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Documentary originally from The Russell Harty Show chronicling Elton John’s iconic two-day concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975.

Framed in flashback, The Man Who Loved Redheads is an anecdotal comedy about a man (John Justin) whose life is defined by his first romantic experience. That liaison occurred in Justin's youth, when the young man matures and enters the diplomatic world, he spends the rest of his career searching for his first love.

Alan Freeman, Brian Matthew and Kent Walton present the 'Top Of The Pops' of 1964 with performances from The Four Pennies, Millie, The Merseybeats and The Migil Five.

An opera singer pretends to be poor in order to romantically win over a composer.

A family gathers around a bed to sing a lament to their own deaths, accompanied by a blackbird.

Love was a central theme in The Beatles catalog—it was ever-present in their music. It's no wonder why those tracks have stood the test of time.

Arthur King joins the army, and soon starts fantasizing about King Arthur and his knights.

Foul-mouthed mother-from-hell Karen Matthews is fed up being a nobody, until she hatches a cunning plan for a shot at the big time. Henpecked common-law husband Craig Meehan has an unhealthy obsession with his laptop. Simple-minded uncle Michael Donovan just wants to fill the void left by his two daughters getting taken into care. Stereotypical Yorkshire copper D.I. Radgitt faces a race against time to unravel the web of lies and find the missing girl, little Shannon Matthews, aged 9.

A delightful video introduction to the Bible story of Noah's Ark. Your child will venture along with Noah as he obeys God's command to build an ark and gather two of every kind of animal. Our visually creative combination of animation, toys, animals in nature, children in adorable outfits and puppets – all set to beautiful classical and worship music – will thoroughly engage and entertain your child.

Passion, jealousy and betrayal take center stage at Londons Royal Opera House in a spectacular production of the worlds most popular opera. Bizets Carmen is packed with some of the best-loved and memorable music in all of opera. In this characteristically vivid and vibrant stage production by Francesca Zambello, beautifully filmed in 3D by Julian Napier, Seville is brought to life with ranks of soldiers, crowds of peasants, gypsies and bullfighters as well as a magnificent horse, a donkey and even some chickens! This spectacular RealD and Royal Opera House production features a supremely talented cast, gripping drama and Bizets energetic and passionate score. It is truly a musical event to remember!

Anthology music film starring Japanese singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya. It takes place on a train intercut with a series of flashbacks or daydreams which serve as long-form music videos.

50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm but dreamed of making music. They had the audacious idea to build a studio in their farmhouse. Animals were kicked out of barns and musicians moved into Nan’s spare bedroom. Inadvertently, they’d launched the world’s first independent residential recording studio: Rockfield. Black Sabbath, Queen, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, Simple Minds, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Coldplay and more made music and mayhem at Rockfield over the decades. This is their story of rock and roll dreams intertwined with a family business’s fight for survival in the face of an ever-changing music landscape.

The prologue to Wagner's giant masterpiece Der Ring des Nibelungen unfolds the beginning of an epic journey when Alberich seizes the ring of gold, its awesome power unleashing an unstoppable story of deceit, destruction, death and transfiguring love. Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu in 2004, Harry Kupfer's stunning production first staged in Berlin, and recorded in sumptuous surround sound, numbers among the greatest productions of modern times.

Live in Hyde Park, London, England, Sunday September 13th 2015. BBC Radio 2's Festival In A Day.

In 2003, British glam rockers The Darkness took the world by storm with their smash hit single "I Believe in a Thing Called Love". Then at the height of their fame, the band split up and fell into obscurity. 20 years on from their platinum-selling debut, Justin Hawkins, his brother Dan, eccentric bassist Frankie Poullain, and new drummer Rufus Taylor tell their story.

When a wealthy newspaper proprietor passes away, his crooked business partner moves to secure the deceased's fortune by substituting a false will. But 'Corona' Flanagan is onto the fraudster, and his efforts to unmask the villain see him popping in and out of jail – which isn't all that bad, since the governor is an old friend of his – and dressing up as a Russian countess...

Musical exploring the events between the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Footage of a concert given in Moscow, Russia, by rock singer Elton John.

Sheffield synth legends Heaven 17 hit the road for what might be their final tour, facing up to age, loyalty and unfinished business with the past.

Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.

Set in Ireland, a poor knight's rival frames him for murder in this musical based on 'Colleen Bawn'.

Cult director Richard Stanley brings Marillion's music to the screen in the 50-minute BRAVE. A teenager believed to be suicidal is discovered wandering near the Severn Bridge. Suffering from severe memory loss, she seeks information about the mysterious events that led to her condition. This work of fiction was inspired from the true story of an amnesiac woman found at the bridge.

Documentary which celebrates, over the period covering the end of the 1950s and the beginning of the 60s, the phenomenon of the Everly Brothers, arguably the greatest harmony duo the world has witnessed, who directly influenced the greatest and most successful bands of the 60s and 70s - The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel to name but a few.

