Music Coming Soon to a TV Near You

[The Grand Wazoo]

Lots of fun & frolics on TV tonight especially for fans of crusty old rock music.


Here's the list:
Now playing -
19:00–21:00 New Year's Day Concert 2010
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform at the Musikverein, conducted by Georges Prêtre.

21:00–22:00 Guitar Heroes at the BBC Part V
5/6. Including Johnny Thunders, Duane Eddy, Robin Trower, Peter Green, BB King and Joan Jett.

22:00–22:50 Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert
Queen in concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon on Christmas Eve 1975. (R)

22:50–23:35 Sounds for Saturday: The Faces
Concert by the Faces, including the songs Maybe I'm Amazed and Miss Judy's Farm. (R)

23:35–00:35 Guitar Heroes at the BBC
Part VI
6/6. With the Who, the Faces, Focus, Davy Graham, Ralph McTell, Nils Lofgren and Ted Nugent.

00:35–01:20 Rock Goes to College
Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at Oxford Polytechnic in 1980. (R)

01:20–02:50 Les Paul: Chasing Sound
Documentary profiling Les Paul, creator of the solid-body electric guitar. (R)

02:50–04:20 Peter Green: Man of the World
After battling mental illness, ex-Fleetwood Mac frontman Peter Green is recording

[Stratmangler]

Thanks for the heads up Chris - looks like I'm going to be turfing my son off his Playstation for 9 pm.

Chris:)

[Jonboy]

Queen are on at the moment

[The Grand Wazoo]

.......... more this week.
If you can wait for all the stuff about Neil Sedaka to finish, afterwards there's a fab jazz frenzy!!

22:45–23:25
Jazz 625- Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
1965 concert by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's top jazz groups.

(R)23:25–00:00
Jazz 625 Modern Jazz Quartet
1964 performance by the Modern Jazz Quartet with a guest appearance from Laurindo Almeida. (R)

00:45–01:15
Jazz 625 Oscar Peterson
A restored version of a session by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson from October 1964.

01:15–02:15
Arena - Cool
How the American jazz music of the 1940s and 50s gave birth to the notion of 'cool'.

02:15–02:50
Jazz 625 - The Thelonious Monk Quartet
1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet.

02:50–04:15
Storyville - The Jazz Baroness
Documentary about the British baroness who fell in love with jazz genius Thelonious Monk.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Eno-Fest tonight...............starts in 2 minutes!!

21:00–22:00 Arena
Brian Eno - Another Green World
A profile of Brian Eno, former Roxy Music keyboardist and a pioneer in ambient music.

22:00–23:00
Brian Eno: Hits, Classics and Tracks
Paul Morley talks about some of Brian Eno's hit tracks, including Heroes and Viva La Vida.

23:00–23:55
The Roxy Music Story
Profile of the glam band Roxy

[The Grand Wazoo]

Several musical progs tonight, I'll be watching Ry Cooder on TOGWT

[Rare Bird]

Never use the word 'Prog' in vain thats my job ;)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yeah mate,
I've been wondering about that!

By the way, I've been meaning to congratulate you on your lexicographical acuity for some time now, you're absolutely correct:
Prog is not a four letter word, it is, in fact, the abbreviation of an eleven letter word.

[Rare Bird]

:lolsign:

[John]

Tonight 5th March starts with Schubert then the rest of the night is dedicated to Heavy metal so get out the air guitars

[Covenant]

Tonight 5th March starts with Schubert then the rest of the night is dedicated to Heavy metal so get out the air guitars

Personally I always prefer to play an air keyboard (a la Keith Emerson)

[Macca]

Tonight 5th March starts with Schubert then the rest of the night is dedicated to Heavy metal so get out the air guitars

Anyone see this? (the Heavy Metal stuff not the Schubert). Great anecdote from Sabbath about playing 'Warpigs' to the Vietnam vets. Sabbath were so far ahead of their time it was unreal. Especailly for working class blokes from Brummage.

Also the bloke who made his air guitar from a sheet of plywood: 'I didn't put frets on it because that would be taking the piss.'

[John]

Yes I used to go to the Bandwagon so some memories for me. Great to see Brian from Diamond Head one of the nicest guys you could meet
At times very Spinal Tap but thats part of the magic of metal
Agree about Sabbath

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yes, it rather influenced my choice of listening this morning.........



..........Wazoo wanders off muttering something about Fairies in Boots

[John]

Just watched the Maiden doc. One of the things I love about metal is for a lot of fans its more important than work Its the place where people who usually feel a bit on the outside can belong and there is real power in that.
For me going to my first metal gig was a bit like that it was like a religious experience a place I felt I belonged and totally immersed myself in the music

[DanJennings]

For me going to my first metal gig was a bit like that it was like a religious experience a place I felt I belonged and totally immersed myself in the music

What was yours?
Mine was Black Sabbath

[John]

AC/DC at Hammersmith with Bon Scott on vocals; but the gig that really did it for me was seeing Diamond Head at Woolwich the night after the Woolwich riots I sometimes still talk about this one with my friend Bruce

[The Grand Wazoo]

21:00–22:30 Blues Britannia: Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?
How blues music travelled from southern USA to the heart of British pop and rock culture.

22:30–23:30 Blues at the BBC
Collection of performances by British and American blues artists from the BBC archives.

03:00–04:00 Sacred Music
Series 2, Brahms and Bruckner
1/4. Simon Russell Beale visits Germany and Austria to explore the work of Brahms and Bruckner. (R)


And next Friday, just for Andre, it's Prog night (........again!)

[John]

For all you prog fans
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g8tfv/Prog_Rock_Britannia_An_Observation_in_Three_Moveme nts/

[John]

Nina Simone doc Great stuff
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074pby/Nina_Simone_A_Tribute/

[The Grand Wazoo]

It's Nick Drake Night tonight!

21:00–22:30 The Songs of Nick Drake: Way to Blue
Modern day troubadours present their own interpretations of Nick Drake's songs.

22:30–23:20 Nick Drake: A Skin Too Few
Profile of Nick Drake, who died in 1974 but whose three albums have been very influential. (R)

23:20–00:20 Guitar Heroes at the BBC
Part VI
6/6. With the Who, the Faces, Focus, Davy Graham, Ralph McTell, Nils Lofgren and Ted Nugent. (R)


.......then the Nick Drake programmes start again at twenty past midnight

[John]

The nick drakee doc is great Good call Chris

[Spectral Morn]

The concert is on at the moment very nice..dare I say it but so far a few of the covers have been better than the originals :sofa: especially Lisa Hanrigans version of At the chime of a City Clock...beautiful.


Regards D S D L

[John]

The concert is on at the moment very nice..dare I say it but so far a few of the covers have been better than the originals :sofa: especially Lisa Hanrigans version of At the chime of a City Clock...beautiful.


Regards D S D L
Haha I stay hidden:sofa: for awhile:lolsign:

[Grez]

"Time has told me" got thoroughly murdered though....

[colinB]

Had to watch it twice i enjoyed it so much. Pink moon duet was the highlight for me

[Barry]

I was disappointed - at best it was a 'curate's egg'. It all seemed to be done with misplaced reverence.

Agree that 'At the Chime of a City Clock' and 'Pink Moon', were done well, also the instrumental duet between Danny Thompson and the pianist (Zoe sombody?)

The programme did however encourage me to go and play the originals.

Regards

[The Grand Wazoo]

Dr Feelgood / Ian Dury / Stiff Records


21:00–22:50 Oil City Confidential: Dr Feelgood
Director Julien Temple celebrates the early Seventies Essex rhythm and blues band.

22:50–23:50 Sight and Sound in Concert Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury
Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Chaz Jankel and Dr Feelgood perform at Queen Mary College.

23:50–01:20 If It Ain't Stiff
Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records.



......then it's the Dr. Feelgood doc. again at 01:20

[Grez]

Looks like a good night's viewing.

[Barry]

At 9:00 tonight, 'Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream'. A four hour long profile of the man and his band by Peter Bogdanovich. Hope there isn't too much 'talking heads'.

If you think four hours' worth is just too much to take in: why not watch Scartlett Johansson in the film 'The Island' on ITV2 until 11:40, then tune to BBC4?

Regards

[The Grand Wazoo]

I'm recording the Tom Petty (there's a Stevie Wonder gig afterwards if that's yer bag) & I'm looking forward to next week's delights with especial interest.

[The Grand Wazoo]

20:30–21:00
In Concert - Carole King
Vintage footage of the singer/songwriter in a BBC live studio performance from 1971.

21:00–22:00
Carole King and James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour
Carole King and James Taylor reunited at the intimate Hollywood venue in concert in 2007.

22:00–23:00
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
Neil Young traces his 40-year musical journey using his own words and unseen gig footage.

23:00–23:40
In Concert - James Taylor
A classic concert from 1971 by American singer-songwriter James Taylor.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Better late than never!

19:30–21:40
BBC Proms 2010, James Ehnes plays the Bruch Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic
The Canadian virtuoso James Ehnes performs Bruch's ever-popular Violin Concerto.

21:40-22:40
Glastonbury 2010, Ray Davies
A look back at the performance by singer/songwriter Ray Davies on the Pyramid Stage.

22:40–23:40
Brothers in Arms
Documentary about brothers who have formed and fronted rock bands. (R)

23:40–00:40
Pop Britannia: A Well Respected Man
In the 60s Britain went pop mad as artists created a truly authentic British sound. (R)

Repeated Late

00:40–01:40
Glastonbury 2010, Ray Davies
A look back at the performance by singer/songwriter Ray Davies on the Pyramid Stage. (R)

01:40–03:50
BBC Proms 2010, James Ehnes plays the Bruch Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic The Canadian virtuoso James Ehnes performs Bruch's ever-popular Violin Concerto.

[Barry]

At 10:45 tonight on BBC4 - Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child.

A film charting the life and career of the guitarist using archieve footage and clips of his performance.

Jimi Hendrix: Guitar Hero is being shown this Friday at 10pm.

[John]

Love Hendrix so a must for me

[Beechwoods]

I really enjoyed the Mark E Smith / Fall doc last week.

[Marco]

At 10:45 tonight on BBC4 - Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child.

A film charting the life and career of the guitarist using archieve footage and clips of his performance.

Jimi Hendrix: Guitar Hero is being shown this Friday at 10pm.

Good call, Barry - I'll be watching that! :)

There was a tribute to him on Radio 2 last night, which was excellent - dunno if anyone else caught it?

Marco.

[Stratmangler]

Good call, Barry - I'll be watching that! :)

There was a tribute to him on Radio 2 last night, which was excellent - dunno if anyone else caught it?

Marco.

This one http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ts0n2/The_Jimi_Hendrix_Experience/ ?

[John]

I give it listen thanks for the link

[Marco]

Yep, Chris, that's the very one - bloody good it was, too! :guitar:

Marco.

[Stratmangler]

Spotted a programme on iPlayer about Santana too - I've listened to the Hendrix documentary - that was excelent; the Santana documentary is on now - it's rather good too !

[Barry]

Don't forget tonight at 10:00:
'Jimi Hendrix: Guitar Hero'.
John Brewer's recounts the four years Jimi Hendrix spent in London, told through the testimonies of people who knew him. Featuring contributions by Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Ginger Baker, Eric Burdon and members of Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Followed at 11:30 by:
'Guitar Heros at the BBC'.
Archive footage of guitarists taken from BBC music shows of the 1970s. Includes electric performances by Carlos Santana, and Mark Knopfler, and John Martyn and Paco Peñya on acoustic guitar.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Earlier this evening, I watched Songwriters Circle:

Justin Currie, Chris Difford and Boo Hewerdine are the featured artists as BBC Four combines great singer-songwriters for unique concerts celebrating the craft of the song.
Filmed at Bush Hall on Uxbridge Road in west London, these concerts see three singer-songwriters perform their classic songs in turn, while helping each other out musically with harmonies and the odd guitar part. The artists only meet an hour or two before going on stage and, in between performance, take viewers inside their work, chattng about their songs, their history and background.
The three songwriters - Justin Currie, formerly of Del Amitri, who wrote hits including Nothing Ever Happens; Chris Difford, who mixes his solo work with Squeeze hits such as Up the Junction; and Boo Hewerdine, formerly of The Bible and perhaps best known for writing Patience of Angels for Eddie Reader - compare notes on songwriting, life after Top of the Pops and the male menopause.

