The Story Of Pop

Introduced by Alan Freeman

(CARLY SIMON )

15: He's a Rebel

Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

Series consultant CHARLIE GILLETT Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE (Repeated: Sunday, 3.0 pm)

Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series, first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series exploring at the development of popular music. First broadcast 1994.

Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series. First broadcast 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN presents The Story Of PopALAN FREEMAN kicks off his epic series exploring at the development of popular music.

Alan Freeman presents the definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

1: Fear and Loathing.

Now some contend that rock 'n' roll is bad for the body and bad for the soul.' Producer Paul Kent

ALAN FREEMAN presents The Story Of PopALAN FREEMAN kicks off his epic series, first broadcast in 1994.

Now some contend that rock 'n' roll is bad for the body and bad for the soul. Producer Paul Kent

Presented by Alan Freeman.

Alan Freeman explores the origins of popular music in part 2 of his epic series first broadcast 1994.

Presented by Alan Freeman. First broadcast 94.

Alan Freeman explores the origins of popular music in part 2 of his epic series, first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman presents the definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

2: It Began in Africa. Four hundred years of beats. Producer Paul Kent

Presented by Alan Freeman.

Alan Freeman continues his epic series with a look at the importance of blues and R&B in the evolution of popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman continues his epic series with a look at the importance of blues and RandB in the evolution of popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Presented by Alan Freeman. First broadcast 94.

ALAN FREEMAN looks at the importance of blues and R&B in the evolution of popular music.

ALAN FREEMAN continues his epic series with a look at the importance of blues in the evolution of popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN presents the definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

3: Blacks, Whites and Blues. This week, a look at rhythm 'n T blues and the crucial crossover period in the late 40s and early 50s when, for the first time, blacks and whites started listening to the same music.

Producer PAUL KENT

Mick Jagger , Elton John ,

Mark Knopfler , Jimi Hendrix , Joe Elliott , Bill Wyman , Keith Moon and Pete Townsend are among those featured. Producer Paul Kent

The definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

5: Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young to Die

ALAN FREEMAN concludes his look at the career of a rock star from the cradle to the grave. ELTON JOHN , Mick Jagger , PETE TOWNSHEND , KEITH RICHARDS ,

Ray Charles , MARK KNOPFLER and MARVIN GAYE are among those featured. Producer PAUL KENT

Presented by Alan Freeman.

First broadcast in 1994, Alan Freeman presents an intriguing look at some of the dilemmas facing ageing pop stars.

Story of Pop (part 5 of 51). Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young To Die. Presented by Alan Freeman first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman continues his epic series charting the development of popular music with a look at the important contribution country music has made.

Alan Freeman assesses the contribution of country music to the development of pop.

The Story of Pop. Part 6 of 51. Goin' Up Country. Presented by Alan Freeman.

The definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

6: Going up the Country. Alan Freeman takes a look at country music and backbeat, two vital ingredients of rock 'n' roll. The show features

Roy Orbison , Elvis Presley , Kris Kristofferson and many more.as it travels from

Grand Old Opry to

Garth Brooks via Elvis, Carl Perkins , the Everleys and the Big 0. Producer Paul Kent

Story of Pop (part 7) The King is Dead - Long Live the King. Presented by Alan Freeman.

The King is Dead - Long Live the King. Alan Freeman considers the life and death of Elvis Presley.

The King is Dead - Long Live the King.ALAN FREEMAN considers the life and death of ELVIS PRESLEY.

The definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

7: The King Is Dead: Long Uve the King.

Alan Freeman takes an unorthodox look at the life of Elvis Presley, which ponders the merits of death as a career move.

With nobody famous at all, but featuring actuality and vox pops of many of the fans the King left behind. Producer Paul Kent

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ALAN FREEMAN looks at the 'Teen Idols' of the late 1950's and early 1960's and the songwriters and producers that propelled them to stardom. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks at the teen idols of the late 1950's and early 1960's, and the songwriters and producers who propelled them to stardom. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN looks at the 'Teen Idols' of the late 1950's and early 1960's and the song writers and producers that propelled them to stardom.

The definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

8: Teenagers in Lore. Alan Freeman goes back to the early 60s when teenagers became a powerful force in record-buying, and were catered for by such artists as Ricky Nelson , Bobby Vee , Dion, and the girl groups who provided the soundtrack to millions of young lives.

Producer Paul Kent

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Alan Freeman looks into the Californian surf sound.

The Story Of Pop - Part 9. Big Surf. Alan Freeman looks into the Californian surf sound - sun, sea, sand, endless summers and The Beach Boys. First broadcast 1994.

Alan Freeman looks into the Californian surf sound - sun, sea, sand, endless summers and the Beach Boys. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman gets on his surfboard and goes back to the days of the West Coast sound of Jan and Dean and the Beach Boys. The show includes a rare interview with the genius behind the harmonies, Beach Boy Brian Wilson , plus band members Al Jardine and Mike Love , and Dean Torrence from

Jan and Dean.