Documentary covering the famous Wigan Casino northern soul venue and the working class kids who spend all their money not on alcohol but on records and dancing all night.

Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.

Recorded live at Muziekcentrum, Enschede, Holland on June 28th/29th 2002. DVD 1 01. Script For A Jesters Tear [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Pointer] 02. Misplaced Childhood [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley]: Pseudo Silk Kimono Kayleigh Lavender Bitter Suite Heart Of Lothian Waterhole (Expresso Bongo) Lords Of The Backstage Blind Curve Childhood's End? White Feather 03. Torch Song/Slainte Mhath [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] 04. Forgotten Sons [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] 05. Fugazi [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] Approx running time 93 minutes Extras: interview part 1, 30 minutes DVD 2 01. Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors [Dick/Simmonds] 02. Just Good Friends [Dick/Usher/Simmonds] 03. 3D [Dick/Wesley/Young] 04. Rites of Passage [Dick/Simmonds] 05. State Of Mind (featuring Jan Ackerman) [Dick/Simmonds/Lindes] 06. Shadowplay [Dick/Simmonds] 07. Raw Meat [Dick/Paterson] Approx running time 61 minutes

The Beatles at Shea Stadium is a fifty-minute-long documentary of the Beatles' 1965 concert at Shea Stadium in New York, the highlight of the group's 1965 tour.

Filmed at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London in 1981, this video shows the band singing some of their most famous hits of that time, live on stage. Includes songs such as Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, Messages and Enola Gay and many more. Originally released as a VHS video, this was also distributed on a Collector's Edition DVD/CD combo in 2007.

The Busted Live DVD A Ticket For Everyone follows the Live CD album of the same name, and features concert footage of all the band's hits from their previous 2 million-selling studio albums Busted & A Present For Everyone. Recorded live from the Manchester leg of their arena tour earlier this year, the on-stage footage is accompanied by, amongst others, bonus material including a band documentary, screensavers and videos to several of Busted's biggest hits. Includes the live version of current single, "She Wants To Be Me".

Composer H.K. Gruber collaborates with director Barrie Gavin on a commissioned short film to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Mozart. Gods create Man, Music and Mozart.

The BBC has supported Harry since the beginning of his career as a solo artist and his time in One Direction. In a BBC Music exclusive, Harry Styles performs new tracks from his number one debut album as a solo artist, alongside covers of classic songs. He's accompanied by his band and performs in front of a live studio audience. Nick Grimshaw talks to Harry about his extraordinary career in music to date, his future ambitions and his debut acting role in Dunkirk. Harry and Grimmy also have some fun with some very special friends as they take time away from the studio to spend a day out in Manchester.

On 2 July 2005 Pink Floyd performed at the London Live 8 concert with Roger Waters rejoining David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. It was the quartet's first performance together in over 24 years — the band's last show with Waters was at Earls Court in London on 17 June 1981.

For one emotional night, a group of slum children in Mumbai, India, get a chance to experience a different world as they perform The Sound of Music with a classical orchestra, fostering hopes that it could change their lives forever.

The BBC drama about growing up in the turbulent, tuneful '60s. Manchester, England, 1965. "You'll never meet anybody worth knowing working at the Chip Shop," says Ellie and Arden Brookes' overbearing granny. But that's where the sisters meet The Ice Cubes, a struggling rock trio that opens their eyes to the whole swingin' world beyond staid Manchester. Arden sees lead singer Dallas McCabe as her ticket out. Ellie has more practical plans, but she and Dallas get drawn together by the music and their irresistible attraction to each other. A story of twin sisters who are each other's best friend-and worst enemy.

'Tales of Us' the film, is a thirty minute journey through five individual stories, each one based on a song from the new Goldfrapp album 'Tales of Us'. Stranger, Laurel, Jo, Drew and Annabel interconnect subtly, sharing themes of love, loss, madness, passion and identity.

‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.

It's the night before Christmas, and all the toy store rejects are due to be tossed into the furnace. This includes Quincy, a most lifelike doll. In a last ditch effort to save himself and his "unwanted" chums from incineration, he goes on a long and perilous journey in search of the only one who can save them: Santa Claus.

The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.

Wiz's Weekender (1992) was a film ahead of its time, both in form and content. It engaged with contemporary issues that mainstream media were eager to sensationalise. Consequently, it was branded with an 18 certificate and banned by both the BBC and ITV, never reaching a wider audience. For the past three decades, Weekender has bubbled just below the surface, gaining genuine cult status and influencing a vast network of creators. In the run-up to its thirtieth anniversary filmmakers Tabitha Denholm and Adam Dunlop interviewed people involved in the project. I Am Weekender is built around those conversations.