It's repeated later tonight/early tomorrow morning:
Sat 9 Oct 02:00 BBC Four

or:
Wed 13 Oct 02:00 BBC Four

I reckon that these three are responsible for some of the best songs ever. Just watch the bit when one of Justin Currie's performances reduces Chris Difford to tears - literally.

[Barry]

Just to remind everyone that the third part of the two series 'Singer/Songwriters at the BBC' and 'Songwriters' Circle' are being shown tonight starting at 9:00 and 10:00 respectively.

Afterwards at 11:00 is 'Leonard Cohen: Songs from the Road' "An hour-long compilation of highlights from the musician;s 2008-2009 world tour, featuring the song Bird on the Wire, Famous Blue Raincoat and Hallelujah.

Then at 12:00, BBC Four Seasons -Randy Newman: "the American singer performs at LSO St Luke's in London."

[John]

For those of you who enjoy a bit of Heavy Metal BBC4 is showing a few docs tonight

[Beechwoods]

Heavy Metal Britannia sounds good!

[Macca]

If you haven't seen it already (or if you want to see it again - and why not? - as Barry Norman used to say) - 0100 hrs - BBC4 Classic Albums - Black Sabbath , Paranoid.

Hey the clocks went back its only starting at midnight really.;)

[Techno Commander]

Heavy Metal Britannia sounds good!

Most excellent programme.:rock:

[colinB]

Watching johny Dankworth on telly. This guys amazing, and his misses.
I remember watching their show in the 70s and as a kid hating it.

[John]

BBC2 tonight a few programes relating to Robert Plant

[colinB]

I thought the best bits were the Zeppelin covers

[Beechwoods]

Not quite BBC 4, but Two Door Cinema Club are making their UK TV debut tonight on Jools Holland. They are a band that deserve to make it big, so do check 'em out :)

http://twodoorcinemaclub.com/

[Barry]

Apologies for the short notice, but tonight on BBC4 we have:

21:00, The Man Who Record America: Jac Holzman's Elektra Records.
Being re-shown but worth a repeat viewing.

21:50, In Person Tonight: Judy Collins.
Footage of a concert from 1966 featuring the American folk singer.

22:20, Folk America.
A look at how the musical genre became the domain of more commercial acts in the late 1950s before acts such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez restored it's reputation as a force for political change by using their music as a platform to support the growing civil rights movement.

23:25, The Doors: No One Gets Out Alive.
Profile of Jim Morrison, the wild frontman of the Doors, examining the impact of the band's emergance on the music scene in tye mid 1960s and featuring archive footage.

00:05, Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges.

[colinB]

Who needs friday night pub with a line up like that.
All repeats but the beeb quality is so good im always up for watching them again.
I think i must have watched Jazz Britannia 5 times already.

[Barry]

Again apologies for the short notice, tonight on BBC4 we have:

9:00 Areana: Dave Brubeck - in His Own Sweet Way
'A profile of the award-winning jazz musician who was born in 1920 and whose career began in 1945 with experiments that became known as "cool jazz". The artist's sound marked him as an adventurous and technically accomplished figure of the genre, with songs such ashis 1959 hit Take Five still popular today. With contributions by Daveand Iola Brubeck, Bill Crosby, Jamie Cullum, Yo-Yo Ma, george Lucas and Clint Eastwood.'

10:30 Krautrock: the Rebith of Germany
'Documentary examining how a radical and uncompromising generation of German bands, including Neu!, Can, Faust and Kraftwerk, developed a new musical identity out of a culture shaped by the aftermath of the Second World War.'

11:30 Quincy Jones: the Many Lives of Q
'Both parts of the documentary celebrating the life and career of the American Jazz musician, composer and record producer, beginning with his childhood in 1930s Chicargo.'

1:30 Originals: Dinah Washington - Evil Gal Blues


Well, it's not as though you'll be going out to the pub tonight is it? (not around here anyway!)

[Barry]

Looks like it going to be a bit of a Tom Petty night tonight -

9:00 Classic Albums
"The making of Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers which was recorded in secrecy in 1979 as the band members fought for creative independence with their record company. the film examines how Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Rob Blair and Stan Lynch created their album with the help of co-producer Jimmy lovine and engineer Shelly Yakus."

10:00 Rock Goes to College: Tom Petty
"A 1980 concert filmed at Oxford Polytechnic introduced by Pete Drummond."

10:45 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
"Feature-length profile of one of America's best known rock 'n' roll bands directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The documentary includes interviews with the musicians and their friends including Stevie Nicks, Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl and Rick Rubin, to chart the performers' independent-minded approach to their music and careers through more than 30 years on the road."

This latter is four hours long but is well worth seeing. If you don't want to stay up that late, set your video to record it. At about 1 hour 45minutes into the film the Heartbreakers back Dylan on Knockin' on Heavens Door. Turn up the volume!

[Alex_UK]

set your video to record it.

What is this "video" recording device of which you speak? :scratch:

;)

Sorry Barry, couldn't resist - looks interesting, I might Sky + it :eyebrows:

[Ali Tait]

Don't knock it, it's analogue! :lol:

[The Grand Wazoo]

Not tonight, but on Friday 14th:

19:30–20:30
Mozart Uncovered - Symphony No 39 in E Flat
2/3. Charles Hazlewood conducts a specially-formed period orchestra, the Mozart Collective.

20:30–21:00
Transatlantic Sessions
Series 3, Episode 2
2/6. Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy-winning dobro skills, and Eddi Reader performs.

21:00–22:00
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Documentary about gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who influenced the early rockers.

22:00–23:00
Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa
South African musician Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview.

23:00–00:00
Legends
Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga
Profile of the highly influential blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and soul record label, Chess.


00:00–01:00
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe


01:00–02:30
Arena: Dave Brubeck - In His Own Sweet Way
Profile of the influential jazz pianist Dave Brubeck as he approaches his 90th birthday.

02:30–03:30
Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa
South African musician Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview.

03:30–04:30
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe


There you go - three chances to watch a programme about one of the biggest influences on the development of rock music.
If you're even the slightest bit interested in the history of popular music or guitar music, then you owe it to yourself to spend some time in the company of Sister Rosetta.

Take a look at this clip, especially from about 1'23" and think about who could have been listening to her play like this!!
JeaBNAXfHfQ

[Barry]

Hmm, looks like I'll be watchin' the goggle box this Friday night. Thanks Chris

[Techno Commander]

Thin Lizzy on BBC4

Friday 21st (tomorrow) at 9.00pm. :)

[Techno Commander]

And its followed by Iron Maiden Flight 666

An excellent documentary, even if I do say so myself. It features the finest tour bus ever made. :)

[John]

Thanks Andy
I seen the Iron Maiden well worth seeing and really looking forward to seeing Lizzy

[Canetoad]

Friday 28th January - Mark Knopfler.

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30–21:00
The Kindness of Strangers
A portrait of the composer, conductor, jazz pianist and Oscar-winner Andre Previn.

21:00–22:30
Blues Britannia: Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?
How blues music travelled from southern USA to the heart of British pop and rock culture.

22:30–23:30
Blues on Later...with Jools Holland
With BB King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Seasick Steve, ZZ Top and many more.

23:30–00:30
Blues at the BBC
Collection of performances by British and American blues artists from the BBC archives.

[Barry]

If you want to get away from Red Nose Day, then have a look on BBC4 tonight at 9:00

Christy Moore Live: Come all You Dreamers
"Footage of a concert performed in 2008 at Barrowland in Glasgow by the folk singer and his accompanist Declan Sinott. The pair play songs including Missing You, Black is the Colour, Pair of Brown Eyes and Ride On."

This is followed by two and a half hours of Folk Hibernia.

[Tim]

Starting at 9.00pm tonight until 11.30 there are 3 programmes featuring Robert Plant. That's my viewing sorted :)

[John]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b011pwd9/Queen_Days_of_Our_Lives_Episode_1/
Doc on Queen

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30–20:30
What Makes a Great Tenor?
Rolando Villazon takes us inside the world of the sexiest and riskiest of operatic voices.

20:30–21:00
Transatlantic Sessions Series 4, Episode 5
Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer.

21:00–22:15
The Santana Story: Angels and Demons
Guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana reveals his turbulent life story.

22:15–23:05
Santana in Concert: Supernatural Live
Featuring guests Lauryn Hill, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Product G & B and Everlast.

23:05–23:35
Sight and Sound in Concert - Santana
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana leads his band in highlights from a 1976 concert.

23:35–00:35
Guitar Heroes at the BBC
Part 5/6. Including Johnny Thunders, Duane Eddy, Robin Trower, Peter Green, BB King and Joan Jett.



......and then the Santana programmes start all over again from the beginning.

[Alex_UK]

Thanks for this Chris. Wish I'd checked the thread earlier though - I LOVE Supernatural (played it yesterday) so would have loved to see it "live" - still, iPlayer is my friend. :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Hey Alex,
Did you miss this bit?


19:30–20:30

......and then the Santana programmes start all over again from the beginning.


It's on again at 1:50

[Alex_UK]

Hey Alex,
Did you miss this bit?




It's on again at 1:50

Um, yes! :doh:

Churz! :)

[Barry]

These have been broadcast before, but worth watching again:

9.00 - Troubadours: the Rise of the Singer/Songwriter

10.25 - Carol King and James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour

11.20 - Hotel California: from the Byrds to the Eagles

12.50 - California Comes to the Whistle Test

[Alan]

Yes, the James Taylor & Carol King concert is particularly lovely - thanks for the heads - up.

[colinB]

Lemmy movie on now. After that repeat of the very good Hawkwind doc.

[Canetoad]

Yes, I'm recording both! Should be a good watch as I don't know much about Hawkwind and Lemmy is always good for a laugh! :lol:

[worthingpagan]

Yes, I'm recording both! Should be a good watch as I don't know much about Hawkwind and Lemmy is always good for a laugh! :lol:

Any chance you could flog me a copy of the lemmy doc please mate? :eyebrows: Dozey here forgot all about it :rolleyes:

[Stratmangler]

Any chance you could flog me a copy of the lemmy doc please mate? :eyebrows: Dozey here forgot all about it :rolleyes:

iPlayer is your friend :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30–21:30
BBC Proms
2011, Last Night Celebrations in Scotland
A night of popular classical and modern music, led by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

21:30–22:30
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Film about one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world, Pink Floyd. (R)

22:30–23:30
A Pink Floyd Miscellany 1967-2005
Including Arnold Layne, Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) and Grantchester Meadows.
23:30–00:30

Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii
A Pink Floyd concert film shot in the ruins of Pompeii in 1972.
Back to top
LATE


Then it starts again:

00:30–01:30
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Film about one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world, Pink Floyd. (R)

01:30–02:30
A Pink Floyd Miscellany 1967-2005
Including Arnold Layne, Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) and Grantchester Meadows. (R)

02:30–04:30
BBC Proms
2011, Last Night Celebrations in Scotland
A night of popular classical and modern music, led by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. (R)

[Audioman]

I had seen all the PF stuff before but it's nice to see Live at Pompey again. Used to have a dog called Seamus too but he didn't sing like the Floyd one. Granchester Meadows is also a favourite which I discovered late on being initialy a follower of the Dark Side and later output.

[Canetoad]

Any chance you could flog me a copy of the lemmy doc please mate? :eyebrows: Dozey here forgot all about it :rolleyes:

Sorry, deleted it. :(

[Macca]

Lots of the Old Grey Whistle Test! For most of the night - on now...