Producer Paul Kent

The Story Of Pop - Part 9. Big Surf.ALAN FREEMAN looks into the Californian surf sound - sun, sea, sand, endless summers and The Beach Boys. First broadcast 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the Californian surf sound - sun, sea, sand, endless summers and The Beach Boys.

Presented by Alan Freeman.

Alan Freeman assesses British pop up to 1963 and the arrival of the Beatles.

Escape From Tin Pan Alley.ALAN FREEMAN assesses British Pop up until 1963 and the arrival of The Beatles.

Alan Freeman assesses British pop up until 1963 and the arrival of The Beatles. First broadcast in 1994.

Escape from Tin Pan Alley. Alan Freeman assesses British pop up until 1963 and the arrival of The Beatles. First broadcast in 1994.

10: Escape from Tin Pan Alky. Alan Freeman examines how the British eventually stopped apeing their American models and developed their own styles, which proceeded to conquer the world. The programme includes archive interviews with Paul McCartney , John Lennon ,

Cliff Richard ,

Lonnie Donegan and Bill Wyman. Producer Paul Kent

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman investigates the myths and legends of swinging London.

The Story of Pop (12/52): England Swings. Alan Freeman investigates the myths and legends of swinging London.

First broadcast in 1994.

12: England Swings. Alan

Fluff' Freeman recalls the days of Swinging London in the first city portrait of the series. London in the 60s typified a vibrant and seminal age and is recreated with the help of music, archive material and interviews with Pete

Townshend,

Marianne Faithfull , MARY QUANT , and a whole lot of mods, rockers, rude boys and tourists. Producer PAUL KENT

Fluff Freeman recalls the days of Swinging London in the first city portrait of the series. London in the 60s typified a vibrant and seminal age and is recreated with the help of music, archive material and interviews with Pete

First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks back on the first ten years of the Motown label.

The Story of Pop (part 13 of 52): Hitsville USA. Alan Freeman looks back at the first ten years of the Motown label. First broadcast in 1994.

The Story of Pop (part 13 of 52): Hitsville USA.ALAN FREEMAN looks back at the first ten years of the Motown label. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman presents the definitive history of pop.

13: Hitsvilk USA. Motown, pure and simple, with superb tracks rarely heard on the radio.

With Berry Gordy , Smokey Robinson. Stevie Wonder ,

Levi Stubbs , Mary Wilson , Melvin Franklin , R

Dean Taylor and Motown's biggest fans - the Beatles. Producer Paul Kent

- from the slave ships, through the South to

Chicago and the world. With BB King, John Lee Hooker , Son House, Robert Cray,

Buddy Guy , Jeff Healey and the original versions of a host of rock classics.

Producer Paul Kent for BBC

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ALAN FREEMAN looks at the the blues - its origins and development.

Alan Freeman considers the phenomenon of white British artists playing the blues.

Alan Freeman considers the years 1958 - 1965 and the phenomenon of white British artists, such as the Rolling Stones, the Animals and Eric Clapton playing the blues.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the often less than subtle appropriation of the blues by mid-60s revivalists in London. The programme features Eric Clapton , Jeff Beck , Mick Jagger ,

Keith Richard , Van Morrison , Pete Townshend and Rod Stewart.

Producer Paul Kent

(STEPHEN STILLS )

Series consultant

CHARLIE GILLETT

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Presented by Alan Freeman.

Producer Paul Kent.

Alan Freeman considers guitar-driven rock from 1965 - 1969. First broadcast in 1994.

The Story of Pop (part 16): Shut Up And Play your Guitar. Presented by Alan Freeman. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman presents Shut Up And Play your Guitar, part fifteen of The Story of Pop, first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman considers guitar-driven rock from 1965 - 1969, as purveyed by the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. First broadcast in 1994.

16: Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar.

Alan Freeman explores the development of blues into hard rock, featuring the three legendary guitarists of the Yardbirds, and looks at the emergence of the guitar virtuoso, extended soloing and Led Zeppelin. With Eric Clapton , Jeff Beck , Jimmy Page , Robert Plant. John Paul Jones , Rod Stewart and Gary Moore. Producer Paul Kent

First broadcast 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates the musical life of 'The Big Easy' - New Orleans.

Alan Freeman celebrates the musical life of 'The Big Easy' or New Orleans, Louisiana.

First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks at the life, times and music of New Orleans.

17: The Big Easy.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the eternal party in New Orleans, as described by Dr John, Lloyd Price, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Ernie-K-Doe, Art Neville,

Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, Frankie Ford, Cosimo Mattassa, Clarence

Frogman' Henry and some of the best good-time music ever recorded.

Series producer Paul Kent

Frogman Henry and some of the best good-time music ever recorded.

Introduced by Alan Freeman 17: In with the In Cruwd Written by KEITH SKUES and JOHN PIDGEON

(CATHY MCGOWAN )

Series consultant CHARLIE GILLETT Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE ;

Written by KEITH SKUES and JOHN PIDGEON

(JACK BRUCE Of CREAM)

Series consultant CHARLIE GILLETT Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE ‡

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE ‡

The story of Stax Records and southern soul music, presented by Alan Freeman.

