Legends Episode guide
Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
Portrait of Irish rockers Thin Lizzy, whose success was tempered by drug problems.
First broadcast: 21 Jan 2011
Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga
Profile of the highly influential blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and soul record label, Chess.
First broadcast: 12 Nov 2010
Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass and Other Delights
The story of musician, producer, record industry mogul and artist Herb Alpert.
First broadcast: 17 Sep 2010
Joan Sutherland - The Reluctant Prima Donna
Film about Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the great operatic performers of modern times.
First broadcast: 06 Jun 2010
Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy
Profile of Dennis Wilson, the drummer in the Beach Boys, who drowned aged just 39.
First broadcast: 26 Feb 2010
Neil Sedaka: That's When the Music Takes Me
Documentary profiling evergreen songwriter and performer Neil Sedaka.
First broadcast: 15 Jan 2010
Josephine Baker - the First Black Superstar
A look at the life of the pioneering black entertainer Josephine Baker.
First broadcast: 09 Jul 2009
Julie London - The Lady's Not a Vamp
Profile of 1950s singing sensation Julie London, the ultimate in vocal sexiness.
First broadcast: 05 May 2009
The Andrews Sisters - Queens of the Music Machines
Profile of the Andrews Sisters, one of the most successful girl groups of all time.
First broadcast: 06 Mar 2009
The Beverley Sisters - Tickled Pink
Profile of singing trio the Beverley Sisters, who became huge stars in the 1950s.
First broadcast: 27 Feb 2009
The Motown Invasion
Documentary about the 1965 Motown Revue UK tour and the Ready Steady Go! TV special.
First broadcast: 20 Feb 2009
The Charlie Parker Story
Profile of Charlie Parker, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time.
First broadcast: 22 Dec 2008
Roy Orbison - The 'Big O' in Britain
Profile of Roy Orbison and his relationship with British musicians and the British public.
First broadcast: 12 Dec 2008
Nana Mouskouri - The White Rose of Athens
Profile of Greek singer Nana Mouskouri, one of the best-selling female artists ever.
First broadcast: 05 Dec 2008
Julian Bream
Performances from the BBC archives of 1962-1979 by the classical guitarist Julian Bream.
First broadcast: 10 Oct 2008
Humphrey Lyttelton
A profile of the jazz musician, band leader and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton.
First broadcast: 12 Sep 2008
Marty Feldman - Six Degrees of Separation
Profile of Marty Feldman, one of the forgotten greats of British comedy.
First broadcast: 31 Mar 2008
The Chieftains
Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing.
First broadcast: 14 Mar 2008
Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
A celebration of Mario Lanza's talents and the tragic story of his brief life.
First broadcast: 11 Dec 2007
James Last: Non Stop Dancing
Profile of the hugely successful, easy listening bandleader James Last.
First broadcast: 27 Nov 2007
Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
Profile of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular jazz singers of the 20th century.
First broadcast: 16 Nov 2007
The Dankworths
Profile of husband and wife jazz duo Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, with unseen footage.
First broadcast: 09 Nov 2007
Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
Profile of American entertainer, singer, actor, songwriter and trumpeter Louis Prima.
First broadcast: 02 Nov 2007
Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
Profile of dramatic Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.
First broadcast: 26 Oct 2007
Al Bowlly - the Very Thought of You
Profile of the debonair 1930s crooner Al Bowlly.
First broadcast: 19 Oct 2007
Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
The story of Matt Monro, who became one of the world's most popular ballad singers.
First broadcast: 16 Oct 2007
Alma Cogan - Fabulous
Profile of Alma Cogan, the tailor's daughter who became a bestselling 1950s star.
First broadcast: 18 Sep 2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Michael Brandon narrates a profile of one of big screen legend Doris Day.
First broadcast: 11 Sep 2007
Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
A candid and affectionate portrait of this great British star.
First broadcast: 02 Jul 2007
Edith Piaf - Singing Her Life
Profile of legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf.
First broadcast: 06 May 2007
