Season 1 (2016)
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Episodes 19
Nuclear Protest
A fascinating look at the politics behind - and evolution of - anti-nuclear songs, from western swing and country to gospel, jazz and rockabilly.
Read MoreAcid House
Noddy Holder narrates this fascinating look at the combination of personalities and events that gave rise to acid house music.
Read MoreElectronic Music
The likes of Gary Numan, and Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark look at how electronic music grew throughout the 70s.
Read MoreMadchester
Happy Mondays' Bez and the Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock look back on the rise of the 'Madchester' scene of the late 80s and early 90s.
Read MoreGothic Rock
Musician Steve Abbott and DJ Princess Julia are among those taking a look at Gothic rock and bands such as The Cure and Nine Inch Nails.
Read MorePop Videos
Arlene Phillips and Gary Numan are among those taking a look at the rise of the music video, from Michael Jackson's Thriller to David Bowie's The Jean Genie.
Read MoreConscience Songs
Rick Wakeman and Pete Waterman are among those examining the emergence and impact of songs that brought major issues to the world's attention.
Read MoreHeavy Metal
Music experts explore the wild world of heavy metal music, from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to Metallica and Motley Crue.
Read MoreNew Romantics
Toyah Wilcox and Billy Bragg are among those examining the New Romantic movement, from The Human League and Adam Ant, to David Bowie and Ultravox.
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