[The Grand Wazoo]

This week's Friday night musical delights:

19:30–21:10
Light Fantastic
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform works by Eric Coates, Edward German and Robert Farnon.

21:10–22:20
Songwriters' Circle: Series 2, Neil Finn, Janis Ian, Ryan Adams
4/4. Neil Finn, Janis Ian and Ryan Adams perform songs, collaborate and chat about their work.

22:20–23:20
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC: Series 2, Episode 4
4/4. With Bob Dylan, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Labi Siffre, Gil Scott-Heron, Roy Harper and more.

23:20–00:20
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
Neil Young traces his 40-year musical journey using his own words and unseen gig footage. (R)

00:20–00:50
In Concert: Neil Young
Footage of the singer-songwriter from 1971, including songs from the album Harvest. (R)


Then it starts all over again -

00:50–02:00
Songwriters' Circle: Series 2, Neil Finn, Janis Ian, Ryan Adams
4/4. Neil Finn, Janis Ian and Ryan Adams perform songs, collaborate and chat about their work. (R)

02:00–03:00
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC: Series 2, Episode 4
4/4. With Bob Dylan, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Labi Siffre, Gil Scott-Heron, Roy Harper and more. (R)

03:00–04:40
Light Fantastic
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform works by Eric Coates, Edward German and Robert Farnon. (R)

[Barry]

Not to be missed, at 23:00 tonight on BBC4:

BBC Folk Sessions: Bert Jansch

A 2003 concert by the guitarist and songwriter, who died earlier this month. With guests, Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler, Ralph McTell and Jacqui McShee.

[Tim]

BBC Folk Sessions: Bert Jansch

Really looking forward to this Barry and have set the recorder :)

[Barry]

Apologies to all those who set their recorders or tuned in to watch The Bert Jansch concert at 23:00 tonight, only to find it had started 5 minutes earlier than stated in the Radio Times!

I thought the BBC could start programmes later than announced but never earlier. If they had 5 minutes to fill, what about the 'Potter's Wheel'?

[The Grand Wazoo]

Our bloody machine went kaput & recorded nothing.

[Stratmangler]

iPlayer?

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yes, it'll have to be that I think. I just hope I'll be able to recover all the stuff that's on the HD - the important stuff anyway..........you know, the music!

[Stratmangler]

Is the PVR drive full?
That would account for its falling over.

[The Grand Wazoo]

No, it's still got about 34% of it's capacity free. It's been more full.

[Barry]

Just finished watching 'Eroica' on BBC4.

A dramatic reconstruction of the very first rehearsal of Beethoven's 3rd symphony (The 'Eroica'). I was particularly impressed by the orchestra, a French ensemble called 'Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique', playing on period instruments and conducted by John Elliot Gardener.

'Eroica' does for Beethoven what 'Amadeus' did for Mozart. Absolutely brilliant, and one of the finest things I've seen on BBC4 for a long time.

It's being repeated at 00:15, so go and programme your recorders NOW.

[Barry]

Apologies for the late notification, but tonight on BBC4 are two programmes worth watching:

7:30 Transatlantic Sessions
"Performances of folk and country music, including Wheels of Love by Emmylou Harris with Iris DeMent and Mary Black and Ready for the Storm by Kathy Mattea and Dougie Maclean."


then later:

11:00 Blues Brittanica: Can Blue the Whites?
"The story of the British love of blues music from the 1950s to the early 70s. Contributiors include Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Mick Fleetwood and Paul Jones."

Been shown a couple of times before, but well worth a repeat viewing.

[Barry]

Another excellent evening's viewing:

7:30 Monitor: 100 Elgar

"A 1962 film by director Ken Russell profiling composer Edward Elgar. The programme features dramatic reconstructions of events from Elgar's life and was originally aired as the 100th edition of the Monitor documentary series."

(This was the first of Russell's composer biopics. This along with his biopic on the life of Delius: 'Song of Summer' are, in my opinion, amongst his best and most sympathetic. His later treatment of composers were, again in my opinion, over-the-top 'hatchet' jobs.)


8:30 Transatlantic Sessions


9:00 Paul Simon: Live at Webster Hall, New York

"A June 2011 concert bt the singer recorded on the final night of his So Beautiful or So What tour, which saw him playing at small clubs and theatres across the USA. He performs songs including The Ovvious Child, Kodachrome, Dazzling Blue, Rewrite and The Afterlife."


10:00 Imagine...
Simon & Garfunkel: the Harmony Game

"The story behind the making of Simon and Garfunkel's 1970 Bridge over Troubled Water, a creative high point in the duo's career that turned out to be their final studio record together. The film covers all aspects of the album's creation, including the emotional fireworks behind the technical breakthroughs, and features archive footage and interviews with Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and their collaborators"

(Repeat broadcast)


11:15 BBC One Sessions: Paul Simon

"The singer/songwriter and his band appear in an intimate concert from LSO St Luke's in Schorditch, London, playing songs from throughout his career."

[Barry]

8.30 Transatlantic Sessions

New Series 1/6

“Bluegrass singer and musician Alison Krauss, blues singer Eric Bibb, multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz and Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes are among the performers in a showcase of folk and roots musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the US.”



9.00 Arena: Sonny Rollins – beyond the Notes

“Dick Fontaine profiles renowned saxophonist Sonny Rollins, documenting his importance in shaping the direction of jazz throughout the 20th century and discovering why music remains the driving force in his life. The film-maker also goes behind the scenes at Rollins’s 80th birthday party concert, which took place in New York in September 2010.”



10.0 Arena: Sonny Rollins ’74 – Rescued!

“The jazz musician performs at Ronnie Scott’s in London’s Soho with a band including guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano-saxophone player Rufus Harley, in a film shown for the first time since it was recorded in 1974.”



11.0 Omnibus: Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz

“A 1989 tribute to the influential saxophone player, who opened his own Soho jazz club in 1959 where his friends could play music. Interviews with celebrity fans and footage of performances at the venue.”

[Alex_UK]

Looks good Barry - the Rescued Sonny Rollins '74 Ronnie Scott's show looks especially so :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Also at midnight we have:

00:00–01:00
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.

- a repeat I think but if it's the one I think it is, it was very good - Kind of Blue/Mingus Ah Um/Take Five etc.

[Barry]

Also at midnight we have:

00:00–01:00
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.

- a repeat I think but if it's the one I think it is, it was very good - Kind of Blue/Mingus Ah Um/Take Five etc.

Didn't spot that one Chris. Thanks for the 'heads up'. :)

[snuffbox]

Not at all bad:):):)

[morris_minor]

Good bit of programming I thought. Especially liked the one on Ronnie Scott's Club. Brought back happy memories of my visits there in the early 70s :).

[Pete The Cat]

Can I add a good word for Sky Arts 1 ? They frequently show abridged versions of commercially available concerts, Rockpalast re-runs, have the Classic Albums series and quite a few festival compilations. Although it's mostly existing material and everything is repeated frequently, if you like classic rock and alternative music it's worth a dabble now and again.

Pete

[RichB]

+1 for SKY arts via Tivo, been some great stuff on there recently.

In particular the From the Basement sessions featuring Sonic Youth, Beck, Jaime Liddel. Last night a buddy and I settled down post-pub with Eric Clapton's 24 Nights I'd tivo'd from earlier in the week. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[Haselsh1]

Friday 23rd March 2012 on BBC4, the making of Peter Gabriel's 'So' album at nine o'clock.

[MartinT]

Thanks, Shaun!

[Spectral Morn]

Indeed cheers :cool:


Regards D S D L

[peelaaa]

Friday 23rd March 2012 on BBC4, the making of Peter Gabriel's 'So' album at nine o'clock.

Missed it, one of my favourite albums too.

[Barry]

Last night's musical theme on BBC4 was "prog rock". Unfortuately the most interesting programme for me, that discussing the history of prog rock, was utterly spoilt for me. Around midnight there were long spells of signal drop out from Freeview, due I assume, to engineers working on the transmitters in readiness for the digital switchover in April. :(

[Rare Bird]

Dont worry Barry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g8tfv/Prog_Rock_Britannia_An_Observation_in_Three_Moveme nts/

[Barry]

Dont worry Barry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g8tfx/Prog_at_the_BBC/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g8tfv/Prog_Rock_Britannia_An_Observation_in_Three_Moveme nts/

Thanks André

[The Grand Wazoo]

Queen night tonight (mostly):

21:00–22:00
Queen - Days of Our Lives
Episode 1
1/2. The story of British rock band Queen, formed in 1971. (R)

22:00–23:00
Queen - Days of Our Lives
Episode 2
2/2. The second half of this documentary sees Queen at the peak of their powers. (R)

23:00–23:50
Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert
Concert by the rock band Queen from Christmas Eve 1975 at London's Hammersmith Odeon. (R)

23:50–01:20
Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold
Including Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, the Jam and Blondie. (R)
Back to top
LATE

01:20–02:20
When Rock Goes Acoustic
Documentary taking a look at the love affair between rock and the acoustic guitar. (R)

02:20–03:50
Angelic Voices: The Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral
The story of choristers at Salisbury Cathedral from 900 years ago to the present day. (R)




But also, fans of the lady warbler may be interested to know that at 2 am on Radio 6 Music there's also a 1 hr. Classic Concert recording of Laura Marling live on the Park Stage at Glastonbury in 2010.

[dantheman91]

:cool:

Fantastic so far :)

[sparrow]

Watched the Queen docs last night....I had a lump in my throat at the end when Freddie was dying. Such a waste and he was aware he was walking on coals with his promiscuous lifestyle. Still sad though.. he was a great talent.

[StanleyB]

Queen night tonight (mostly):

23:50–01:20
Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold
Including Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, the Jam and Blondie. (R)

Now that's worth staying up for, especially if it was originally presented by Anne Nightingale :drunk:.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Tonight:


19:30–21:00
BBC Young Musician 2012, Keyboard Final
With Dominic Degavino, Victor Lim, Yuanfan Yang, Adam Boeker and Martin Bartlett.

21:00–22:00
Sweet Home Alabama: The Southern Rock Saga
How the 1970s rebel rock bands of the American Deep South rose up and conquered the world.

22:00–23:00
Southern Rock at the BBC
With Delaney & Bonnie, Black Oak Arkansas, the Charlie Daniels Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

23:00–23:45
The Old Grey Whistle Test - Lynyrd Skynyrd in Concert
Bob Harris presents a 1975 Lynyrd Skynyrd concert from BBC TV Theatre, Shepherd's Bush. (R)

23:45–00:45
The Old Grey Whistle Test - Macon Whoopee
With Wet Willie, Marshall Tucker Band, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett and Stillwater. (R)



........and then around we go again:

00:45–01:50
Sweet Home Alabama: The Southern Rock Saga

01:50–02:50
Southern Rock at the BBC

02:50–04:20
BBC Young Musician 2012, Keyboard Final



The accompanying book is available from Amazon:

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[Spectral Morn]

Cool

Sadly no 38 Special, Outlaws or Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet but still great stuff particularly I see that Still Water will be featured on one of them programs.


Regards D S D L

[Tim]

Not really music related, so perhaps not the right thread, but I didn't want to start a second BBC4 topic.
Anyway, I know there are fans here of programs such as The Killing and Wallander etc... starting tonight BBC4 are screening a new Scandi-crime drama called The Bridge.

"Crime drama in which a bi-national police team is put together to investigate when the body of a woman is found in the middle of the Oresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark"
In Swedish and Danish with English subtitles.

http://static.bbci.co.uk/programmeimages/640x360/series/b01gxlxj.jpg?nodefault=true

'The Bridge'
Parts 1 & 2 tonight
9.00pm & 10.00pm
On BBC4 and BBC HD

[morris_minor]

I'll be watching!

I've really got in to all the foreign language dramas BBC4 have served up. Have now read all the Wallender novels, and Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole books - these are great.

[MartinT]

starting tonight BBC4 are screening a new Scandi-crime drama called The Bridge.

