The Record Producers

Monday 24 March
1803-1900 

The Record Producers turns its spotlight on one of the most successful British production and songwriting teams of the late 20th Century - Stock, Aitken and Waterman.

Modelled on Motown's Hit Factory of the 1960s, Stock Aitken and Waterman produced a seemingly endless stream of hits for a new generation of young stars like Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Rick Astley.

They also brought continued chart success to Bananarama and re-ignited the career of Donna Summer amongst others.

For many, their commercial success has overshadowed any critical appraisal of their craft, but this programme attempts to adjust that balance.

Richard Allinson and Steve Levine assess the musicianship and prolific songwriting talents of the trio, and investigate the major changes they made to both recording and mixing technology.

There are new and exclusive interviews with all three members of the team, plus Jason Donovan, Rick Astley and Kim Appleby.