The Great Songwriters - Season 1

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The second episode features Norah Jones, who discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile and gives new performances of Come Away with Me, Sunrise, Flipside and Carry On.

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The third episode features Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971 at the age of 33. It was a Top 3 US hit, won a Grammy Award and has been covered more than 250 times. He gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing. Bill's daughter Kori perfectly performs four of his classic songs, Ain't No Sunshine, Grandma's Hands, Lovely Day and Lean on Me.

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. In the fourth episode, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her house on Martha's Vineyard to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting. Featuring four original and intimate performances of You're So Vain, Raining, We Have No Secrets and I Can't Thank You Enough.

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Barry Gibb is one of the most successful songwriters of all time, with more than 200 million records sold with the Bee Gees alone. Barry gives a compelling insight into his songwriting genius with an honest and emotional account of his feelings after the death of his brothers. He then introduces his two sons, Stephen and Ashley, who have helped him write his first solo work since the end of the Bee Gees. He performs two classic tracks, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep Is Your Love, and two new songs, Star Crossed Lovers and Home Truth Song.

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Jimmy Webb is a master songwriter and recognised expert on the writing process. He takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views on country music and the future of songwriting. He also performs Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston and How Quickly.

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Ryan Adams is a peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who has recorded 20 albums. In the last programme of the series, Ryan gives an extraordinarily open interview and deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera. He also plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks: Gimme Something Good, My Wrecking Ball, Broken Anyway and Tightrope.