The story of Stax Records and southern soul music. Presented by Alan Freeman. First broadcast 1994.

The Story Of Pop (part 18) Soulsville USA. The story of Stax Records and southern soul music. Presented by Alan Freeman. First broadcast 1994.

Alan Freeman tells the story of Stax Records and southern soul music.

ALAN FREEMAN tells the story of Stax Records and southern soul music. First broadcast in 1994.

18: Soulsville USA

Alan Freeman presents a portrait of Memphis, the home of Stax Records, featuring Otis Redding ,

Rufus Thomas , Jim Stewart , Estelle Axton , Willie Mitchell , Jerry Wexler , Rich Hall ,

Steve Cropper , Duck Dunn, Booker T and David Porter. Series producer Paul Kent

I Know You Got Soul. Alan Freeman celebrates the passion and the energy of soul music and its roots in the Gospel tradition. First broadcast in 1994.

The Story Of Pop - Part 19. I Know You Got Soul. Alan Freeman celebrates the passion and the energy of soul music and its roots in the Gospel tradition. First broadcast in 1994.

I Know You Got Soul.ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the passion and the energy of soul music and its roots in the Gospel tradition. First broadcast in 1994.

19: 1 Know You Got Soul.

The origins of soul music in gospel and doo wop, through to the sophisticated New York soul of the mid 60s,

Bacharach-David, blue-eyed soul and even Simply Red. With Curtis Mayfield , Dionne Warwick , Luther Vandross , Mick Hucknall , Ray Charles , Dusty Springfield,

Phil Spector , Solomon Burke and Jerry Wexler.

Series producer Paul Kent

Introduced by Alan Freeman

19: Berry Gordy and the Sounds of Motown

Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

(SMOKEY ROBINSON )

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Alan Freeman looks at the Folk protest movement from 1960 to 1965 and in particular Bob Dylan.

Alan Freeman looks at the folk protest movement from 1960 to 1965.

Alan Freeman looks at the Folk protest movement from 1960 to 1965 and, in particular, Bob Dylan.

First broadcast in 1994.

20: Hoboes to Hippies.

The folk/protest movement of the early 60s, with newsreel footage of the events of the time, and the songs they gave rise to. With Bob Dylan , Joan Baez , Dave Van Ronk , Paul Simon , John Hammond and Woody Guthrie singing subversive songs on BBC's Children's Hour.

Series producer Paul Kent

Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORS ‡

Series producer TIM BLACKMORS ‡

ALAN FREEMAN continues to look at the folk protest movement of the mid 1960s.

This week Dylan goes electric; the folk/rockers turn into the Love Generation out on the West Coast, but still manage to retain some of their roots in the protest movement; and Vietnam footage rubs shoulders with All You Need Is Love and Monterey. With PAUL SIMON , DAVID CROSBY , Roger McGuinn , Lou Adler , Stephen Stills ,

JOHN LENNON , Tom Wilson and Art Garfunkel. Producer PAUL KENT

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The Story Of Pop - Part 21

First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN continues to look at the folk protest movement of the mid-1960s and its emergence from the clubs into the pop mainstream, courtesy of the pioneering work of BOB DYLAN.

The Story Of Pop - Part 22: Listen To Me Me ME

Alan Freeman continues to look in to the youth protest movement of 1967 to 1972 from the Monterey Festival through Woodstock to the flowering of the West Coast Sound and the beginnings of the ME generations of Singer Song Writers.

ALAN FREEMAN continues to look in to the youth protest movement of 1967 to 1972 from the Monterey Festival through Woodstock to the flowering of the West Coast Sound and the beginnings of the me generation of singer-songwriters.

Alan Freeman continues to look in to the youth protest movement of 1967 to 1972 - from the Monterey Festival through Woodstock to the flowering of the West Coast Sound and the beginnings of the 'me generation' of singer-songwriters.

Fluff continues to look into the youth protest movement of 1967 to 1972.

22: Listen to Me Me Me.

From Monterey to Woodstock and the beginning of the 'thirtysomething' generation. With contributions from

Paul Simon , Art Garfunkel,

David Crosby ,

Graham Nash , Stephen Stills , Neil Young and Lou Adler. Producer Paul Kent

From Monterey to Woodstock and the beginning of the thirtysomething generation. With contributions from

Introduced by Alan Freeman 22: Show What You've Got Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

(JOHN LENNON)

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

The programme also considers the antidote to the peace and love generation of mid-60's America, and takes a trip on the darker side of the underground music scene of Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York with The Doors and The Grateful Dead as well as Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, The Velvet Underground and Patti Smith.

As a tribute to Ray Manzarek of The Doors, a look at the 1960s US underground scene.

Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Alan Freeman, takes a look at the antidote to the peace and love generation of mid-60's America, and takes a trip on the darker side of the underground music scene of New York, Los Angles, San Francisco, with Captain Beefheart, The Doors, Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, Velvet Underground, and Patti Smith.

