Documentary

The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?

Award-winning author Dylan Jones makes the case that the 1980s was the most radical, innovative and creative decade in the history of pop.

Series 1: 1. With Dylan Jones (59 mins)

When Bob Marley Came to Britain
The global legend, over here. How Marley's music inspired a generation of black Britons
59 mins
Reclaiming Amy
Her life, loves and legacy. Amy Winehouse’s family remember her incredible talent
58 mins
When Nirvana Came to Britain
From pubs to TOTP, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic on how their fame was made in the UK
59 mins
When Tina Turner Came to Britain
Let’s stay together. From 60s starlet to 80s comeback queen, a career built in Britain
59 mins
When Motown Came to Britain
Bringing soul from the States. How the UK’s love of Motown changed British pop forever
59 mins
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
What the world needs now... How a sublime voice found a second life as a call for change
92 mins
When ABBA Came to Britain
The visitors. From Brighton 1974 to London 2024, the UK’s always been in love with ABBA
59 mins
Boybands Forever
The flipside of fame – behind the singing and smiles were blood, sweat and tears
Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped
40 years a festive favourite. Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie revisit Wham!’s winter wonderland
59 mins
Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes
Documentary about Primal Scream's return to Memphis to remix their 1994 album.
59 mins
Karl Jenkins: The Composer behind the Moustache
Crossing genres, breaking boundaries. The ‘tache-tonishing life of a great composer
59 mins
A.Dot's Story of Grime
1Xtra’s A.Dot gets under the skin of the grime scene and sets up the ultimate Clash.
37 mins