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1. Sacred Music (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series in which actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music.
Stars: Simon Russell Beale, Harry Christophers, The Sixteen, Eamonn Dougan
Votes: 27
2. Depeche Mode: The Videos 86>98 (1999 Video)
126 min | Music
A career retrospective collecting the music videos of Depeche Mode from 1986 to 1998.
Directors: Martyn Atkins, Peter Care, Anton Corbijn, Tamra Davis, Steve Green, Brian Griffin, Sven Harding, Kevin Kerslake, D.A. Pennebaker, Clive Richardson | Stars: Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Andrew Fletcher, Alan Wilder
Votes: 798
3. The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song (2011 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
Director: Ali Lynch | Stars: Amanda Holden, Paul Gambaccini, Adam Garcia, Barry Gibb
Votes: 9
4. The Nation's Favourite Carpenters Song (2016 TV Movie)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Kerry Allison | Stars: Zoë Ball, Richard Carpenter, Karen Carpenter, The Carpenters
Votes: 6
5.
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
Episode:
The Thotch Reunion
(2016)
Comedy
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Rhys Thomas, Philip Pope
Votes: 18
6. The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One (2015 TV Movie)
120 min | Music
TV show where the British public have voted for their favourite Beatles song that made No.1 in the singles chart. Various celebrities/experts give their views or memories on each song as ... See full summary »
Directors: Stephen McGinn, John Piper | Stars: Rod Argent, Peter Asher, Corinne Bailey Rae, James Bay
Votes: 32
7. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 334
8. Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Music
The life and times of the rock band Queen - told in two parts covering in part one the 1970's and in part two the 1980's and beyond.
Director: Matt O'Casey | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Chris Smith
Votes: 2,012
9. ABBA: The Winner Takes It All (1999 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary reflects the peaks and troughs of the Swedish super group's popularity over the decades, as well as the quartet's turbulent years together.
Directors: Steve Cole, Chris Hunt | Stars: Björn Ulvaeus, Paul Gambaccini, Benny Andersson, Thomas Johansson
Votes: 292
10. Neil Sedaka: The Show Goes On (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Music
The American singer-songwriter responsible for a string of hits including 'Oh Carol', 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' and 'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen', recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Director: David Barnard | Stars: Tony Christie, Paul Gambaccini, Neil Sedaka
Votes: 9
11.
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
Episode:
Bi-Polar Polar Bear Aid
(2014)
Comedy
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Al Murray, Philip Pope
Votes: 20
12.
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
Episode:
Festivals and Fans
(2016)
Comedy
Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Rhys Thomas, Philip Pope
Votes: 25
13. Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017 TV Movie)
41 min | Comedy
A spoof documentary paying tribute to the late rock star Brian Pern.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Phil Collins, Suranne Jones
Votes: 91
14.
Nile Rodgers: How to Make It in The Music Business (2017)
Episode:
Part Two
(2017)
59 min | Documentary
Nile Rodgers reveals how he became the go-to producer of the 80s, creating signature sounds for some of the world's biggest stars: Diana Ross, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Madonna and Duran ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Nina Sosanya, Nile Rodgers, Kathy Sledge, Paul Gambaccini
Votes: 10
15. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,161
16. The Beatles: The Lost Concert (2012)
92 min | Documentary, Music
The Beatles first-ever U.S. concert performance from February 11, 1964 at D.C.'s Washington Coliseum.
Director: Steve Cole | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 22
17. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
18.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
The World of Nat King Cole
(2006)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Edited version of an 89 minute UK documentary on the life of the singer with recollections from family, friends, and famous fans.
Director: Ian A. Hunt | Stars: André 3000, Eden Ahbez, Pearl Bailey, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 97
19.
Good Omens (2019– )
Episode:
In the Beginning
(2019)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In the beginning and eleven years ago, two immortal beings decide that it might not be time to start an Apocalypse.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Frances McDormand, David Tennant, Schelaine Bennett, Anthony Kaye
Votes: 6,142
20. Good Omens (2019– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel and a loose-living Demon who've become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon.
Stars: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Miranda Richardson, Jon Hamm
Votes: 111,812
21. The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
30 min | Comedy
Mockumentary following aging rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.
Stars: Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery, Rhys Thomas, Nigel Havers
Votes: 410
22. Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Elton John on his extraordinary career and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
Directors: Kerry Allison, Donna Bertaccini | Stars: James Bay, James Blunt, Jon Bon Jovi, Boy George
Votes: 57
23. George Harrison - Der sanfte Beatle (2001 TV Movie)
29 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Andreas Goerke | Stars: Terence Bayler, Pattie Boyd, Graham Chapman, Carol Cleveland
Votes: 29
24.
Nile Rodgers: How to Make It in The Music Business (2017)
Episode:
Part One
(2017)
59 min | Documentary
The Grammy-winning record producer, songwriter and guitarist shares a lifetime of experience on how to make it in the music business. He reveals the moment he first picked up a guitar and ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Nina Sosanya, Nile Rodgers, Paul Gambaccini, Kate Mossman
Votes: 11
25. An Audience with Elton John (1997 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Director: Jonathan Glazier | Stars: Elton John, Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant, Sting
Votes: 78
26. Bring Back... The Christmas Number One (2005 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Katie Crawford | Stars: Justin Lee Collins, Rob Davis, David Essex, Paul Gambaccini
Votes: 35
27. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019 TV Movie)
86 min | Documentary
A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.