Alan Freeman takes a trip to the darker side of the US underground music scene.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the 1960s US underground scene.

Alan Freeman explores the darker side of the underground music scene of Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York - featuring The Doors and The Grateful Dead as well as Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, The Velvet Underground and Patti Smith.

First broadcast in 1994.

Fluff takes a trip into the darker side of the underground American music scene of 60s and early 70s.

The definitive history of pop in 52 episodes.

23: Weird Scenes in the Gold

Mine. ALAN FREEMAN looks at the emergence of the underground movement, with bands such as the Doors, the Grateful Dead, Captain Beefheart and the Velvet

Underground. Including rare archive interviews with Jim

Morrison, Ray Manzarek , LOU REED , FRANK ZAPPA ,

PATTI SMITH and Dr Timothy Leary. Producer PAUL KENT

Written by TIM BLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Drugs and pop are often synonymous, so here's the full story, with contributions from John Lennon and Keith Richards. Most of the programme is given over to the remarkable testimony of two ex-addicts: David Crosby

, who spent a year drying out in a Texas prison, and Eric Clapton , who kicked the twin addiction of heroin and booze.

Producer Paul Kent

Written by TIM SLACKMORE and CHARLIE GILLETT

Series editor KEITH SKUES

Series producer TIM BLACKMORE

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960's when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

Fluff investigates the period from the mid to late 1960's when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

25: Pomp It Up. At some point in its evolution, pop metamorphosed into the lumbering beast that is Rock. Musicianship was idolised, lyrics were analysed as poetry, pop stars became shamen and the whole scene got very heavy. With JUSTIN HAYWARD , John Lodge , KEITH EMERSON , Peter Hammill , GEORGE MARTIN , PHIL COLLINS and JOHN WALTERS lamenting the passing of Herman's Hermits.

Producer PAUL KENT

A look back at the mid-to-late 1960s, when musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960's when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960s.

ALAN FREEMAN looks back at the mid-to-late 1960s when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

A look back at the mid-to-late 1960s, when musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960's when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960's when pop became rock and musicians wanted to be taken seriously.

Alan Freeman looks back at the mid-to-late 1960s.

The definitive history of pop. 26: A Trip on the London Underground.

London, 1967-71 saw the early musical forays of some of the biggest names in rock. In those days, they were just 'progressive': now they're brand leaders. This programme includes some remarkable live session footage unheard for over a quarter of a century. With David Bowie , Marc Bolan , Gary Glitter , Dave Hill , Boy George ,

Bryan Ferry , Andy Scott , Roy Wood , Chas Chandler and Simon Napier-Bell . Producer Paul Kent

Bryan Ferry , Andy Scott , Roy Wood , Chas Chandler and Simon Napier-Bell. Producer Paul Kent

London, 1967-71 saw the early musical forays of some of the biggest names in rock. In those days, they were just progressive: now they're brand leaders. This programme includes some remarkable live session footage unheard for over a quarter of a century. With David Bowie , Marc Bolan , Gary Glitter , Dave Hill , Boy George ,

First broadcast in 1994.

Fluff looks back at the early-70s days of Glam - when songs were catchy, around 3 minutes long and didn't contain lengthy drum solos.

First broadcast in 1994.

Tonight's programme looks at the recent revival of glam and glitter rock and tries to work out why the movement is remembered so fondly. Including a special tribute to Queen and comment from DAVID BOWIE ,

MARC BOLAN , Gary Glitter , BOY GEORGE , BRYAN FERRY and Roy Wood.

Producer PAUL KENT

27: Glam Sam Tonight's programme looks at the recent revival of glam and glitter rock and tries to work out why the movement is remembered so fondly. Including a special tribute to Queen and comment from David Bowie ,

Alan Freeman looks at teen sensations.

Fluff explores the world of teen idols and those that pull the strings.

The definitive history of pop.

28: Hit Factories. This week's programme investigates teenyboppers and manufactured pop, from the Monkees, the Partridge Family and the Bay City Rollers, through to Kylie, Jason and Bros, with the help of Mickie Most ,

Suzi Quatro , Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan ,

Pete Waterman , Matt and Luke Goss , Tom Watkins and Adam Ant.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman explores the world of teen idols and the managers who pull the strings. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks back at the rise and fall of punk rock in Britain. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN charts the rise of punk rock in Britain.

The definitive history of pop.

29: Young, Loud and Snotty This week's programme takes a look at the Malcolm McLaren - sorry, the Sex Pistols story. With

John Lydon , Sid Vicious ,

Steve Jones , Glen Matlock , Nancy Spungen , Richard Branson , loads of newsreel, irate members of the music press ... oh, and Malcolm McLaren himself.

Producer Paul Kent

Steve Jones , Glen Matlock , Nancy Spungen , Richard Branson , loads of newsreel, irate members of the music press... oh, and Malcolm McLaren himself.

Alan Freeman charts the rise and fall of the ultimate punk band - The Sex Pistols. First broadcast in 1994.

