Discovering: Music - Season 1

Season 1
Episodes

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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