Directors: Christopher Bird, Simon Lupton | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rami Malek, Joe Jonas
Votes: 2,335
28. Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon & McCartney 1957-1965 (2008 Video)
79 min | Documentary
Stars: Thomas Arnold, Robert Christgau, Maureen Cleave, Anthony DeCurtis
Votes: 6
29.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode dated 28 December 1989
(1989)
59 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Special - Review of the 80s
Director: Brian Whitehouse | Stars: Mike Read, Paul Gambaccini, Aswad, Bros
Votes: 11
30. Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014– )
45 min | Documentary, Biography
A forensic pathologist (currently Dr. Michael Hunter) analyzes the official autopsy reports of various celebrities to determine their cause of death.
Stars: Michael Hunter, Eric Meyers, Linda Papadopoulos, Iain Glen
Votes: 822
31. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,080
32. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 317
33. Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (2017– )
42 min | Documentary, History, Music
A look at significant historical moments in time and the music that helped defined them.
Stars: Jason King, Richard Goldstein, Melissa Etheridge, Kathy Sledge
Votes: 118
34. Det svenska popundret (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Magnus Broni, Jonas Åkerlund, Neneh Cherry, Aino Jawo
Votes: 42
35. The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)
90 min | Documentary
Series on the history of light entertainment, narrated by Stephen Fry.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Barry Cryer, Clive James, Michael Grade
Votes: 31
36. Nile Rodgers: How to Make It in The Music Business (2017)
176 min | Documentary
Nile shares a lifetime of experience on how to make it in the music business. Using his songs as a guide, he explains the secrets of his success, his longevity and how he's stayed relevant.
Stars: Nina Sosanya, Nile Rodgers, Kate Mossman, Keith Harris
Votes: 37
37. Queen: Under Review 1946-1991 - The Freddie Mercury Story (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary includes historical musical performances re-assessed by a panel of esteemed experts, as well as obscure footage, rare interviews and rarely seen photographs.
Stars: Paul Burnett, Malcolm Dome, Jerry Ewing, Paul Gambaccini
Votes: 58
38. In Search of Steve Ditko (2007 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Comics in the early 1960s.
Director: Peter Boyd Maclean | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Paul Gambaccini, Mark Millar, Alan Moore
Votes: 198
39. Britain's Favourite 90s Songs (2021–2022)
90 min | Music
Stars: Shaun Ryder, James King, Daryl Easlea, David Grant
Votes: 6
40.
The Real... (1998–2004)
Episode:
Shirley Bassey
(2001)
60 min | Documentary
The life of Welsh singer Shirley Bassey told through archive footage and with interviews of those who have known and worked with her since the 1950s.
Director: Michael Wadding | Stars: Art Malik, Maxine Barrie, Anna Glavey, John Barry
Votes: 7
41. Power Vision - Pop Galerie (1995– )
55 min | Documentary, Music
Ray Cokes talks to high profile musical guests and then we hear them playing live in front of a televised audience.
Stars: Elton John, George Michael, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger
Votes: 20
42.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014– )
Episode:
Burt Reynolds
(2020)
Documentary, Biography
Investigating the cause of death of actor Burt Reynolds.
Director: Peter Chipping | Stars: Michael Hunter, Marilu Henner, Joe Sutton, Ruta Lee
Votes: 16
43.
Imagine (2003– )
Episode:
The Great Pretender
(2012)
Not Rated | 107 min | Biography, History
Documentary looking at the relationships and solo career of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Peter Freestone, Roger Taylor, David Arnold
Votes: 1,192
44. Imagine (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History
Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.
Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers
Votes: 145
45. The Cook Report (1987–1999)
30 min | Documentary
The Cook Report was a British current affairs television program shown on ITV, produced for the network by Central Television from 1987 to 1996.
Stars: Roger Cook, Kim Howells, William 'Duke' Meeks, Ray Wyre
Votes: 34
46. The Everly Brothers: Harmonies from Heaven (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on The Everly Brothers, a band at the forefront of the rock 'n roll revolution. They would go to influence such groups as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, as well as just about every pop or rock artist thereafter.
Director: George Scott | Stars: Don Everly, Phil Everly, Graham Nash, Art Garfunkel
Votes: 85
47. The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever (2016 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A dramatization of the final years of the music world's most famous AIDS casualty, Freddie Mercury, which includes interviews with the people who knew him.
Director: John Fothergill | Stars: John Blunt, Mark Brennan, Paul Culshaw, Laura Lamb
Votes: 317
48.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
(2001)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The story behind one of the most popular double-albums of all-time, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, featuring Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets and the title song.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, Paul Gambaccini, David Hentschel
Votes: 246
49.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Aretha Franklin
(2007)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Aretha Franklin is arguably the greatest female singer of the 20th century, but obtaining the crown of `The Queen of Soul' did not come easy. Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, ... See full summary »
Stars: David Ritz, Aretha Franklin, Narada Michael Walden, Mark Bego
Votes: 80
50. George Michael: A Different Story (2004)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
George Michael documentary film
Director: Southan Morris | Stars: George Michael, Sting, Mariah Carey, Elton John
Votes: 452