Fluff Freeman looks at the rise and fall of the ultimate punk band The Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm McLaren.

The definitive history of pop. 30: A Reasonable Guide to

Horrible Noise. Punk blows out the cobwebs from pop's attic on both sides of the Atlantic. With contributions from Joe Strummer ,

Debbie Harry , Chris Stein , Rat

Scabies, Dave Vanian , Bob Geldof , Paul Weller ,

Siouxsie Sioux , Captain

Sensible Feargal Sharkey and Wilko Johnson.

Producer Paul Kent

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Fluff takes a look at the 'New Breed' of independent labels in Britain from 1976 to 1981.

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the 'New Breed' of independent labels in Britain from 1976 to 1981.

Alan Freeman celebrates the funkiest music ever recorded, with particular reference to James Brown.

A whole programme devoted to the Minister of the New Super Heavy Funk. Mr Please, Please, Please -

M R JAMES 'Butane' Brown.

Still the funkiest man alive, and the man whom Prince has to thank for his career.

With contributions from the man himself, his musicians, friends and some of the countless groups who have sampled him. Producer Paul Kent

The definitive history of pop. 32: All That Funky Stuff A whole programme devoted to the Minister of the New Super Heavy Funk. Mr Please, Please, Please -

M R JAMES Butane Brown.

M R JAMES 'Butane' Brown.

Alan Freeman celebrates the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia and in particular the Philadelphia International record label.

Fluff looks at the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia and in particular the Philadelphia International Record Label.

Alan Freeman celebrates the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia.

33: Philly Groove

The Philadelphia Sound from Frankie Avalon to the sleek soul sounds of Gamble, Huff and Bell. With contributions from Dick

Clark, Kenny Gamble , Teddy Pendergrass , David Bowie , Barry Gibb , Maurice Gibb , Luther Vandross , Jerry Wexler and Joe Tarsia.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman celebrates the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia and in particular the Philadelphia International record label.

Alan Freeman celebrates the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia.

Alan Freeman celebrates the music that emerged from the city of Philadelphia and in particular the Philadelphia International record label.

Exploring the disco phenomenon - including extracts from Kerry Shale and Nick Cohn's stories on the subject.

Exploring the disco phenomenon - KERRY SHALE reads extracts from Nik Cohn's Another Saturday Night, which was the basis for Saturday Night Fever.

Featuring extracts from Nik Cohn's Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night.

Alan Freeman presents another chapter in the definitive history of pop.

Featuring extracts from Nik Cohn's Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night.

Exploring the disco phenomenon - KERRY SHALE reads extracts from Nik Cohn's Another Saturday Night, which was the basis for Saturday Night Fever. Presented by ALAN FREEMAN.

Exploring the disco phenomenon - including extracts from Kerry Shale and Nick Cohn's stories on the subject.

Exploring the disco phenomenon - including extracts from Kerry Shale and Nick Cohn's stories on the subject.

In part 35 of his epic series, ALAN FREEMAN celebrates synthpop. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman explores synthpop.

Alan Freeman celebrates synth-pop.

A definitive history, presented by Alan Freeman. The Thin White Duke and the White Noise. Synth-rock began with bands like

Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, but it was

David Bowie 's seminal mid-70s period that made the genre acceptable as mainstream pop. Bowie was also a huge influence on the emerging new romantics.

With contributions form

Florian Schneider ,

David Bowie. Brian Eno.

Tony Visconti and Carlos Alomar.

Producer Paul Kent

In part 35 of his epic series, ALAN FREEMAN celebrates synthpop. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates synth-pop.

Presented by Alan Freeman.

In part 35 of his epic series, Alan Freeman celebrates synthpop. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates the extraordinary musical contribution of the small island of Jamaica. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates the musical contributions of the small island of Jamaica.

Alan Freeman celebrates the musical island.

Alan Freeman presents another chapter in the definitive history of pop. Smile Jamaica

The fifth city portrait in the series looks at Kingston, Jamaica, highlighting

Jamaican music from mento through ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall. Alan looks at the social, religious and political background to the music, with Desmond Dekker ,

Prince Buster and Toots

Hibbert.

Producer Paul Kent

A definitive history, presented by Alan Freeman. The Thin White Duke and the White Noise. Synth-rock began with bands like

Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, but it was

David Bowie 's seminal mid-70s period that made the genre acceptable as mainstream pop. Bowie was also a huge influence on the emerging new romantics.

With contributions form

Florian Schneider ,

David Bowie. Brian Eno.

Tony Visconti and Carlos Alomar.

A profile of Bob Marley - the first Third World superstar. With Bob Marley , Cedella Marley , Rita Marley , Eric Clapton ,

Chris Blackwell , Rabbit Bundrick ,

Don Taylor , Bunny Wailer and Derrick Morgan. Producer Paul Kent

Presented by Alan Freeman.

In part 37 of his epic series, Alan Freeman celebrates Bob Marley. First broadcast in 1994.

The music of Bob Marley.

