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Anna Dholaidh a bhrosnaich 's a mhisinich seinneadairean traidiseanta, inbhich is òigridh.
18 Oct 2016,·30 mins
2. Going Global
Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.
02 Feb 2016,·30 mins
The hunt for the truth about the most influential and enigmatic of graphic designers.
30 mins
Clarke Peters follows the croon and practitioners of the art including Rudy Vallee.
17 Sep 2016,·30 mins
An exclusive ‘Headphones On’ immersive mix of ‘Distant Snowy Peaks’ by Gruff Rhys.
30 Jul 2022,·5 mins
Ian McMillan fights the cause of the sodcasters, perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music
14 Jun 2011,·30 mins
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
01 May 2012,·30 mins
Rufus Wainwright on how he approaches the song A Foggy Day and why he's drawn to it.
04 Aug 2022,·28 mins
Musician and producer Harmony Samuels reveals how to have a successful career in music.
25 Aug 2022,·28 mins
A special extended edition presented by Gemma Bradley.
10 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Martin Wainwright looks at our national night time obsession - with the beauty of moths.
06 May 2011,·28 mins
Musician Mark Seow traces tensions between his Asian heritage and Western classical music.
15 Aug 2023,·28 mins
Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.
14 Apr 2007,·30 mins
Hugh Schofield delves into the little-known story of jazz pioneer Arthur Briggs.
30 Mar 2023,·28 mins
Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his life and times.
22 Mar 2017,·30 mins
Taghadh de cheòl Gàidhealach agus crac le Calum Dòmhnallach.
15 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Joseph Harker asks why Britain's classical music scene remains so resolutely white.
01 Mar 2016,·30 mins
Sir Antonio Pappano
Kate Molleson talks to conductor Sir Antonio Pappano about his life and work.
22 Aug 2026,·44 mins
My Friend the Chocolate Cake
David Brodie talks about music and the concept of stardom in Australia
01 Nov 1995,·14 mins
Why don’t we all know more about African American country music legend Charley Pride?
14 Oct 2019,·28 mins
Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
23 Nov 2010,·30 mins
Every minute of every day, a musician is playing Bach’s music somewhere in the world.
19 Aug 2021,·28 mins
The Coming of Classical Music Videos
The development of video recordings of music, a look at what images and artists to show
10 Apr 1991,·13 mins
LOVE, SHAUN
Blissful beats from BBC Music Introducing mixed by soon to be superstar, LOVE, SHAUN.
26 Jan 2024,·30 mins
Holger Czukay
German musician, Holger Czukay was one of the first people to use sampling in his music
16 Jun 1994,·13 mins
Sampling
The world of sampling and what is MIDI?
19 Jan 1996,·28 mins
Rudely Truncated
Humphrey Carpenter on how the Third Programme captured the intellectual high ground.
06 Oct 1996,·45 mins
Part 2
Birmingham-raised singer Jamelia explores the music made in her native West Midlands.
20 Jul 2022,·28 mins
Black isn't What it Used to Be
Exploring the notions of multiculturalism in Britain
21 Mar 1999,·27 mins
Series 1
Schnittke
An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
23 Aug 2017,·14 mins