I had already set it to record. Looks interesting and I'll start watching it tonight.

[Tim]

I had already set it to record. Looks interesting and I'll start watching it tonight.
Its excellent Martin, the female detective Saga Norén is something else.

[The Grand Wazoo]

We tend to shy away from the TV in this house, but we watched both episodes last night & thought it was excellent.

[MartinT]

Saga is an interesting character. Would you say Asperger's, or some other social disconnection ailment? I loved her calm assurance to the chap in the car that he wouldn't feel a thing :eek:

I looked up that bridge and it's one hell of a piece of engineering.

[morris_minor]

Not on tonight, but Friday 25th 19.30 (plus two late repeats Saturday and Monday):

Documentary on Frederick Delius (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01j0yys)

And for Scandidrama fans the original Wallander actor - Rolf Lassgard, is back next Sat for a two-parter as a profiler (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jg0nt). "Cracker" in Swedish. Tak!

[MartinT]

And for Scandidrama fans the original Wallander actor - Rolf Lassgard, is back next Sat for a two-parter as a profiler (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jg0nt). "Cracker" in Swedish. Tak!

I'm mourning the end of The Bridge so I'll check it out. Ah!

[morris_minor]

I'm mourning the end of The Bridge so I'll check it out. Ah!
Yes, good ending! Gotta love Saga; it would be good to listen in to the conversation at dinner :lol:.

I did feel the plot had holes the size of the Baltic Sea in it - not least being how could TT know that Martin would be assigned to the original top and bottom murder on the the bridge; I'm guessing that Copenhagen CID has more than one investigator . . But if you don't think too deeply it was a good series, the best aspect being the relationship between Martin and Saga IMO.

There's a season 2, so we can hope they're both back for that; Saga is, 'cos I read an interview with the actress on the Telegraph website . .

If there was a UK version, it could be called The Tunnel, and pair Maigret with Morse. :eek:

[MartinT]

There's a season 2

Great news! Saga is an intriguing creation and more than once I nearly spluttered coffee everywhere at something she said :)

[Tim]

not least being how could TT know that Martin would be assigned to the original top and bottom murder on the the bridge; I'm guessing that Copenhagen CID has more than one investigator . . But if you don't think too deeply it was a good series, the best aspect being the relationship between Martin and Saga IMO.
I think you could apply that logic to pretty much any crime drama to be honest, as I doubt there are many places in the world where the same Detectives always get the lead on murder cases - you would have to be a pretty unlucky Detective to get stuffed with all the work, all the time! :scratch: "Oh bloody hell Boss, not another murder case" :lol:

I too will miss it, I thought Saga was one of the most interesting characters that has ever been on TV and she played the part so well. Go Saga . . . maybe we should start a fan club? :D

http://www.zettelfilmreviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/saga_noren_bron.jpg

I want to know where that Club is she goes to when she's feeling 'frisky', as I'm setting up camp in there :eyebrows:

[morris_minor]

I want to know where that Club is she goes to when she's feeling 'frisky', as I'm setting up camp in there :eyebrows:

I expect there's a queue at the door by now . . . :lol:

[MartinT]

You may not want to try Saga's approach in the club though, Tim. You could end up with a very slapped face :lol:

[Tim]

You may not want to try Saga's approach in the club though, Tim.
I have a funny story which foils that theory Martin, mind you it was in 1978 and I was a lot younger and fitter then as a handsome 'new' sailorboy in Plymouth ;)

[MartinT]

Do tell, Tim. Did you try the Saga direct talkin' approach? Did it work?

[Tim]

Do tell, Tim. Did you try the Saga direct talkin' approach? Did it work?
Yes and yes to both questions - but I would as you say get a smack in the mouth if I tried it now :lol:

I was quite cocky as a 19 year old sailor! (excuse the pun :eek:)

[Canetoad]

David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust shows starting at 9 pm.

9:00 David Bowie and the story of Ziggy Stardust
10:00 The Genius of David Bowie
11:00 Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

[dantheman91]

Friday 29 june

quadrophenia ; can you see the real me.

quadrophenia

the who at the electric proms

[Zoidburg]

Friday 29 june

quadrophenia ; can you see the real me.

quadrophenia

the who at the electric proms

It's been great so far, I love quadrophenia, brilliant album.

[The Grand Wazoo]

I missed it, I was out of my brain on the train.




...........well, actually I was doing the washing up ...........close enough!

[Barry]

The Who at the Electric Proms was the best of the three programmes.

Chris, you can watch them later on BBC i-player.

[The Grand Wazoo]

If you like to indulge in a bit of Knopflering, then tonight's your night:

19:30 – 21:55
BBC Proms
2012 Season, Barenboim Conducts Beethoven Symphonies 1 and 2
Beethoven's First and Second Symphonies, performed by the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra.

21:55 – 22:55
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Mark Knopfler talks about how his songs have been influenced by his life and roots. (R)

22:55 – 00:05
Later... with Jools Holland
Later Presents Mark Knopfler
Jools Holland introduces a studio session from Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler. (R)

00:05 – 01:35
Seven Ages of Rock
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
7/7 The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music. (R)

01:35 – 02:35
Acoustic at the BBC
Acoustic guitar performances, including Jimmy Page, Oasis and Biffy Clyro. (R)

02:35 – 03:35
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Mark Knopfler talks about how his songs have been influenced by his life and roots. (R)

[Mike]

Need to set the TiVo box for later methinks...

Thanks, Martin!

[The Grand Wazoo]

Y're welcome Erik.

[Mike]

Y're welcome Erik.

Sorry, Chris. Been a bit preoccupied...

Did I ever tell you I was a dick? :lol:

[Mike]

Did I ever tell you the joke about pissing in the pool from the diving board? :D

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ha!!!

[Mr Kipling]

Sorry to hijack this thread. Just to say on RADIO 4 tomorrow at 11.30 there's an item about recording studios. Think it may be the start of a series.

A year or two ago there was a documentary on BBC about George Martin. It showed you him visiting his studio in Monsterrat and how it was now just an empty shell after being hit by a hurricane. It was so sad to see. I can't imagine how he must have been feeling. He helped build a community centre as something to replace it but would be more beneficial to the community as a whole.

Kind Regards,
Stephen

[Blackmass]

STORYVILLE: 'Anvil! The story of Anvil..' 11.15 tonight.

An amazing and surprising film.It doesn't matter whether your a fan of them or a fan of heavy metal.
Please,please watch it.It's a film about the human spirit and friendship.
A MUST SEE!
CHEERS :)

[Alex_UK]

Rather enjoying (cringing?) the "Country at the BBC" show tonight... A bit of a guilty pleasure, and I'm wondering how I know so many Country songs!? :eek:

[Barry]

Rather enjoying (cringing?) the "Country at the BBC" show tonight... A bit of a guilty pleasure, and I'm wondering how I know so many Country songs!

Go Alex, admit it - if you believed in reincarnation, you would wish to come back as Dolly Parton's bra! :eyebrows:

[Alex_UK]

Great idea Barry - I was just thinking what a mighty fine woman she is!

[Alex_UK]

amazing guitar - and amazing guitar playing - but from 1:30 on I just can't help thinking it's Vic Reeves pretending!

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[Alex_UK]

Great idea Barry - I was just thinking what a mighty fine woman she is!

Actually that should be WAS - why do people have to resort to ghastly plastic surgery - grow old gracefully...

[dantheman91]

Here comes the summer : the undertones story

[keiths]

Friday 14th Sept 2012

Fairport Convention and Richard Thompson stuff from 21:00

[dantheman91]

Mr Blue Sky: The story of Jeff Lynne and ELO.

[Audio Al]

Queens of British POP :)

[spendorman]

Thanks, nearly forgot this

[Audio Al]

Well , I really enjoyed that , seeing all the old footage and studio gear :eyebrows:

[spendorman]

Was great, another nice prog on same channel now, about Sandy Denny

[Blackmass]

Looking foward to seeing Joan as Policewoman on the Sandy Denny tribute gig:)

[roob]

Was Elton John on?

[Tim]

Sandy Denny is the benchmark that many, many artists aspire to.
I recorded it and am looking forward to watching it later, not least because I'm a huge fan of Joan Wasser :)

[Mike - H]

Just watched it on iplayer, very good, strange I only listened to Broken English this morning, an album I never tire of going back to.

Mike

[Tim]

What a great night that must have been and how good was PP Arnold :)

[tannoyman]

Lots of fun & frolics on TV tonight especially for fans of crusty old rock music.

01:20–02:50 Les Paul: Chasing Sound
Documentary profiling Les Paul, creator of the solid-body electric guitar. (R)


Hi Chris

You may be interested to know that Les Paul was also the designer of the studio underneath the Capitol Tower in Hollywood where some of Capitols finest records were made - Sinatra, Nat King Cole etc. Talented guy

Sadly I think the studio has now closed

David :):)

[MartinT]

On BBC One HD tonight at 22:35 - Imagine...How Music Makes Us Feel.

[Tim]

Imagine...How Music Makes Us Feel.
An interesting musical evening tonight Martin, with highs and lows ;)

We have Emeli Sandé & Jessye Norman on this program and then there's Tift Merritt & Land Del Ray on Later Live at 22:00. I'll let you guys work out which I think is which :eyebrows:

[MartinT]

Jessye Norman talking about Beim Schlafengehen. My second favourite classical song sung by my favourite soprano. That section alone was worth the whole series.

[Tim]

Now on Jessye Norman Martin I most defiantly agree with you ;)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Not BBC4, but BBC2 - Led Zeppelin - 'Celebration Day' is on tonight.

[Mr Kipling]

James Bond Night Tonight.

Right now Omnibus edition looking at the work of John Barry. Repeated at 11.30.

[Mr Kipling]

Just been watching Dora O Briain's Science Club: Music on BBC 2. Covered a number of very interesting aspects including cutting a valve down to look at its construction.

If you have the BBC i-player it's well worth a watch .

[Audioman]

Quite a good program (watched on iplayer). Now kicking myself for ignoring the previous episodes. They were a bit worried that the guest expert had destroyed a rare Telecaster but he said it was put back together - think that valve was a write off though. Brushed over the issue of computer music/autotune. It worries me someone teaching music/recording is pushing that technique as beneficial. Why didn't they show a 'proper' recording studio? The limit of hearing was interesting. I thought I could hear something at around 13khz over computer speakers (but even a couple of young audience members only reached 18khz).

Paul.

[Mr Kipling]

Hi Paul,

I missed the start of it. I couldn't hear anything above 13K either but I think it was my crap telly. I have found a couple of test tones and was surprised to find I can still hear 20K. Here's one:
http://moillusions.com

Quite surprised at the use of music therepy to help with Parkinson's Disease.

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30 - 21:30
BBC Proms 2011: Hooray for Hollywood
With excerpts from 42nd Street, Top Hat, Strike Up the Band and Swing Time.

21:30 – 22:45
Imagine... : Autumn 2010, Ray Davies - Imaginary Man
Alan Yentob meets Ray Davies who candidly discusses the vicissitudes of his career.

22:45 – 00:20
Arena: Dave Brubeck - In His Own Sweet Way
Profile of the influential jazz pianist Dave Brubeck as he approaches his 90th birthday.

00:20 – 01:20
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.

01:20 – 02:20
Omnibus: Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz
Documentary on the London venue opened in 1959 and now the heartbeat of British jazz.

02:20 – 03:35
Imagine... : Autumn 2010, Ray Davies - Imaginary Man
Alan Yentob meets Ray Davies who candidly discusses the vicissitudes of his career.

03:30 – 04:00
Top of the Pops
With the Rich Kids, Althea & Donna, Gordon Giltrap, Terry Wogan, Yellow Dog and Baccara.

[MartinT]

Howard Goodall's Story of Music starts tonight at 23:00, BBC HD.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yep, looking forward to this - 6 parts, I think.

