Music
Station:
BBC Two (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
1994-12-25
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Series of one-off documentaries that uses 70 years of the BBC archive to bring together clips under one theme, sometimes the shows have a presenter but often they don't.
Next Episode is 'Simply Red at the BBC' (Season 2026 Episode 8) and airs on 09 May 2026 14:45 (CDT).
S2026E5 - Show Tunes at the BBC: Volume 3
Elaine Paige guides viewers through another treasure trove of musical theatre moments from the BBC archives. With classic numbers from Hello, Dolly! to Les Misérables, Chess to South Pacific, the programme features memorable performances from artists including Shirley Bassey, Michael Bublé, Fred Astaire, Alison Moyet, Louis Armstrong and Elaine herself.
Air Date: 28 Mar 2026 16:20 (CDT)
S2026E6 - Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 1
Trevor Nelson present a selection of archive performances in a celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades, featuring 40 tracks from artists and genres that have been a vital part of the national soundtrack. The eclectic playlist covers pop, soul, ska, reggae, drum 'n' bass and more, featuring acts including Soul II Soul, Hot Chocolate, Neneh Cherry, Sade, Winifred Atwell, Olivia Dean, So Solid Crew and Stormzy.
Air Date: 18 Apr 2026 14:45 (CDT)
S2026E7 - Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 2
DJ Spoony selects a playlist of 40 great tracks that bring together some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of pop, soul, ska, reggae, rap and garage.
Air Date: 25 Apr 2026 14:50 (CDT)
S2026E8 - Simply Red at the BBC
A collection of archive performances by the band, who became one of the UK's biggest and most successful bands of the 1980s and '90s, thanks to a string of modern soul classics and covers built around the voice of frontman Mick Hucknall. Among the many songs being showcased here are much-loved favourites like Stars, Holding Back the Years and Something Got Me Started, alongside covers including Money's Too Tight (to Mention), Every Time We Say Goodbye and If You Don't Know Me By Now.
Air Date: 09 May 2026 14:45 (CDT)