ROD STEWART- YOU CANT STOP ME NOW

From beatnik to mod, from folkie to disco tart, from glam rocker to, most recently, crooner of From beatnik to mod, from folkie to disco tart, from glam rocker to, most recently, crooner of American standards, Rod Stewart has had a remarkable musical journey. Alan Yentob visits Rod at his homes in Beverly Hills and Essex and talks to his friends and family, including all eight children aged from two years old to 50. 

Featuring rare archival footage of Rod when he was barely out of his teens and living above his parents' north London sweetshop, Imagine examines an entertaining career across five musical decades.

BBC One- Director Sarah Aspinall

MARK KNOFLER & BRIAN JOHNSON MEET CARLOS SANTANA

Six part documentary series to air from 25th April on Sky Arts, featuring best friends and rock legends, Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler

SKY Arts Director Andy Dunn

Episode 1: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Tom Jones

In the series opener, Brian & Mark meet icon, Sir Tom Jones. In conversation and song, they reminisce on their earliest musical influences and Sir Tom shares captivating stories from his career, including his friendship with Elvis Presley.

Episode 5: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends: Carlos Santana

Brian & Mark travel to California to visit Carlos Santana, who recounts his incredible journey in music, from early days, through his Woodstock performance and resurgence in the late 90s. Together, they jam an amazing version of Black Magic Woman and Carlos plays some of his biggest hits.

FESTIVALS BRITANNIA

The feature length documentary film traces the ebb and flow of British festival culture from jazz beginnings at Beaulieu in the late 50s through to the Isle of Wight festivals at the end of the 60s, early Glastonbury and one-off commercial festivals like 1972's Bickershaw, the free festivals of the 70s and 80s and on through the extended rave 

BBC TV Director Sam Bridger

JEFF BUCKLEY-EVERYONE HERE WANTS YOU

Retrospective look at the life and music of Jeff Buckley through the eyes of family, friends, and fans. Featuring interviews from Jimmy Page, Brad Pitt, Hal Wilner and Patti Smith

BBC TV Director Serena Cross

TONES, DRONES & ARPEGGIOS-THE MAGIC OF MINIMALISM

Musician Charles Hazlewood explores Minimalism in music. Beginning with the pioneering experiments of Californians La Monte Young and Terry Riley, this two-parter culminates in Philip Glass and Steve Reich’s mesmerizing work in New York.

BBC4 Director Ben Whalley

INKY FINGERS-THE STORY OF THE NME

The story of the world's longest running weekly rock music paper, the British New Muscial Express. Featuring a rare interview with legendary journalist Nick Kent. Contributions from Charles Shaar Murray, Paul Morley, Tony Parsons, Hugh Cornwell, Chrissie Hynde, The Kaiser Chiefs. Featuring fantastic BBC music archive - inc. The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Clash.

BBC2 Director Chloe Thomas

ART THAT SHOOK THE WORLD-PET SOUNDS

Pet Sounds. The story of the Beach Boys' masterpiece as recalled by, among others, Eric Clapton , ex-Verve star Richard Ashcroft , former Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham and singer Graham Nash . How did Brian Wilson 's compositions evolve from the likes of / Get Around - and what price did he pay in the process? Colleagues and relatives have their say, and there's exclusive footage of Brian Wilson 's recent tour, plus an interview with the man himself.

BBC 2

Narrated by Mark Lamarr. Director Sarah Aspinall ; Series editor Andrea Miller www.bbc.co.uk/arts/artthatshook/