[morris_minor]

Howard Goodall's Story of Music starts tonight at 23:00, BBC HD.
Thanks Martin - I was going to record it, but never thought of looking on HD. Now I can watch Borgen and Story of Music :)

[Canetoad]

Recorded it. :)

[Barry]

Apologies for the late notification, but there’s some good viewing to be had tonight on BBC4.


7.30 Delius: Composer, Lover, Enigma
Insightful documentary on the life and career of composer Fredric Delius.

8.00 Love Me Do: the Beatles ‘62
Stuart Maconie celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles first hit single Love Me Do.

10.00 Ravi Shankar: between Two Worlds
Profile of the sitar player who died on December. Famous for teaching George Harrison to play the instrument, as well as his work with violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

11.00 A Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
Documentary telling the story of the first major charity rock event – the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh.

11.45 …Sings the Beatles
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Fab Four’s outstandingly successful Abbey Road album. First shown 2009

[StanleyB]

Many decades ago Ravi Shankar and George Harrison wrote a tune that I fell in love with from the moment I first heard it. I have no idea if this tune was ever popular in the UK but it was a big hit where I come from.
Enjoy the sitar play.

JCpYsRMy-RQ

[MartinT]

I just caught that Delius documentary, Barry, and it was fascinating. Wasn't Thomas Beecham a character?!

[Canetoad]

Tonight (Tuesday) Danny Baker's Great Album Showdown Part 1 of 3

Friday night Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

and

Documentary - When Albums Ruled The World.

Seems they're having a vinyl season.

[Roy S]

Tonight (Tuesday) Danny Baker's Great Album Showdown Part 1 of 3

Friday night Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

and

Documentary - When Albums Ruled The World.

Seems they're having a vinyl season.

Watched the Danny Baker programme, wasn't impressed. His assertion that he looked after his albums was somewhat contradicted when he said he didn't bother about all the weight at the end of the arm business & just stuck a coin on the headshell... :rolleyes: (and Jeremy Clarkson's first turntable was a Garrard 86SB...)

[keiths]

Watched the Danny Baker programme, wasn't impressed...)

Me too. And it looks like tonight's and tomorrow's are just more of the same but with worse music...

[MartinT]

I have to hand it to them for some rather excellent favourite album choices, none better than Jeremy Clarkson with Rumours, DSOTM and COTC.

[keiths]

I have to hand it to them for some rather excellent favourite album choices...
I agree - all the choices were excellent. It was just the waffle went on far too long. Would have made a much better 30 minute programme.

[jollyfix]

Yes good choices, and waffle, but a tv show about vinyl no matter how much waffle i thought it was fantastic to be viewing such a show, even when mr baker said that the Man LP 'BE GOOD TO YOURSELF' was not a great Lp, to me its one of my all time most played, i love it, c'mon top tune, got to have one of the best middle section of a rock/ prog song ever. Bananas.....

[Barry]

Again apologies for the late notification:

9.00 When Albums Ruled the World

Documentary exploring the heyday of LPs from the mid-1960s to the late 70s, as artists embraced the creative opportunities they offered for music and artwork.


10.30 Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

The creation of the rock band's ninth studio album Wish You Were Here, which was released in 1975 and topped the charts in the UK and America.


11.30 The Doors: the Story of LA Woman

The making of psychedelic rock band the Doors' 1971 album, which was recorded during a period of growing social unrest and change in America.

[Rare Bird]

Ill be watching the Doors one for def

[MartinT]

9.00 When Albums Ruled the World

Documentary exploring the heyday of LPs from the mid-1960s to the late 70s, as artists embraced the creative opportunities they offered for music and artwork.


10.30 Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

The creation of the rock band's ninth studio album Wish You Were Here, which was released in 1975 and topped the charts in the UK and America.

Thanks, Barry.

[Barry]

There were quite a few Rega arms and Linn LP12/Ittoks shown in the LP programme. What are they trying to say? :lol:

Gosh, didn't Grace Slick look 'matronly'?

[The Grand Wazoo]

I thought the programme was a trifle ropey. They had some great quotes that were badly sequenced to sort of, tell a re-imagining of history. Both this and the Danny Baker programme found it really hard to differentiate the concept of album and vinyl.

[Barry]

Oh, I found it fascinating - how the longer playing time the 12" LP could afford, allowed musicians to break away from the 2 -3 minute pop single constriction. And the battle to have radio stations embrace LP tracks.

Agreed the emergence of the 'concept album' was a little muddled (with that of the so-called 'Rock Opera').

I expect most viewers watching the programme said to themselves "Hey I've got that one - and that one - and that one". And possibly "Oh no - that one was a load of crap!" :eyebrows:

[Roy S]

Great big ad for Dynavector when Noel Gallagher played 'Never mind the B*****ks'

[Rare Bird]

There were quite a few Rega arms and Linn LP12/Ittoks shown in the LP programme. What are they trying to say? :lol:

Gosh, didn't Grace Slick look 'matronly'?

Ive not had chance to watch yet :(

[MartinT]

Grace Slick looked shockingly old. Billy Cobham has aged much more gracefully. Some fascinating footage and a good homage to the album. I guess they couldn't fit everything in, but it was satisfying enough in content and well put together.

[Audioman]

One thing of note they showed pressing the new Court Of The Crimson King vinyl lp both at the start and the end. More Rega turntables and arms than any other make shown. I've seen Grace Slick looking worse in recent clips. She is 73 now and being retired from music obviously doesn't see the need to work on appearances. She also had a serious digestive illness a few years ago which may account partly for her appearance.

[Mr Kipling]

Dusty Springfield night tonight.

[wee tam]

:)
Dusty Springfield night tonight.

[Clothears]

I really enjoyed the Dusty documentary last night, what a voice.


.

[MartinT]

Damn, missed it. Will check out BBC iPlayer.

[Mr Kipling]

Dusty at the Beeb is on again tonight at 22.50 (the duet with Alf Garnett was little unusual). The other two items are on Monday morning from 1.15 to 2.40. I can record them for you, if you want,

[MartinT]

Thanks, Stephen but I've got it. Found Dusty on iPlayer and got the Sky HD box to download it too.

[chelsea]

Bbc 4 now dr feelgood oil city confidential.Brilliant doc.

[Clothears]

Richard Thompson on BBC4 tonight, filmed on his recent tour. Ace!


.

[Barry]

Madness live, starting off the "Goodbye Television Centre" theme, were also very good.

Felt sorry for both the musicians and the audience. The venue was just outside Television Centre. It was raining and the horn players were wearing gloves!

[morris_minor]

Very sad to see TVC close. The building is now old-fashioned, and not suited to modern TV production and would cost a fortune to refurbish and modernise technically, but part of the country's heritage is being lost. Just another act of establishment vandalism. :steam:

[Mr Kipling]

Enjoyed the Dr. Feelgood item. Sadly Wilco has been diagnosed with terminal pancriatic cancer and has decided not to have treatment.

When you look back at the '70s and the diversity of music there was, it was quite astonishing really. It must have been the most creative decade for music we're ever likely to see.

[Barry]

Enjoyed the Dr. Feelgood item. Sadly Wilco has been diagnosed with terminal pancriatic cancer and has decided not to have treatment.

When you look back at the '70s and the diversity of music there was, it was quite astonishing really. It must have been the most creative decade for music we're ever likely to see.

Wilco Johnson appeared as a guest with Madness at the "Goodbye Television Centre" concert shown yesterday.

Would largely agree with you concerning the 'creative' '70s, but I has to be remembered there was an awful lot of crap churned out as well.

[shane]

A little surprised to see Wilko turn up in Game Of Thrones. Looks the part, though!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CxuwZtUxHJA/UO93pnlVELI/AAAAAAAASIA/ZWB_RmW43zE/s1600/actor+has+terminal+cancer.jpg

[Mr Kipling]

Wilco Johnson appeared as a guest with Madness at the "Goodbye Television Centre" concert shown yesterday.

Would largely agree with you concerning the 'creative' '70s, but I has to be remembered there was an awful lot of crap churned out as well.

You're right of course saying there was crap. But it couldn't all be great. When you think about the charts you could have a mix of allsorts: rock/glam rock/pop/folk/comedy/disco/instrumental/country/punk. Allsorts.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Jazz and Verdi tonight:

19:30 – 20:30
The Genius of Verdi with Rolando Villazón
Tenor Rolando Villazón reveals an insider's view on performing Verdi's music.


20:30 – 21:00
Jazz 625: The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme.


21:00 – 22:00
Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas
Documentary celebrating some of the greatest female jazz singers of the 20th century.


22:00 – 23:00
Jazz Divas Gold
Classics from the archives, including performances from Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.


23:00 – 00:00
Jazz Piano Gold
With Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Stan Tracey, Duke Ellington and others.


00:00 – 01:00
Arena - Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.



Then it goes round again for another go at the Jazz Ladies & Sonny Rollins.
01:00 – 02:00
Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas
Documentary celebrating some of the greatest female jazz singers of the 20th century.


02:00 – 03:00
Jazz Divas Gold
Classics from the archives, including performances from Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.


03:00 – 04:00
Arena - Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.

[John]

I really loved the Sonny Rollins documentary. Just awe inspiring

[gariusmacus]

I really loved the Sonny Rollins documentary. Just awe inspiring

+1 :)

[keiths]

Yeah, really enjoyed it. How many 80 year olds can blow a tenor sax for 2+ hours :eek:

Played everything I have by him earlier and really need to seek out some more. I scored a really nice early copy of 'The Bridge' on vinyl recently that sounds fantastic.

Cheers,
Keith

[The Grand Wazoo]

Jazz again tonight, though mostly of the trad flavour......


19:30 – 20:00
Concerto at the BBC Proms: Mendelssohn Violin
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, performed by violin soloist Janine Jansen.

20:00 – 21:00
Symphony: Genesis and Genius
Simon Russell Beale takes a look at the symphonic works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. (R)

21:00 – 22:00
50s Britannia: Trad Jazz Britannia
Documentary looking at Britain's post-war infatuation with old New Orleans jazz.

22:00 – 22:40
Jazz 625
New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band.

22:40 – 23:40
Smokey Dives
Documentary showing how drab post-war Britain was enlivened by the trad-jazz scene.

23:40 – 00:40
Arena: Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974.


00:40 – 01:40
Omnibus: Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz
Documentary on the London venue opened in 1959 and now the heartbeat of British jazz.

01:40 – 02:40
50s Britannia:Trad Jazz Britannia
Documentary looking at Britain's post-war infatuation with old New Orleans jazz.

02:40 – 03:40
Smokey Dives
Documentary showing how drab post-war Britain was enlivened by the trad-jazz scene.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Mostly Otis tonight:

19:30 – 20:00
Concerto at the BBC Proms: Mozart Clarinet
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, with English clarinet soloist Julian Bliss.

20:00 – 21:00
Symphony: Beethoven and Beyond
Simon Russell Beale looks at the symphonies of Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz and Liszt.

21:00 – 22:00
Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador
First-ever TV documentary about the legendary soul singer Otis Redding.

22:00 – 23:00
Otis Redding & Friends: Stax Volt Revue '67
Concert filmed in Norway in 1967, with Booker T & The MGs, Sam and Dave and Otis Redding.

23:00 – 00:00
Classic Soul at the BBC
With Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.


LATE
00:00 – 01:00
Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador
First-ever TV documentary about the legendary soul singer Otis Redding.

01:00 – 02:00
Otis Redding & Friends: Stax Volt Revue '67
Concert filmed in Norway in 1967, with Booker T & The MGs, Sam and Dave and Otis Redding.

02:00 – 03:00
Classic Soul at the BBC
With Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.

[Tim]

It is without doubt a golden night on 4 Chris :)

And thanks for all the work you do here too, it is appreciated :cool:

[The Grand Wazoo]

No worries Tim
I just wish I could remember to do it on a Thursday night!

I'll be recording this stuff - as you say, it's a proper bumper schedule tonight.

