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Carols from Kings
Enter the unforgettable atmosphere of the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge and delight in this traditional celebration of Christmas.
The world-famous choir will sing carols old and new, including favorites such as O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.
The story of the Nativity will also be shared during this magnificent festive treat.
Glastonbury 50 Years and Counting
It’s known for mud, mayhem and amazing musical moments. Glastonbury has been the go-to destination for music lovers for over 50 years and it has become one of the most iconic musical festivals in the world.
This BBC documentary reveals the secrets behind the legendary event, as told by those who set it up and the many stars who’ve played there including Billie Eilish, Stormzy, Thom Yorke and Dua Lipa.
Christmas Carols with Lucy Worsley
Join historian Lucy Worsley on a journey to discover the stories behind some of our favorite Christmas songs and the history of carol singing.
Lucy quickly discovers that the origins of these festive carols suggest there’s more than meets the eye. From pagan fertility rituals and French renaissance jigs to a hymn for peace during World War One, learn more about the history of holiday traditions in this festive treat from the BBC.
When Louis Met ... Jimmy Savile
Voted one of the top 50 documentaries of all time by Channel 4, Louis Theroux spends a week with now-known pedophile and sex offender Jimmy Savile prior to his death and public disgrace.
In this 2000 BAFTA-winning documentary, Theroux attempts to get behind the public persona and raises the now-substantiated rumors of pedophilia.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today
It was an immediate success and became a symbol of the growing 1960s counterculture. Now, it’s considered the greatest album of all time. What’s the story behind the The Beatles’ legendary Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?
In 2017, 50 years after its release, documentary-maker Alan G Parker examines archive footage and interviews with fellow musicians, their family and the Beatles themselves.
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but see below to browse through more music documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.