Alan Freeman explores the post-60s careers of the major Motown artists. First broadcast in 1994.

which looks at Motown stars after the 1960s.

Exploring the career development of the major Motown artists.

Alan Freeman explores the post-1960s careers of the major Motown artists.

The definitive history of pop, presented by Alan Freeman.

38: The Graduates. In this programme, artists Stevie Wonder , Smokey Robinson , Diana Ross and Lionel

Richie and the late Marvin

Gaye look back on the different ways they adapted to the demands of the Motown label to suit their own ends - superstardom. Producer Paul Kent

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the electric guitar and some of those who play it. First broadcast in 2004.

Alan Freeman celebrates the electric guitar.

A definitive history of pop, presented by Alan Freeman. 39: Kiss My Axe. A look at pop music's love affair with the guitar.

The cast is a who's who of rock history, and includes Eric Clapton , Brian May ,

Hank Marvin , Gary Moore , Ritchie Blackmore ,

Duane Eddy , Mark Knopfler , Pete Townsend , Ian Astbury , BB King, Keith Richards , Nirvana and the man who helped many of them - Bert Weedon himself.

The most notable absentee from the list, Jimi Hendrix , will be the sole subject of next week's programme. Producer Paul Kent

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the electric guitar and some of those who play it. First broadcast in 2004.

Alan Freeman celebrates the electric guitar and some of those who play it. First broadcast in 1994.

Presented by Alan Freeman.

Alan Freeman celebrates the electric guitar and some of those who play it. First broadcast in 2004.

McCartney, Alan Douglas and David Crosby , and there are rare archive interviews and recently discovered sessions from

Hendrix himself.

Presented by Alan Freeman. Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman tells the story of the Jimi Hendix, the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso.

The life and music of JIMI HENDRIX, presented by ALAN FREEMAN.

In part 40 of his epic series, ALAN FREEMAN tells the story of the Jimi Hendix, the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. First broadcast in 1994.

The life and music of Jimi Hendrix, presented by Alan Freeman.

The Story Of Pop - Part 40: King Guitar - Jimi Hendrix. Presented by Alan Feeman. First broadcast 1994.

In part 40 of his epic series, Alan Freeman tells the story of the Jimi Hendix, the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. First broadcast in 1994.

The life and music of Jimi Hendrix, presented by Alan Freeman.

In part 40 of his epic series, Alan Freeman tells the story of the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. First broadcast in 1994.

The life and music of Jimi Hendrix, presented by Alan Freeman.

In part 40 of his epic series, Alan Freeman tells the story of the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. First broadcast in 1994.

The life and music of JIMI HENDRIX, presented by ALAN FREEMAN.

The Story Of Pop - Part 40: King Guitar - JIMI HENDRIX.

Presented by Alan Feeman.

First broadcast 1994.

In part 40 of his epic series, ALAN FREEMAN tells the story of the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates heavy rock in part 41 of his epic series first broadcast in 1994.

The definitive history of pop continues.

41: Kerrraaangg!

Lifelong heavy rock fan Alan Freeman is in his element as he tells the story of heavy metal, from hard rock to grunge. With Joe Elliot , ion Bon Jovi ,

Richie Sambora , Eddie Van Halen ,

Geoff Barton and David Lee Roth.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman celebrates heavy rock in part 41 of his epic series first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates heavy rock in part 41 if his epic series first broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates heavy rock in part 41 if his epic series first broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the origins of rap music. First broadcast in 1994.

Rap It Up: ALAN FREEMAN explores the origins of rap music.

Presenter: ALAN FREEMAN.

The definitive history of pop. 42: Rap It Up. Tonight is the first of two programmes on rap and hip-hop, looking back at rap's origins in West African Griot music through to prison chants in the Deep South and Jamaican toasters.

Grandmaster Flash, Sugar Hill and Def Jam broke through to make rap the music phenomenon of the 80s. With Grandmaster

Flash, Rick Rubin ,

Afrika Bambaataa , Keith LeBlanc , Russell Simmons and Jalal Nuradeen

Producer Paul Kent

Explores the origins of rap music. Presenter: Alan Freeman. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman explores the origins of rap music. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman explores rap music from its origins onwards. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman explores the origins of rap music. First broadcast in 1994.

Rap It Up: Alan Freeman explores the origins of rap music.

Alan Freeman explores the origins of rap music. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the controversy generated by the more militant forms of rap music recorded by the likes of, NWA, Ice T, Public Enemy and Ice Cube.

First broadcast 1994.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the controversy generated by militant forms of rap.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the controversy generated by the more militant forms of rap music recorded by the likes of NWA, Ice T, Public Enemy and Ice Cube.

First broadcast 1994 and repeated as part of BBC Radio 6 Music's celebration of hip-hop.

The definitive history of pop. 43: Parental Discretion Is

Advised

A second look at rap and the controversy surrounding the world of rap - the violence, misogyny, homophobia, censorship and racial issues.

With Chuck D , Ice-T,

Bones Malone , Queen

Latifah, Roxanne Shante ,

Ahmet Ertegun and Grandmaster Flash.