[dantheman91]

Tonight :

Bobby Womack Across 110th Street (He has celestion ditton 66's )
Ike & Tine Turner - Wilson Pickett & friends Live in Ghana 1971

[The Grand Wazoo]

It's a bit of a mixed bag tonight:

19:30 – 21:05
Written on Skin from the ROH
An opera by composer George Benjamin and playwright Martin Crimp at the Royal Opera House.

21:05 – 22:05
Glastonbury 2013: Seasick Steve
A performance from the West Holts Stage by US bluesman Seasick Steve.

22:05 – 23:05
Disco at the BBC
Featuring Chic, Labelle, Rose Royce, the Village People, Gladys Knight and many more.

23:05 – 00:20
Glastonbury 2013: Chic featuring Nile Rodgers
A performance on the West Holts Stage by Chic, led by original member Nile Rodgers.


LATE

00:20 – 01:20
The Joy of Disco
How the much-derided music genre of disco actually changed the world.

01:20 – 02:50
Festivals Britannia
Documentary telling the story of the evolution of the British music festival.

02:50 – 03:55
Disco at the BBC
Featuring Chic, Labelle, Rose Royce, the Village People, Gladys Knight and many more.

[RichB]

Watched all of the chic set last night via the BBC red button. Fantastic

[The Grand Wazoo]

Nothing new tonight, I don't think......but here it is anyway.


7:30pm
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Proms on Four: Friday Night at the Proms
Season 1 Episode 1: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
From the Royal Albert Hall, London, Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in performances of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor and Nielsen's Fourth Symphony (Inextinguishable), which features a battle between two sets of timpani. Piano soloist Nobuyuki Tsujii, whose blindness is no barrier to his musical talent, makes his Proms debut. Introduced by Samira Ahmed


9:00pm
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Director's Cut
Profile of the flamboyant Queen frontman, exploring his time away from the band - including a collaboration with Michael Jackson and the triumphant Barcelona duet with Montserrat Caballé. The programme also examines his life as a gay man who was not yet publicly out. Featuring rare archive footage and interviews with bandmates Brian May and Roger Taylor, as well as friends and admirers including Paul Gambaccini, Montserrat Caballé and Matt Lucas. Extended version of a documentary originally shown as part of the Imagine strand


10:25pm
Queen Live in Budapest: Hungarian Rhapsody
A performance by the rock band recorded at Nepstadion in Budapest, Hungary, during the 1986 Magic Tour, which was the last to feature vocalist Freddie Mercury. Performed in front of 80,000 fans, the set includes hits Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and I Want to Break Free


12:00am
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 2: Stairway to Heaven
How British bands thrived amid the culture of excess that began to dominate rock music in the 1970s. The programme examines how Cream broke into the American market during the late 1960s, before Led Zeppelin achieved even greater success at the start of the 1970s, fundamentally altering the sound of rock as a result. The programme also recalls the 1974 California Jam, where acts including Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer played to an estimated crowd of one million people, and charts the rise of arena rock concerts during the decade. With contributions by Jimmy Page, Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, Tony Iommi, John Lord, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Jeff Lynne



12:55am
Guitar Heroes on Later with Jools Holland
A collection of performances by guitarists who have rocked the Later studio since 1995. Featuring appearances by Buddy Guy and the home-grown musicians he inspired, including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Pete Townshend. They are joined on the bill by Santana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the White Stripes and Radiohead.



1:55am
Sounds of the 70s
Season 1 Episode 10: Sounds of the 70s 2 New Wave - Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick
Performances by new wave bands from the BBC archives, including Elvis Costello, the Police, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Squeeze, Blondie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Cars, Patti Smith and Iggy Pop


Then it goes around again.....

2:25am
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Director's Cut

[Barry]

I heard the Rachmaninov and Nielsen on Radio 3, Tuesday night. What a superb performance - and despite what the naysayers say (:doh:), I think the BBC do a pretty good job in relaying the concerts from the Albert Hall. :)

[MartinT]

and despite what the naysayers say (:doh:), I think the BBC do a pretty good job in relaying the concerts from the Albert Hall. :)


Yes, I agree Barry.

[The Grand Wazoo]

......and tonight's entertainment will mostly be:


7:30pm
National Youth Orchestra USA - Proms on Four: Friday Night at the Proms
Season 1 Episode 2: National Youth Orchestra USA
From the Royal Albert Hall, London, the newly formed National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America make their UK debut under conductor Valery Gergiev. The concert features performances of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with regular Proms artist Joshua Bell, and Shostakovich's Symphony No 10 - a stirring and powerful musical protest against oppression.


9:10pm
It's Slade
Documentary
First shown in 1999 about the band. During their career, the group, led by Noddy Holder, went from skinheads to mirror-hatted, platform shoe-wearing glam rockers, before finally re-emerging as hard rock heroes. Their six number-one singles in the 1970s included Cum on Feel the Noize, Mama Weer All Crazee Now and Merry Xmas Everybody, and they also sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Featuring contributions by band members Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell, as well as fans and friends such as Noel Gallagher, Ozzy Osbourne and Suzi Quatro.

10:00pm
Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold
Archive performances from the BBC music series, featuring Elton John, David Bowie, Captain Beefheart, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Curtis Mayfield, New York Dolls, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Brinsley Schwarz, Gil Scott-Heron, Blondie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Jam, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop, Cher and Greg Allman, Argent, Steppenwolf, Lindisfarne, Dr Feelgood and Johnny Winter

11:30pm
David Bowie and the Story of Ziggy Stardust
Jarvis Cocker narrates this insight into the singer-songwriter's creation of his glam-rock alter ego, revealing how his hair styles, unique fashion sense, stage presentation and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars turned him into an overnight success. Featuring contributions by Elton John, Marc Almond, Holly Johnson, Peter Hook and Jon Savage



And then again......


12:30am
It's Slade

1:20am
Old Grey Whistle Test: 70s Gold


2:50am
David Bowie and the Story of Ziggy Stardust

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30 pm
Proms on Four: Friday Night at the Proms
Season 1 Episode 5: Bach Oratorios
John Eliot Gardiner, a major exponent of Bach's music, conducts the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists in two moving works - the Easter and Ascension oratorios - both of which are based on events in the life of Christ. Suzy Klein introduces the performances from London's Royal Albert Hall


9:00pm
Pre-Punk 1972-1976: Punk Britannia
Episode 1: Pre-Punk 1972-1976
An insight into the musical landscape of the 1970s, exploring the development, influence and legacy of the punk genre, beginning with the rise of pub rock and the emergence of bands including Dr Feelgood, Ducks Deluxe and Kilburn & the High Roads. Featuring contributions by artists including Paul Weller, John Lydon, Mick Jones, Adam Ant and Wilko Johnson. Narrated by Peter Capaldi


10:00pm
Punk 1976-1978: Punk Britannia
Episode 2: Punk 1976-1978
The documentary reaches the pinnacle of the punk era, 1976 to 1978, exploring how bands including Sex Pistols and Buzzcocks helped spread the genre's popularity around the UK, but their controversial lifestyles divided opinions. The Roxy nightclub in London's Covent Garden proved a hotspot for bands including the Jam to gain support, but Sex Pistols' split in 1978 proved a blow to the future of punk rock. With contributions by John Lydon, Mick Jones, Paul Weller and Sioxsie Sioux. Narrated by Peter Capaldi


11:00pm
Post-punk 1978-1981Punk Britannia
Episode 3: Post-punk 1978-1981
An insight into the post-punk era between 1978 and 1981, when a new generation of artists emerged, inspired by the genre's rebellious nature. Gang of Four and Scritti Politti infused their music with radical politics, while the Pop Group adopted an anti-capitalist sentiment. Featuring contributions by John Lydon, Mark E Smith, Jerry Dammers and Peter Hook. Narrated by Peter Capaldi


12:00am
Punk Britannia at the BBC
A celebration of punk music from between 1975 and 1981, featuring archive performances by British bands including Dr Feelgood, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Gang of Four, the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Damned and Buzzcocks


1:00am
Evidently - John Cooper Clarke
A celebration of the Salford punk poet's life and work, with contributions from Bill Bailey, Plan B, Steve Coogan, Kate Nash, the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, Miranda Sawyer and Paul Morley. The programme explores the contributions he has made to poetry, comedy and music, and how he has remained a significant influence on the popular culture of four decades


2:00am
Blondie: One Way or Another
Profile of the pop group founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, one of the world's most successful bands to be fronted by a woman, which first rose to fame in the mid-1970s. The programme features interviews with former members and fellow performers including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, who discuss Blondie's eclectic brand of music. Mark Radcliffe narrates

[chelsea]

Seen them before but well worth another watch.
The blondie one is interesting.

[Trumpton_Rioter]

I watched them a while ago - brought back some good memories

[Barry]

Even better viewing is "Telstar; the Joe Meek Story", being shown on BBC2 tonight at 11.05.

Biographical drama. In the 1960s, music producer Joe Meek invented new methods of recording that resulted in a string of hit records. But behind the genius lay a troubled soul who struggled to come to terms with his sexuality and was prone to violent outbursts, ultimately leading to tragedy.

The film contains some shocking scenes: one of which is of Meek throwing a Ferrograph tape machine out of a first-floor window in a fit of pique!

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30
BBC Proms
2013 Season, Proms on Four: John Wilson's Hollywood Rhapsody
The music of Hollywood, including Herrmann's Psycho and Korngold's Robin Hood.
At the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces the ever-popular John Wilson and his orchestra in a celebration of the music of Hollywood. Bernard Herrmann's Psycho, Erich Korngold's Robin Hood, Max Steiner's Casablanca and Miklos Rozsa's Ben Hur are among the film scores featured, performed by the orchestra Wilson describes as 'a symphony orchestra with an old-fashioned dance band in the middle'. With soloists Venera Gimadieva, Matthew Ford and Jane Monheit.


21:20
Youssou N'Dour: Voice of Africa
Documentary telling the remarkable life story of Senegal's most renowned singer/composer, Youssou N'Dour. He found international fame with the song 7 Seconds, but he became the voice of Africa through the emotional power of his songs followed by a dangerous move into politics. The film tracks Youssou's personal journey, with performances and rare footage from around the world, beginning in the remote desert landscape where Youssou chose to announce his return to music in February 2013. Featuring contributions from Youssou himself, his family, friends and band members, Peter Gabriel and Neneh Cherry, plus archive, home movies and performances from throughout his career.

22:20
BBC Four Sessions
Youssou N'Dour
The crown prince of African music, Youssou N'Dour, in fiery form on the last night of his 2003 European tour at the Union Chapel in London.
Mixing material from his highly acclaimed album Nothing's In Vain (Coono Du Reer) with classic songs like Immigres and Seven Seconds from his back catalogue, Dakar's favourite son mixes acoustic intimacy with all-singing, all-dancing showstoppers in a joyous celebration of his music.

23:20
Imagine...
Summer 2012, Paul Simon's Graceland - Under African Skies
Examines how Paul Simon's Graceland album affected South African liberation.
Paul Simon's Graceland album is one of his greatest achievements - a brilliant fusion of African rhythms and western pop which became a global phenomenon. It also proved hugely controversial, as Simon broke the UN-backed cultural boycott of a country still under the grip of apartheid.
Joe Berlinger's film captures Simon's return to South Africa 25 years on and contrasts the value of individual artistic expression versus collective political action as instruments of change. Did Paul Simon's unique collaboration with South Africa's township musicians set back the clock of South African liberation or drive it forward?

LATE

00:50
BBC One Sessions
Paul Simon


01:40
Youssou N'Dour: Voice of Africa


02:40
BBC Four Sessions
Youssou N'Dour

[MartinT]

Sunday 1 September
7.30pm – c9.50pm
Royal Albert Hall
Proms on TV

Arvo Pärt - Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten (6 mins)
Britten - Violin Concerto (36 mins)
INTERVAL
Berlioz - Overture 'Le corsaire' (10 mins)
Saint-Saëns - Symphony No. 3 in C minor, 'Organ' (36 mins)

Janine Jansen violin
Thierry Escaich organ
Orchestre de Paris
Paavo Järvi conductor

It's being broadcast on Radio 3 and recorded for BBC4, although I'm uncertain as to whether that'll be live or later.

