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Episode 12016-04-29
Disco
Narrated by Noddy Holder, this eye-opening series examines the key moments that have shaped musical history, starting with a look at the origins of disco music.
Episode 22016-05-06
Glam Rock
From the flamboyant clothes to the extravagant make up, Noddy Holder narrates this fascinating look at the evolution of glam rock.
Episode 32016-05-13
Two Tone
Narrated by Noddy Holder, the eye-opening series examining the key moments that have shaped musical history turns its attention to Two Tone.
Episode 42016-05-20
Funk
Noddy Holder narrates as the series takes a fascinating trip back to 1960s America to take a look at the evolution of funk music.
Episode 52016-05-27
Punk
Narrated by Noddy Holder, this eye-opening series turns its attention to the origins of punk music. With Toyah Willcox and DJ Annie Nightingale.
Episode 62016-06-03
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.
Episode 72016-06-10
Acid House
Noddy Holder narrates this fascinating look at the combination of personalities and events that gave rise to acid house music.
Episode 82016-06-17
80s Pop
Noddy Holder narrates this fascinating look at the cheerful, catchy, synth-led party pop songs of the 80s. With Pete Burns and Pete Waterman.
Episode 92016-06-24
Prog Rock
Noddy Holder narrates this fascinating look at the combination of personalities and events that gave rise to progressive rock music.
Episode 102016-07-01
Electronic 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.
Episode 112016-07-08
Madchester
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.
Episode 122016-07-15
Gothic 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.
Episode 132016-07-22
Pop 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.
Episode 142016-07-29
Conscience 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.
Episode 152016-08-05
Heavy Metal
Music experts explore the wild world of heavy metal music, from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to Metallica and Motley Crue.
Episode 162016-08-12
New 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.
Episode 172016-08-19
Pop Radio
The Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock and DJ Annie Nightingale are among those examining radio's biggest hits, from Queen to Pharrell Williams.
Episode 182016-08-26
Pub Rock
A fascinating musical journey examining the back-to-basics pub rock movement that emerged in the south of England in the 1970s.
Episode 192016-09-02
Dance
An eye-opening look at the most memorable dance videos ever made, from Madonna's Vogue to Psy's Gangnam Style.
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