Producer Paul Kent

Girls' Talk - Women In Music. ALAN FREEMAN celebrates women's contribution to popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates the contribution of women. First broadcast in 1994.

Story Of Pop - Part 44: Girls' Talk - Women In Music.

Girls' Talk - Women In Music.ALAN FREEMAN celebrates women's contribution to popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Continuing the definitive history of pop. 44: Girls'Talk.

This week Alan Freeman looks at what it's like to work in an industry dominated by men, and one which is not renowned for its enlightened sexual attitudes. With contributions from Stevie

Nicks, Annie Lennox ,

Tori Amos , Salt and Pepa, Mary Wilson , Susannah Hoffs , Valerie Holiday, La La Brooks, En Vogue and token male Cousin Brucie.

Producer Paul Kent

Story Of Pop - Part 44: Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates their role. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates women's contribution to popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates the contribution of women. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates the contribution of women. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates women's contribution to popular music. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women in Music. Alan Freeman celebrates women's contribution to popular music and considers some of the challenges they have faced in what has sometimes been a rathey male-dominated and chauvinistic industry. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman celebrates their role.

Story Of Pop - Part 44: Girls' Talk - Women In Music. Alan Freeman celebrates their role. First broadcast in 1994.

Girls' Talk - Women in Music. Alan Freeman celebrates women's contribution to popular music and considers some of the challenges they have faced in what has sometimes been a rathey male-dominated and chauvinistic industry . First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Exploreing the lonely world of the singer-songwriter.

Jodie Whittaker's Three WIse Women curation 6 Music continues with another chance to hear Alan Freeman exploring the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Jodie Whittaker is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses, who was unveiled as the 13th Dr Who earlier this year. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in film, television and theatre. Her TV credits include the critically-acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

45: I Want You to Hurt Like

I Do.

Is the quality song dead? Is it being killed off by big meaty dance grooves? Can anyone write meaningful lyrics anymore? The art of the adult songwriters who lay their souls open for our inspection is the subject of tonight's programme, including KATE BUSH , CARLY SIMON , Lou Adler ,

Cat Stevens , PAUL SIMON , Jim Croce , ELTON JOHN , LEONARD COHEN , John Oates ,

Tori Amos , Paddy McAloon and BILLY BRAGG.

Producer PAUL KENT

ALAN FREEMAN explores the world of the singer-songwriter.

I Want You to Hurt Like I Do. ALAN FREEMAN explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Story of Pop - part 45: I Want You to Hurt Like I Do. Alan Freeman looks at singer songwriters.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the world of the singer-songwriter.

I Want You to Hurt Like I Do.ALAN FREEMAN explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Jodie Whittaker's Three WIse Women curation 6 Music continues with another chance to hear Alan Freeman exploring the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Jodie Whittaker is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses, who was unveiled as the 13th Dr Who earlier this year. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in film, television and theatre. Her TV credits include the critically-acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

I Want You to Hurt Like I Do. Alan Freeman explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Jodie Whittaker's Three WIse Women curation 6 Music continues with another chance to hear Alan Freeman exploring the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Jodie Whittaker is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses, who was unveiled as the 13th Dr Who earlier this year. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in film, television and theatre. Her TV credits include the critically-acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

I Want You to Hurt Like I Do. Alan Freeman explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman looks at singer-songwriters.

I Want You to Hurt Like I Do. Alan Freeman explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the music of L.A. and the West Coast of America. First broadcast in 1994.

Presenter by ALAN FREEMAN.

ALAN FREEMAN celebrates the music of the West Coast of America. First broadcast in 1994.

Presenter by Alan Freeman.

Presenter by Alan Freeman.

Alan Freeman celebrates the music of the West Coast of America. First broadcast in 1994.

Continuing the definitive history of pop.

46: Where the Sun Don't

Shine

Brian Eno takes you on a guided tour of production techniques of the last 40 years, with the help of some landmark records and several of his influential colleagues, including Phil Spector , George Martin , Alan Parsons ,

Daniel Lanois , John Lennon and Mark Knopfler. Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman takes a close look at the art of the remix.

Story of Pop - Part 47: Alan Freeman take a close look at the art of the re-mix and the army of back-room 'Mr Fix-its' who re-make and re-model the basic elements of a track to improve on the original product and the advent of the 12 single.

Story of Pop - Part 47: Alan Freeman take a close look at the art of the re-mix and the army of back-room 'Mr Fix-its' who re-make and re-model the basic elements of a track to improve on the original product and the advent of the 12' single.

First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN take a close look at the art of the re-mix.

Continuing the definitive history of pop.

47: Remake/Remodel The first of three dance programmes deals with the art of the remix, the rise of the 12-inch and the specialist dance mix.

A genuinely creative art form, or yet another way to rip off the record buying public? With

Shep Pettibone , Arthur Baker , Brian Eno , Bruce Forest ,

Trevor Horn , Norman Cook , Dave Dorrell ,

Stephen Hague and David Moralis. Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman unpicks the art of sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the late 1980's and early 1990's. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman unpicks sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the 1980s and 90s.