Ruth and I will be there :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
The Sound + the Fury: A Century of Music
Season 1 Episode 2: Free for All
Exploring the effects totalitarian regimes had on music during the 20th century, including Germany's prohibition of pieces written by Jews, African-Americans and communists. Plus, how a new generation of European composers such as Stockhausen ushered in avant-garde experimentation. Featuring contributions by Pierre Boulez, Michael Tilson-Thomas, Peter Maxwell-Davies, Harrison Birtwhistle and John Adams


8:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions - Season 6 Episode 2
Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas invite Mary Chapin Carpenter from the US, Irish star Maura O'Connell, Hebridean Julie Fowlis and bluegrass musician Tim O'Brien to perform at the show's new studios overlooking Loch Lomond


9:00pm
Elton John in Concert 2013
As part of BBC Radio 2's In Concert series, the singer performs in the art deco surroundings of the BBC's Radio Theatre in Old Broadcasting House. Featuring renditions of classic hits such as Rocket Man, I'm Still Standing and Your Song, as well as material from his new album The Diving Board


10:00pm
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
The story of the Middlesex-born singer-songwriter's formative years, including his childhood, his first break in the British music business and his rise to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. As well as interviews with the singer himself, the programme also features the memories of colleagues and collaborators including lyricist Bernie Taupin and Leon Russell, with whom he worked on new album The Union


11:00pm
Elton John at the BBC
A selection of interviews, news clips and archive BBC session performances from throughout the singer-songwriter's career, including footage from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops


12:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA
Compilation of US chart hits by British bands, featuring the Cure, Supertramp, Coldplay, the Dave Clark Five, Black Sabbath, A Flock of Seagulls and Bush


1:00am
Elton John in Concert 2013


2:00am
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water


3:00am
Elton John at the BBC

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Symphony
Season 1 Episode 1: Genesis and Genius

Simon Russell Beale charts the history of classical symphonies, beginning with the works of three of the most renowned composers of all time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. He explores how the Austrian-born Haydn's work was influenced by his time in England, examines how the prodigious talent of Mozart caused a sensation in the 18th century, and explains why Beethoven's Eroica is still regarded as one of the greatest symphonies ever created - more than 200 years after it was written



8:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions
Season 6 Episode 4:

Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's studios overlooking Loch Lomond by Edinburgh accordionist Phil Cunningham and Irish flute and tin whistle player Mike McGoldrick



9:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 1: How the West Was Won

British bands' attempts to find success in the USA, beginning in the 1960s, the decade in which acts including the Beatles, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits and the Animals found fame on both sides of the Atlantic. The documentary examines how British musicians and American audiences became fascinated by each other's cultures, and features contributions by Paul McCartney, Graham Nash, Peter Noone, Eric Burdon, Donovan and Micky Dolenz



10:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 2: Stairway to Heaven

How British bands thrived amid the culture of excess that began to dominate rock music in the 1970s. The programme examines how Cream broke into the American market during the late 1960s, before Led Zeppelin achieved even greater success at the start of the 1970s, fundamentally altering the sound of rock as a result. The programme also recalls the 1974 California Jam, where acts including Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer played to an estimated crowd of one million people, and charts the rise of arena rock concerts during the decade. With contributions by Jimmy Page, Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, Tony Iommi, John Lord, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Jeff Lynne



11:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 3: We're the Kids in America

The popularity of British acts in 1980s America, explaining why the Sex Pistols' US tour ended in disaster, but paved the way for others, including Squeeze, Elvis Costello, the Cure, and particularly the Police, who went on to become one of the most popular bands in the world. The programme also explores how the launch of MTV provided a platform for the likes of Duran Duran, Culture Club, Adam Ant and A Flock of Seagulls to score transatlantic hits, and reveals how British and American acts found new inspiration in each other's work, before explaining why the US charts went on to be dominated by homegrown artists and genres. Featuring contributions by John Lydon and Robert Smith


12:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA

Compilation of US chart hits by British bands, featuring the Cure, Supertramp, Coldplay, the Dave Clark Five, Black Sabbath, A Flock of Seagulls and Bush



1:00am
Paul McCartney at the Electric Proms

From the Roundhouse in north London, Paul McCartney performs at the five-day festival celebrating 'new moments in music'. The former Beatle released his 21st solo album Memory Almost Full earlier this year, selling more than a million copies worldwide, and learned to play the mandolin specifically for this project - the result being the infectious Dance Tonight



2:00am
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

Documentary examining the career of the musician, featuring an interview in which he talks about the influence of his life and background on the songs he has written. The programme traces his working life, from his beginnings playing in pubs in Leeds in the 1970s, to his success with Dire Straits and writing of the Brothers in Arms album, as well as his world tour as a solo artist



3:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA

[John]

If you missed this I really recommend this Doc about Jimmy Hendrix
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03gln7r/imagine..._Winter_2013_Jimi_Hendrix_Hear_My_Train_ A_Comin/

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ha! We recorded it & I'm watching the titles roll right now!

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Symphony - Season 1 Episode 4: Revolution and Rebirth
Simon Russell Beale charts how classical music evolved during the 20th century, as the world changed more rapidly than ever before. He explores the importance of Shostakovich's symphonies in the Soviet Union, and examines how composers including Charles Ives and Aaron Copland left their mark on American music - but discovers technological innovations had the biggest impact of all


8:30pm
Sacred Music: The Story of Allegri's Miserere
Simon Russell Beale explores the 300-year history behind the sacred choral work, which was decreed by the Pope to be too beautiful to be heard outside the Sistine Chapel. An English organist, a choirmaster from Worcester and the great composers Mozart and Mendelssohn all played a part in the transformation of Allegri's original 17th-century composition into the haunting music known today. Featuring a performance of the piece by award-winning choir the Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers


9:00pm
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Mark Kidel directs a profile of the singer-songwriter, who began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the the British new wave movement later that decade. The story is picked up from the star's childhood under the influence of his father, Ross McManus, a Catholic education which left a big impression on him, and his overnight success with the Attractions. The musician himself talks openly about the shaping of his career and life, and revisits the places where he grew up


10:00pm
Later Presents - Elvis Costello in Concert
Jools Holland introduces a studio performance by the singer-songwriter, featuring the classics Pump It Up and Watching the Detectives. The performer is accompanied by the Attractions and the Brodsky Quartet


11:00pm
Blondie: One Way or Another
Profile of the pop group founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, one of the world's most successful bands to be fronted by a woman, which first rose to fame in the mid-1970s. The programme features interviews with former members and fellow performers including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, who discuss Blondie's eclectic brand of music. Mark Radcliffe narrates


12:10am
Guitar Heroes at the BBC - Season 1 Episode 6
Archive footage from BBC music shows of the 1970s, including Pete Townshend of the Who, acoustic numbers by Davy Graham and Ralph McTell, and the talents of Americans Nils Lofgren and Ted Nugent. Also featured are performances by the Faces, Chris Spedding, the Runaways, Judas Priest, ZZ Top and the Cate Brothers


Then it goes round again....

1:10am
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

2:10am
Later Presents - Elvis Costello in Concert

3:15am
Sacred Music: The Story of Allegri's Miserere

[MartinT]

Symphony - Season 1 Episode 4: Revolution and Rebirth
Simon Russell Beale charts how classical music evolved during the 20th century, as the world changed more rapidly than ever before. He explores the importance of Shostakovich's symphonies in the Soviet Union, and examines how composers including Charles Ives and Aaron Copland left their mark on American music - but discovers technological innovations had the biggest impact of all

Thanks for that. Now remotely set to record (the wonders of MySky).

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala Concert
To mark 50 years since the cinema release of the first Bond film Dr No, the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Carl Davis, performs music from the 007 movies, including Diamonds Are Forever, GoldenEye and From Russia with Love. The concert, recorded in November 2012 at London's Royal Festival Hall, also features singers Mary Carewe and Lance Ellington, and is presented by Honor Blackman, famous for her role as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger

9:00pm
Blondie: One Way or Another
Profile of the pop group founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, one of the world's most successful bands to be fronted by a woman, which first rose to fame in the mid-1970s. The programme features interviews with former members and fellow performers including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, who discuss Blondie's eclectic brand of music. Mark Radcliffe narrates

10:15pm
Sound City
Dave Grohl presents a look at the Californian recording studio.

12:00am
Sings the Great American Songbook
A compilation of archive performances of hits composed by American songwriters including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Featuring music by Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry, Captain Sensible, Jamie Cullum and Florence and the Machine

1:00am
When Rock Goes Acoustic
Musicians discuss the importance of the acoustic guitar in rock music, revealing how performers can often get more attention by playing quietly, and recalling some of the instrument's most notable contributions to the genre. Among those appearing are Johnny Marr, Keith Richards, Joan Armatrading, Roger McGuinn, James Dean Bradfield, Biffy Clyro, Ray Davies and Donovan

2:00am
Sound City
.....again!



But also tonight, on Channel 4:

1:05am
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Jonathan Demme's subtly-crafted concert film captures the versatile Canadian guitarist and songwriter in reflective mood, as he presents his country-flavoured Prairie Wind album. After recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm, this live performance recorded in Nashville marked a remarkable comeback for the musician whose massive body of work has challenged and entertained rock fans for decades. Classics from Young's biggest-selling album Harvest also feature, including the haunting The Needle and the Damage Done

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions
Season 6, Episode 3
Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's new studios overlooking Loch Lomond by American bluegrass musician Russ Barenberg and Bellshill-born fiddle player John McCusker



8:00pm
Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies
Season 1 Episode 3: New Frontiers
Neil Brand looks at how developing technology has taken film soundtracks in new directions and changed perceptions on how they should be made. He tries his hand at playing a theremin, the early Russian instrument that Miklos Rozsa used to evoke a sense of psychological disturbance in Alfred Hitchcock's movies and talks to Vangelis, who shares his inspiration for the Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner scores. The presenter also interviews Walter Murch and Carter Burwell, before Clint Mansell explains how electronic technology allowed him to become an acclaimed composer despite his lack of formal musical training



9:00pm
BB King - The Life of Riley
The American blues singer-songwriter, now 88, recounts his story of a rise to prominence in the music industry, earning him the title, 'King of the Blues'. Born into a world of oppression in the cotton plantations outside Berclair, Mississippi, he went on to assemble his own band under the guidance of Millard Lee and found widespread popularity with his Singin' the Blues album in the Elvis-charged swinging zeitgeist of 1956. His prolificacy showed no bounds, and over half a century later he released his 42nd studio album, One Kind Favor, by which time he was well into his eighties - and showing no sign of giving up his vocation. Filmed on locations across the States, as well as the United Kingdom, and featuring contributions from a range of fellow musicians including Eric Clapton, Bono, George Benson and Mick Hucknall. Narrated by Morgan Freeman



10:35pm
Blues at the BBC
Archive footage of blues performances from the past 50 years. Featuring famous songs by Son House, the Kinks, BB King, John Lee Hooker and Eric Clapton, plus lesser-known tracks by Freddie King, Delaney and Bonnie and Long John Baldry. Part of Blues Britannia season



11:35pm
Blues America
Season 1 Episode 1: Woke Up This Morning
Part one of two. A look at the early years of blues music, a genre which began as a form of black pop, to discover how Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charlie Patton used the latest media to bring their sound to the public. With contributions from Keith Richards, Taj Mahal and Chuck D


12:35am
Blues America
Season 1 Episode 2: Bright Lights, Big City
Concluding part, looking at blues music in the postwar period, when artists like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker rooted the genre firmly in the cities, where it contributed to the de-segregation of America by spawning rock 'n' roll. As it moved from black to white audiences, arguments developed about what was the real authentic blues. With contributions from Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, Seasick Steve and Buddy Guy



