit.
24 Dec 2020,·28 mins
The life, times, and music of arranger and composer Ronald Binge
06 Sep 1994,·13 mins
Christopher Hogwood
"The orchestras of the 18th Century were mostly directed from within"
24 Sep 1991,·28 mins
Series 5
Episode 5
Phil Hammond's guests are Allegra McEvedy, Robert Llewellyn and Viv Albertine.
24 May 2011,·30 mins
Documentary telling the story of the BBC Singers from its beginnings in the 1920s.
24 Sep 2014,·45 mins
The benefits of music therapy for children living in impoverished areas and conflict zones
28 Sep 2001,·13 mins
Chi-Yan Law
Iain Urchardan a' coinneachadh ris an neach-ionnsachaidh Chi-Yan Law à Singapore.
29 Dec 2017,·11 mins
Acoustics expert Trevor Cox goes in search of the best venues for different types of music
22 Sep 2014,·30 mins
Folk singer Eliza Carthy discovers Manchester's 19th-century broadside ballads.
05 Oct 2015,·30 mins
Ragga
Looking at links between rap and jazz
21 Mar 1996,·13 mins