Continuing the definitive history of pop. 48: It's a Steal

In the mid-80s the advent of the sampler revolutionised music, and dance music in particular. It also placed the ability to create music firmly in the court of the untutored. In the new open season on exposed beats and breaks, what of the musicians who created the original music? With Bill Drummond ,

Coldcut, Anne Dudley , Dave Dorrell , Pascal Gabriel ,

Graham Crabbe and Andrew Jenkins.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman unpicks the art of sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the late 1980's and early 1990's. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman unpicks sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the 1980s and 90s.

Alan Freeman unpicks the art of sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the late 1980's and early 1990's. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman unpicks sampling, the basis for much of the dance music in the 1980s and 90s.

The Story Of Pop - Part 49: Raving, I'm Raving

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the late 80s rave scene and the Madchester phenomenon.

49: Raving I'm Raving.

House music originated in the States but was taken over by the ravers in Britain and Europe. With

Nathan McGough , Penny Anderson, Mike Pickering ,

Tony Michaelides , John Robb ,

Dr John Henry and Mark Radcliffe.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards.

The definitive history of pop continues.

50: Where the Sun Don't

Shine

Brian Eno presents a guided tour of production techniques of the last 40 years, with the help of some landmark records and several of his colleagues, including Phil Spector , George Martin ,

Alan Parsons , Daniel Lanois ,

John Lennon and Mark Knopfler.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards.

The Story Of Pop - Part 49: Raving, I'm Raving

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the late 80s rave scene and the Madchester phenomenon.

The Story Of Pop - Part 49: Raving, I'm Raving

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards.

Alan Freeman takes an impressionistic look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards, a world high on adrenalin and fuelled by the house drug ecstasy. He takes a close look at the 'Madchester' phenomenon, as well Factory Records and the influence acid house had on the music industry at the time. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman takes a look at the rave scene of 1988 onwards.

Alan Freeman peers into the darkness of the recording studio to plot the evolution of sound recording and the role of the producer... from the early days of trying to reproduce a live performance on record as accurately as possible through to the days of high production, overdubs, mutli-tracking and digital recording.

First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman peers into the darkness of the recording studio and plots its evolution.

Alan Freeman peers into the darkness of the recording studio to plot the evolution of sound recording and the role of the producer... from the early days of trying to reproduce a live performance on record as accurately as possible through to the days of high production, overdubs, multi-tracking and digital recording.

The definitive history of pop continues.

Brian Eno presents a guided tour of production techniques of the last 40 years, with the help of some landmark records and several of his colleagues, including Phil Spector , George Martin ,

Alan Parsons , Daniel Lanois ,

John Lennon and Mark Knopfler.

ALAN FREEMAN explores the techniques of the recording studio.

51: Portrait of an Industry Everything you ever wanted to know about the backroom boys but were afraid to ask: how the charts work; radio; the role of music in advertising; and the rise and rise of MTV.

The programme includes interviews with a host of unsung media folk. Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman delves deep into the murky world of the record industry, the charts and the huge promotional industry behind the hard sell.

ALAN FREEMAN delves deep into the murky world of the record industry.

ALAN FREEMAN delves deep into the murky world of the record industry, the charts and the huge promotional industry behind the hard sell. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman delves deep into the murky world of the record industry, the charts and the huge promotional industry behind the hard sell. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman delves deep into the murky world of the record industry.

ALAN FREEMAN delves deep into the murky world of the record industry, the charts and the huge promotional industry behind the hard sell. First broadcast in 1994.

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with global issues

The Story Of Pop - Part 52: The Global Village

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

Alan Freeman concludes the series first broadcast in 1994 by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

The Story Of Pop - Part 52: The Global Village

Alan Freeman concludes the series first broadcast in 1994 by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

ALAN FREEMAN concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

ALAN FREEMAN concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with global issues.

Concluding the definitive history of pop.

52: Global Village

Pop covers the globe, and gets involved in global issues. From the Concert for Bangladesh to Live Aid and beyond; Sting in the rainforests; Elton John 's Aids charity - pop turns its vision outwards. But has it done any good? With Annie Lennox , Bob Geldof , Sting, Elton John , Mick Jagger , Peter Gabriel , Margaret Thatcher , Quincy Jones , Smashy and Nicey,

Neil Tennant , Chris Lowe ,

Alison Sanderson and Pete Jenner.

Producer Paul Kent

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with global issues

The Story Of Pop - Part 52: The Global Village

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

ALAN FREEMAN concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

ALAN FREEMAN concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with global issues

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with issues of global significance: poverty, disease, conservation, and famine. He looks back at the charity record, Live Aid, Concerts For Bangladesh, Prince's Trust concerts and USA For Africa, the close ties between musicians and charities and the problems over tax on charity concerts and records.

Alan Freeman concludes the series by looking at pop music's involvement with global issues