This new Christmas ballet film was conceived by Matthew Bourne and directed by his long standing film collaborator Ross MacGibbon. The film celebrates Bourne's power to imaginatively transform ballet, taking dance and dancers off the stage into studio, bringing together projections, animation, and an intimate shooting style to produce a distinctive new way of presenting dance on screen. Those who know Bourne's stage work will spot extracts from many of his biggest hits (including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands, and Nutcracker!), but for audiences less familiar with his work this is simply a journey through a series of magical worlds where stories are told through dance.

Liverpool, 1962. An Irish teen boy on the run from a shotgun wedding arrives in Liverpool. He joins the music scene and is inspired by the yet to be famous Beatles

Documentary covering Tovey's life and career up to his untimely death in 2002. It includes rare and unreleased tracks and live footage of legendary performances, as well as classic songs recorded both under his own name and his alter ego, Fad Gadget. Put together by Frank's family in conjunction with Mute, utilising the Mute and family archives, this collection features the very first Fad Gadget demos and footage of the reborn Fad Gadget supporting Depeche Mode in 2001.

Tony Ferrino performs in a programme dedicated to his brilliant career as the Eurovision star from Portugal performs music and dance numbers with special guests.

The first British 3D short, this delightful 27 minute short is like spending a night at the Palladium with several variety acts. They include dancing by the Jack Billings Trio; a song by the Beverley Sisters; "Swan Lake" by Svetlana Beriosova and David Paltenghi of the Sadler's Wells Ballet; precision dancing by The Television Toppers and a comedy routine with Dora Bryan and Max Bygraves.

On 15 April 2023, Gary Numan marked a monumental milestone in a lengthy career with his 1,000th live performance, at the Electric Ballroom in London’s Camden Town. The show, the last of three sold-out gigs at the iconic venue, was a testament to Numan's enduring influence and the unwavering devotion of his fans. The 1,000th show was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of Gary Numan's remarkable career and his profound impact on electronic and industrial music. With a career spanning multiple decades, Numan continues to push boundaries and inspire generations of musicians. As the final notes of "Are 'Friends' Electric?" faded into the night, it was clear that Gary Numan's unique sonic language will continue to evolve and captivate for years to come.

Recorded at Nakano Sun Plaza on 1st and 2nd of July, 1983. - Set List - 1. Low Life / 2. Annalisa / 3. Religion / 4. Flowers Of Romance / 5. Death Disco / 6. (This Is Not A) Love Song / 7. Public Image /

Experience the holiday classic in a new light, featuring over 100 dancers and musicians performing at the London Coliseum. Against an Edwardian London backdrop, this Nutcracker is reimagined to centralize Clara throughout the story.

Pulp found fame on the world stage in the 1990s with anthems including ‘Common People’ and ‘Disco 2000’. 25 years (and 10 million album sales) later, they return to Sheffield for their last UK concert. In addition to performing, band members share their thoughts on fame, love, mortality — and car maintenance.

Explores the The Beatles’ love affair with India, its religions and its culture and, in turn, the impact of their music and style on a young generation in India.

Mike Figgis' enthralling documentary about the turbulent life and career of Ronnie Wood, legendary rock guitarist and long-time member of The Rolling Stones.

A musical drama-comedy: 'Bonny' arrives at a sea-side town's renowned Chip Shop in search for work, only to find the chippy and it's long time employees on the brink of sinking completely. They're in debt and a slimy, vape-sucking 'Mr Green' threatens to buy the place and chop it up into holiday cottages for the tourists. Bonny overcomes her lack of self confidence and, with the help of the colourful chippy ladies and some smelly wet batter mix, rejuvenates the chip shop to it's original beating heart of this once bustling, sea-side community. Bonny Chip is told entirely through an original garage/folk musical score.

What happens when a film maker follows one of the world's biggest bands on a year long world tour? What happens when the film maker is granted unique access to that band, is present for the ups and downs, the moments of greatness and the periods of the same interview in 10 different languages in as many days? What happens when that band is Oasis, traveling across 26 countries on their biggest world tour to date playing to a total of over 2 million people?

The concert film features the celebrated performance at London's Royal Festival Hall featuring Paul Weller, his band and the London Metropolitan Orchestra.

Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.

Madness perform their hits in front of over 8000 fans in their very own festival, August 29th 2016.

Loosely based on Franz Kafka’s short story, 'GIVE IT UP!' is a live-action animation odyssey through the confusion of life in the modern world. The narrative follows a lone salesman trapped in a timeless city, increasingly lost in his feverish dreams. Desperate, he races towards a train station as his last hope of escaping the city, encountering divine light, winding roads and the forces of bureaucracy. This deeply personal and referential work preserves Kafka’s absurd humour and pays homage to Weimar cinema of the 1920s, but also elevates the text to an existential meditation on authority, purpose and human helplessness.

An in-depth look at the personal life of rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, whose fast-paced rap style and interesting alter-egos connected with audiences all over the world.

The Stranglers’ live performance in Madrid on 18 November 1986, recorded at Estación de Perpignan during their Dreamtime Tour.

A short black and white documentary where Professor Sempolinski works with students on how to sing and dance.