Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Your Ultimate Queen Songs With Steve Wright | 20230331 | 20230410 (R2) | As we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen's first single and album in 1973, Steve Wright counts down the Ultimate Queen Songs - voted for by you. In 1970, Freddie Mercury met Roger Taylor and Brian May (who had been performing as students in Brian's band Smile); they recruited John Deacon in 1971 and the group, under Freddie's suggested name of Queen, was fully formed. Queen released their eponymous debut album and first single Keep Yourself Alive in July 1973, but they didn't chart until March of the following year, with Seven Seas of Rhye reaching number ten, their debut album also entering the album charts and the Queen II album peaking at number five. Since then, they have been pioneers in the world of huge live concert events and the emerging era of music videos with six UK number ones, 26 top ten singles and a total of 55 songs, spending 462 weeks in the Top 75 . 50 years on from their first releases, Steve Wright counts down Your Ultimate Queen Songs. Hear Your Ultimate Queen Songs, meet famous fans and delve into the BBC's Queen archive. |
| 02 | Queen: The Fans' Story | 20230331 | 20230410 (R2) | Bands do not get much bigger, or more loved, than Queen. July 2023 marks their very own jubilee; their first single, Keep Yourself Alive, and self-titled debut album were both released in 1973. They would go onto become one of the biggest-selling bands in history, loved by fans of all ages in a way few other bands or artists can compare. Queen: The Fans' Story is a love letter to the legendary band from some of the biggest stars of the last 50 years: those who have worked with them, grown up listening to them and continue to be inspired by them. Sharing their heartfelt memories are current frontman Adam Lambert, Alice Cooper, Ben Elton, Bob Geldof, Francis Rossi, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Joe Bonamassa, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, Marisha Wallace, Melanie C, Michelle Visage, Niall Horan, Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Sam Ryder, Shania Twain, Tom Chaplin and Tom Grennan, soundtracked by some of the most iconic rock songs ever recorded. This is not to be missed. Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain and many more express their love of Queen. Hear Your Ultimate Queen Songs, meet famous fans and delve into the BBC's Queen archive. |
| 03 | Queen At The BBC | 20230331 | 20230410 (R2) | As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen releasing their eponymous debut album and their first single Keep Yourself Alive, here are the band themselves talking to BBC presenters and being played on vinyl and in session at the BBC. From the first moments of their long and successful career onwards, John Peel, Tom Browne, Tommy Vance, Simon Bates, Mike Read, Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris have interviewed Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Roger Taylor and Brian May. They talk about their latest releases, live performances, how they recorded and composed classics like Bohemian Rhapsody and the excitement about their first plays on BBC radio and BBC television shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test. After the tragic death of Freddie Mercury, we also hear what he would have wanted them to do and their work at his Wembley Stadium tribute concert. Queen at the BBC, in conversation and in session. Hear Your Ultimate Queen Songs, meet famous fans and delve into the BBC's Queen archive. |