Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lennox At The Bbc | 20121206 | 20131118 (R2) | Johnnie Walker introduces a history of Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics from BBC archives. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives |
| David Bowie | 20130226 | 20130329 (R2) | Ken Bruce hosts a biography of Bowie drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews & sessions, including the debut of Kooks, played only two days after the song was written! Also included are unique versions of songs from Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane, rare covers and extracts from some of the most revealing interviews Bowie has ever given. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives Ken Bruce hosts a biography of Bowie drawn entirely from BBC archive interviews & sessions, including the debut of Kooks, played only two days after the song was written! Also included are unique versions of songs from Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane, rare covers and extracts from some of the most revealing interviews Bowie has ever given. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives |
| Madness | 20121101 | 20141001 (R2) | Johnnie Walker introduces a history of Madness, drawn entirely from BBC archive. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives |
| Paul Mccartney | 20121026 | Johnnie Walker presents a portrait of Sir Paul drawn from BBC archive interviews & performances. The programme starts with the break-up of The Beatles & traces McCartney's career as a solo artist up to the present. It's made up entirely of rare BBC archive interviews & performances & presents a fascinating picture of one of Britain's greatest musicians. Among other treats we hear Sir Paul deconstructing Band On The Run for a Radio 2 TV ad and recording a session at Abbey Road! Johnnie Walker's portrait of Sir Paul drawn from BBC archive interviews and performances. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| Roxy Music | 20130212 | Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music are among the UK's most original & inspiring groups, their innovative fusion of art and music making a huge impact in the UK since that first astonishing Top Of The Pops performance of Virginia Plain a full 40 years ago now. In this programme we trace the history of Roxy Music, & of Bryan Ferry as a solo artist, using only BBC archive & taking in interviews, sessions & live music from the last four decades. Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of a top music star, all drawn from the BBC archives. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| The Jam | 20130205 | Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of The Jam, drawn entirely from the BBC archives. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| The Kinks | 20121108 | Johnnie Walker introduces a history of the Kinks, drawn entirely from the BBC archive. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| The Rolling Stones | 20121115 | Johnnie Walker introduces a history of the Rolling Stones, drawn entirely from BBC archive Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| The Smiths | 20121213 | Johnnie Walker introduces a history of Morrissey and Marr's navel-gazing Manchester group. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives | |
| U2 | 20130219 | 20140414 (R2) | Huey Morgan introduces archive material from U2's many visits to the BBC. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives Huey Morgan introduces archive material from U2's many visits to the BBC. Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives |