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  1. 40 Hits of 1986 at the BBC

    Forty classic hits from 1986, including George Michael, Simply Red, A-ha and Eurythmics.

    BBC Two

  2. The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017

    Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his life and times.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. 40 Hits of 1976 at the BBC

    Forty hits from the year 1976 - a strong contender for the title 'weirdest year in pop'.

    BBC Two

  4. Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders at the BBC

    The very best of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders' performances from the BBC archive.

    BBC Two

  5. James Dean Bradfield

    James Dean Bradfield opens his record collection to share tracks from his life.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  6. Wham! 10 Days in China

    A look at Wham!'s landmark 1985 China tour using unseen, restored footage.

    BBC Two

  7. Paul Heaton: Live at Bramall Lane

    Paul Heaton delivers an electric, career-spanning performance at Sheffield's Bramall Lane.

    BBC Two

  8. Tina Turner: Wildest Dreams Live in Amsterdam 1996

    Tina Turner lifts the roof off the new Amsterdam Arena in September 1996.

    BBC Two

  9. Radio 2 Drivetime

    Amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

    BBC Radio 2

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  10. 40 Years of Simply Red: Holding Back the Years

    Simply Red’s electrifying performance at the Arena Santiago in Chile.

    BBC Two

  11. Black British Music at the BBC

    A celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades.

    BBC Two

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  12. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

    The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

    BBC Two

  13. Written by Us

    Award-winning concert celebrating global hits written by musicians from Northern Ireland.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  14. Superfans!

    Amy Lamé tells the stories of artists' careers through the words of their devoted fans!

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  15. Emma Willis

    Join Emma each Saturday lunchtime between 1-3pm!

    BBC Radio 2

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  16. Ronan Keating and Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party

    Join pop icon Ronan Keating for an unforgettable party!

    BBC One

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  17. Christmas Hits: The Videos That Sleighed

    Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

    BBC Two

  18. Jools Holland’s New Orleans Jukebox

    Programme celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Tube special Walking to New Orleans.

    BBC Four

  19. Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

    Intimate film following Ozzy’s last chapter as he and Sharon move home to the UK.

    BBC One

  20. Banned in the 80s: Moments That Shook Music

    Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.

    BBC Two

  21. We Want the Funk

    A comprehensive journey through the history of funk music.

    BBC Two

  22. Green Man Festival

    The truly unique celebration of music and community in the Bannau Brycheiniog.

    BBC Two Wales

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  23. Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

    A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping charity and politics.

    BBC Two

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  24. 40 Hits of 1985 at the BBC

    A trip into the BBC’s archives for a selection of songs from 1985.

    BBC Two

  25. Billy Joel: Live at Madison Square Garden

    The iconic 100th performance of Billy Joel's Madison Square Garden residency.

    BBC Two

  26. Robin Morgan

    Great music and chat.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  27. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Hammersmith Odeon 1975

    A key concert from 1975, which includes Born to Run, Jungleland and Backstreets.

    BBC Two

  28. Richie Anderson

    Richie Anderson brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week.

    BBC Radio 2

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  29. Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

    The story of how Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon.

    BBC Two

  30. Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

    The inspirational story of Simple Minds, one of Scotland's biggest bands.

    BBC Scotland

  31. 6 Music's 00s Forever

    The very best alternative throwback classics from every genre; the ultimate 00s playlist.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  32. 6 Music's 90s Forever

    Back to back 90s classics from every genre; a non-stop celebration of the very best music

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  33. Sting and The Police at the BBC

    Performances from the BBC’s archives from Sting's solo career and The Police.

    BBC Two

  34. Elin Fflur

    Elin Fflur gets your weekend started with party classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s

    BBC Radio Wales

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  35. Precious Metal

    Steven Rainey and Anne-Marie Wallace get ready to soft rock.

    BBC Radio Ulster

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  36. ABBA: Against the Odds

    ABBA's journey in their own words: backlash, breakup and social change to pop stardom.

    BBC One

  37. Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders

    The biggest and best new music in the world, including Radio 1's Hottest Record.

    BBC Radio 1

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  38. When ABBA Came to Britain

    The story of ABBA’s 50-year relationship with the UK in their own words.

    BBC Two

  39. A Fan Story

    How five boys and one fandom changed things forever.

    BBC Sounds

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  40. Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution

    How disco conquered the world: its origins, its triumphs, its fall and its legacy.

    BBC Two

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  41. Molly Palmer

    Molly Palmer plays classic tracks and features new music from Wales and beyond.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  42. The Paul Gambaccini Collection

    Paul guides you through seven decades of music.

    BBC Radio 2

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  43. Eras

    The stories of the biggest artists in the world told over the years in their own words.

    BBC Radio 2

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  44. The Rise and Fall of ...

    Get to know the shocking highs and lows of the biggest stories in music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  45. Vernon Kay

    Making your mid-mornings memorable, Vernon's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs.

    BBC Radio 2

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  46. Fanny: The Right to Rock

    The untold story of one of the earliest all-female rock bands.

    BBC Four

  47. Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

    Interviews and exclusive archive footage charting the life of a music icon.

    BBC Two

  48. Relax with Radio Wales

    Relax, unwind and chill out with an hour of classic and contemporary tunes

    BBC Radio Wales

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  49. Bronwen Lewis

    Bronwen brings you the best in music and guests.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  50. Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

    Revealing the stories behind an artist who became the soundtrack for generations.

    BBC Two

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