At the BBC - Season 25 / Year 2026

At the BBC - Season 25 / Year 2026

Season 25 / Year 2026

Network
DatesJan 3, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Previous Season

Episodes

40 Duets at the BBC
Year 2026Episode 1145 min

40 Duets at the BBC

A selection from the BBC's music archives showcasing those hits that saw artists and acts joining forces to bring something new and unique to the UK charts. These are some of the biggest and best collaborations that remain classics to this day, featuring George Michael and Aretha Franklin, Eminem and Dido, Nelly and Kelly Rowland, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, Meat Loaf and Cher, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.

Jan 3, 2026
Paul Young at the BBC
Year 2026Episode 260 min

Paul Young at the BBC

The singer looks back on his career, with archive performances of Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home), Love of the Common People, and Every Time You Go Away. Interwoven with clips of these classic songs, Paul reflects on his journey through fame, the stories behind his most memorable tracks, and the experiences that shaped his career, from the early days with the Q-Tips, to solo fame in the 1980s right up to the present day.

Jan 10, 2026
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume 3
Year 2026Episode 360 min

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume 3

Another celebration of artists who lit up the charts exactly once before slipping mysteriously out of view, including Jennifer Paige's Crush, the 1998 hit that defined a summer, alongside the off-kilter charm of Jimmy the Hoover's Tantalise (Wo Wo Ee Yeh Yeh) from 1983. This instalment digs deeper into the vaults to unearth more unforgettable one-offs and near misses, reminding why the charts remain such a thrilling, unpredictable arena.

Mar 7, 2026
Comic Relief's Hits and Hidden Gems at the BBC
Year 2026Episode 460 min

Comic Relief's Hits and Hidden Gems at the BBC

Scott Mills looks at the greatest musical moments from the long-running charity, including chart-topping performances by Adele, One Direction and the Spice Girls, as well as rarely seen highlights from Sam Smith and John Legend, Justin Bieber, Marti Pellow, McFly - and Helen Mirren and Robbie Coltrane.

Mar 21, 2026
Show Tunes at the BBC: Volume 3
Year 2026Episode 590 min

Show Tunes at the BBC: Volume 3

Elaine Paige guides viewers through another treasure trove of musical theatre moments from the BBC archives. With classic numbers from Hello, Dolly! to Les Misérables, Chess to South Pacific, the programme features memorable performances from artists including Shirley Bassey, Michael Bublé, Fred Astaire, Alison Moyet, Louis Armstrong and Elaine herself.

Mar 28, 2026
Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 1
Year 2026Episode 6150 min

Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 1

Trevor Nelson present a selection of archive performances in a celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades, featuring 40 tracks from artists and genres that have been a vital part of the national soundtrack. The eclectic playlist covers pop, soul, ska, reggae, drum 'n' bass and more, featuring acts including Soul II Soul, Hot Chocolate, Neneh Cherry, Sade, Winifred Atwell, Olivia Dean, So Solid Crew and Stormzy.

Apr 18, 2026
Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 2
Year 2026Episode 7150 min

Black British Music at the BBC: Volume 2

DJ Spoony selects a playlist of 40 great tracks that bring together some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of pop, soul, ska, reggae, rap and garage.

Apr 25, 2026
Simply Red at the BBC
Year 2026Episode 890 min

Simply Red at the BBC

A collection of archive performances by the band, who became one of the UK's biggest and most successful bands of the 1980s and '90s, thanks to a string of modern soul classics and covers built around the voice of frontman Mick Hucknall. Among the many songs being showcased here are much-loved favourites like Stars, Holding Back the Years and Something Got Me Started, alongside covers including Money's Too Tight (to Mention), Every Time We Say Goodbye and If You Don't Know Me By Now.

May 9, 2026
40 Originals at the BBC: Volume 2
Year 2026Episode 9145 min

40 Originals at the BBC: Volume 2

Another compilation of songs that became bigger hits for the artists who covered them, including Mick Jackson - who was the first to perform Blame it on the Boogie before his near namesake Michael and his brothers got hold of the song - and Liza Minnelli, who got to New York, New York before Frank Sinatra. Other artists featured include the Osmonds, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Randy Newman, Randy Crawford, David Bowie and Chaka Khan.

Jun 13, 2026

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