Discovering: Music - Season 1

Discovering: Music - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes12
DatesFeb 25, 2013 - Feb 25, 2013
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Episodes

Blur
Season 1Episode 160 min

Blur

Charting the rise of one of Britain's biggest bands, this documentary explores how Blur found fame with Food Records, their distinct Britpop sound and number one album Parklife.

Feb 25, 2013
Bryan Ferry
Season 1Episode 230 min

Bryan Ferry

Documentary exploring the life, career and influence of debonair Roxy Music lead singer and songwriter and hugely-successful solo artist Bryan Ferry.

Feb 25, 2013
Dire Straits
Season 1Episode 330 min

Dire Straits

Leading music journalists look back at the enduring music of Dire Straits. Led by Mark Knopfler, the band recorded six studio albums, including the bestselling Brothers in Arms.

Feb 25, 2013
Eurythmics
Season 1Episode 430 min

Eurythmics

Documentary exploring the history of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart's band Eurythmics, including their early experiments with synthesisers and breakthrough hits.

Feb 25, 2013
Fleetwood Mac
Season 1Episode 530 min

Fleetwood Mac

A look at the tumultuous history of Fleetwood Mac. Their story of break-ups, drugs and broken hearts inspired their bestselling music, including their huge 1977 album Rumours.

Feb 25, 2013
Genesis
Season 1Episode 630 min

Genesis

An examination of the music and members of Grammy Award-winning band Genesis, taking a detailed look at the group's roots, which can be traced back to their Surrey school days.

Feb 25, 2013
George Michael
Season 1Episode 730 min

George Michael

A look at the phenomenal career of the late George Michael, from his ska roots to his partnership with Andrew Ridgeley in Wham! and his subsequent solo career. Recorded in 2013.

Feb 25, 2013
Pet Shop Boys
Season 1Episode 830 min

Pet Shop Boys

Documentary exploring the 30-year success of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe's synth-pop band, including their most influential albums, wittiest lyrics and most theatrical videos.

Feb 25, 2013
Phil Collins
Season 1Episode 930 min

Phil Collins

Music journalists discuss the career of Phil Collins, whose writing talents have led him to sell over 100 million albums and win an Oscar for Disney's Tarzan soundtrack.

Feb 25, 2013
Pulp
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Pulp

A look at the rise of Sheffield rock group Pulp, from their early rehearsals held in Jarvis Cocker's living room to their Mercury Music Prize victory with album Different Class.

Feb 25, 2013
Radiohead
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Radiohead

Music journalists discuss Radiohead's rise from Oxfordshire schoolfriends to rock superstars, looking back at their entire back catalogue, from Pablo Honey to The King of Limbs.

Feb 25, 2013
Sting
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Sting

Documentary exploring the defining moments in Sting's career, including his exit from The Police, his first solo album and his collaborations with rappers Puff Daddy and Nas.

Feb 25, 2013

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