1:40am
BB King - The Life of Riley
See above


3:15am
Sounds of the 70's 2 - Troubadours - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Season 1 Episode 3:
Archive performances by a selection of artists who emerged from California in the early part of the decade, a time when the UK was familiarising itself with the introduction of decimalisation and enduring a series of industrial disputes. Featuring Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Crosby & Nash, America, Carole King, Eagles and Seals & Crofts

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30
Transatlantic Sessions
Series 6. Episode 4/6
Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's studios overlooking Loch Lomond by Edinburgh accordionist Phil Cunningham and Irish flute and tin whistle player Mike McGoldrickFolk/Traditional Music


20:00
In Their Own Words: 20th Century Composers
Series 1. Episode 1/2: Radical Movements (1912-1941)
A selection of classical music from the BBC archives, featuring rare footage of leading composers from the 1900s, in and out of the performance arena. Schoenberg takes to the tennis court, Strauss and Shostakovich entertain their grandchildren, and Messiaen tells the story of how he wrote his most significant work in a German POW camp, painting a vivid picture of what it took to be a composer in the most turbulent time in modern history. There is also a glimpse into the worlds of Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, William Walton, Elisabeth Lutyens and Michael Tippett. Narrated by Rebecca FrontSerious Music/Classical Music


21:00
The Byrd Who Flew Alone
A documentary on the enigmatic former Byrds frontman Gene Clark, drawing on interviews with his family, friends and fellow musicians. Since the Missouri-born songwriter's death in 1991 at the age of 46, his songs have been covered by artists ranging from Robert Plant to Yo La Tengo, and he has been hailed as a key influence by generations of musicians - and yet arguably failed to enjoy the success his work deserved


22:30
California Comes to the Whistle Test
A compilation of performances on seminal 1970s series The Old Grey Whistle Test by artists who lived and worked in the US state. Featuring Jackson Browne, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Judee Sill, Bonnie Raitt and a duet by James Taylor and Carly Simon



23:30
The Beatles' Please Please Me - Remaking a Classic
Stereophonics, Joss Stone, Graham Coxon, Gabrielle Aplin, Chris Difford and Mick Hucknall recreate the band's 12-hour recording session at Abbey Road Studios for Please Please Me - their first album. With contributions from Burt Bacharach and Guy Chambers, as well as people who witnessed the original event in 1963, including engineer Richard Langham and Beatles' press officer Tony Barrow. Presented by Stuart Maconie

[MartinT]

Some good programmes there, thanks Chris.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Thread title now altered to be non specific about time and channel.

[The Grand Wazoo]

.......which means I can post this now instead of on Friday!

Friday 28th March:


7:30pm
Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood
The former Royal Ballet star steps into the shoes of her Hollywood heroes to celebrate the legacy of classic dance musicals, reinterpreting four of her favourite routines with renowned choreographer Kim Gavin, and revealing the secrets behind their enduring appeal. First, she tackles the challenge of impersonating Fred Astaire in Puttin' on the Ritz, which was a highlight of Blue Skies, before playing Ginger Rogers in a rendition of Cheek to Cheek from Top Hat. These are followed by numbers from Singin' in the Rain and The Band Wagon. Darcey also talks to conductor John Wilson, who has reconstructed the original scores from these films



9:00pm
Robert Plant By Myself
The singer discusses his varied life and musical career, including his upbringing in the West Midlands town of Stourbridge, his rise to stardom as the singer of highly influential rock band Led Zeppelin and his solo work with the Honeydrippers. The programme also reflects on his recent collaborations with country singer Alison Krauss, with whom he made the Grammy-winning album Raising Sand, and his reunion with virtuoso guitarist Jimmy Page



10:00pm
The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond
A celebration of the Scottish guitarist and songwriter and founding member of the band Pentangle, who died in 2011. Interviews and rare archive footage weave together performances from a multi-artist concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London. With contributions by Ralph McTell, Robert Plant, Donovan, Bernard Butler, Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, Lisa Knapp and members of Pentangle



11:30pm
Fleetwood Mac: Don't Stop
Documentary looking back over the band's long career, from the early blues outfit led by Peter Green in the late 1960s, to their reincarnation in the 1970s with the line-up that went on to record the 40-million-selling album Rumours. Despite several break-ups over the years, the band are currently together and bringing their world tour to Britain. Here, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks reveal the truth behind the successes, failures and relationships that have characterised their music and made them one of the most enduring acts in popular music


12:30am
BBC4 Sessions: Bert Jansch
A 2003 concert by the Scottish guitarist and songwriter, who died earlier this month. Guests Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler, Ralph McTell and former Pentangle bandmate Jacqui McShee join Jansch on stage at LSO St Luke's in London to perform songs from throughout his career, including Blackwaterside, Riverbank and Crimson Moon, as well as tunes penned by Davy Graham and Jackson C Frank



1:30am
Robert Plant By Myself
As above repeated

2:30am
The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond
As above repeated

[Tim]

Right now I'm thinking I wish I had a TV licence, as that's some schedule there - have to catch it on the iPlayer later ;)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Tomorrow night - Friday 11th April:


7:30pm
Concerto at the BBC Proms - Season 1 Episode 1: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Another chance to hear classical music from the BBC Proms, beginning with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2005. Soloist Janine Jansen takes to the stage along with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roger Norrington



8:00pm
Sir Colin Davis: In His Own Words
An interview with conductor Colin Davis, who shot to fame in the 1960s as Malcolm Sargent's successor at The Proms. Filmed shortly before his death in April 2013, he talks to John Bridcut about his life, beliefs and musical passions



9:00pm
Arena Amy Winehouse - The Day She Came to Dingle
The story of the singer-songwriter's acoustic performance on Irish TV show Other Voices, filmed at St James's Church in the remote, south-western town of Dingle in 2006. Featuring interviews with some of the people she met on that day, including taxi driver Paddy Kennedy, her bass player Dale Davis and the Rev Mairt Hanley of the Other Voices church



10:00pm
Britpop at the BBC
A look at the vibrant form of indie music known as Britpop, which 20 years ago stamped its presence onto the UK cultural scene and led to the notion of 'Cool Britannia', as a new wave of bands re-evaluated what it meant to be British. The movement was dominated by the battle between its biggest-selling exponents, Blur and Oasis, who in August 1995 did battle in a memorable bid for the number one spot. The programme also features the bands Elastica, Sleeper, Suede and Menswear



11:00pm
Blur at Glastonbury
Highlights of the 2009 performance on the Pyramid Stage, which brought the festival to an end and included many of the group's most popular songs to thrill the Worthy Farm crowd. Actor Phil Daniels, who helped to popularise the band's quintessential Britpop hit, Parklife, makes a guest appearance on stage



12:00am
It's Slade
Documentary first shown in 1999 about the band. During their career, the group, led by Noddy Holder, went from skinheads to mirror-hatted, platform shoe-wearing glam rockers, before finally re-emerging as hard rock heroes. Their six number-one singles in the 1970s included Cum on Feel the Noize, Mama Weer All Crazee Now and Merry Xmas Everybody, and they also sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Featuring contributions by band members Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell, as well as fans and friends such as Noel Gallagher, Ozzy Osbourne and Suzi Quatro. Narrated by Mark Radcliffe




12:50am
Amy Winehouse - The Day She Came to Dingle
As above repeated

1:50am
Britpop at the BBC
As above repeated

2:50am
Blur at Glastonbury
As above repeated

[Tim]

Tomorrow night - Friday 11th April:
9:00pm
Arena Amy Winehouse - The Day She Came to Dingle
The story of the singer-songwriter's acoustic performance on Irish TV show Other Voices, filmed at St James's Church in the remote, south-western town of Dingle in 2006. Featuring interviews with some of the people she met on that day, including taxi driver Paddy Kennedy, her bass player Dale Davis and the Rev Mairt Hanley of the Other Voices church
If anyone has not seen this before, I can highly recommend it.

Good shout Chris :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

BBC4 tomorrow night (Friday).....

7:30pm
BBC Young Musician 2014 - Season 1 Episode 8: The Jazz Final
The inaugural contest to determine the year's most talented young jazz musician, from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. The five teenage finalists include three saxophonists, a trumpet player and double bassist, performing alongside the Gwilym Simcock trio and judged by Django Bates, Trish Clowes, Julian Joseph and Jason Yarde. Presented by alto saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch and actress Josie D'Arby



9:00pm
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
A look into the private journals of the music legend, who overcame a period of racial segregation and prejudice in America to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. He was the only major black television star in Hollywood during his heyday - but, behind closed doors, those around him were thinking of a way to package him as a quasi white. A candid account of what really happened in and around his 'fairytale' life is taken from his own written thoughts, interviews with his widow, Maria, and contributions from other family members and fellow musicians



10:30pm
Jazz Divas Gold
A selection of archive performances by acclaimed female jazz artists from shows including Not So Much a Programme - More a Way of Life, Morecambe and Wise, Parkinson and Show of the Week. Featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Blossom Dearie, Nina Simone, Cleo Laine, Marion Montgomery, Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan, Eartha Kitt and Amy Winehouse



11:30pm
Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas
Celebrating the achievements of six female jazz singers of the 20th century - Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Annie Ross. The film examines how these artists managed to triumph against the odds at a turbulent time in America's social history. With contributions from singers including Annie Ross, Lisa Stansfield, Melody Gardot and Gregory Porter and critics such as Garry Giddins, Dave Gelly and Alvin Hall



12:30am
Jazz Horns Gold
A selection of archive performances by jazz artists from shows including Jazz 625, The Late Show, Later - with Jools Holland and Crackerjack. Featuring Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Wynton Marsalis, Acker Bilk, John Dankworth, Courtney Pine, John Surman and Andy Hamilton. Plus, the sounds of jazz disciples of the 21st century such as Joshua Redman and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble



1:30am
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (again)

3:00am
Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas (again)






Then on Saturday night:


7:00pm
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
A journey into the BBC archives, unearthing performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald



8:00pm
Jazz 625 at the BBC
Archive material from the show originally broadcast in the 1960s, with performances by Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie and the Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet. Plus, rarely seen sessions featuring the likes of Wes Montgomery, Marian McPartland, Chris Barber's Jazz Band and Willie 'The Lion' Smith



10:30pm
History of the Eagles (Season 1 Episode 1)
Two-part documentary exploring the evolution and enduring popularity of the American rock band, beginning by charting the group's formation and rise to fame in the 1970s through to its break-up in 1980. Featuring rare archive material, concert footage, home movies and interviews with members past and present including Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B Schmit, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder. Plus, contributions by Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and Kenny Rogers

[Marco]

Thread title now altered to be non specific about time and channel.

Call me thick, but why would that help - have we to play a wee game and guess? :D


9:00pm

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
A look into the private journals of the music legend, who overcame a period of racial segregation and prejudice in America to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. He was the only major black television star in Hollywood during his heyday - but, behind closed doors, those around him were thinking of a way to package him as a quasi white. A candid account of what really happened in and around his 'fairytale' life is taken from his own written thoughts, interviews with his widow, Maria, and contributions from other family members and fellow musicians


Is it on BBC4?

Marco.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Doh!

[Marco]

Lol... Indeed. I still don't get the point of this, though:


Thread title now altered to be non specific about time and channel.

Why be non-specific, and not just state the channel and time of the programme, clearly, (making it obvious for folk) and be done with it? :scratch:

Marco.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well............originally the title of the thread was 'On BBC4 Tonight'.
This was because there is always some music stuff on a Friday night on BBC4.
But it became apparent that other channels show stuff about music too and if they wanted to let people know about it then members were starting new threads. But those threads became useless after the event.
So, being (on that particular day) a rather clever and talented moderator, I decided to change the title to allow people to use it more flexibly. However, as I've been doing it so long the other way, I forget that I changed it. I said I was clever, not Mr Memory!

.......and besides, up until just now, it was only Tim & me who gave a shit!