Video Killed The Radio Star
Musicians and those closest to them reflect on their previous work.
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Type: tv
Season: 8
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Release: 2009-09-06
Rating: 5
Season 1 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2009-09-06
Examining the career of renowned director Russell Mulcahy, whose most famous works include the videos for Rio by Duran Duran, Queen's A Kind of Magic and The Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star. Featuring contributions by musicians including Simon Le Bon, Kim Carnes, Bonnie Tyler, Roger Taylor, Gary Kemp and Mick Fleetwood.
Season 2 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2010-07-07
Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes discuss the creation of the videos for some of their biggest hits, including Rio and Girls on Film.
Angus Young and Brian Johnson recall the inspiration behind AC/DC's most hard-hitting music videos, including Thunderstruck and You Shook Me All Night Long.
Sting discusses the creative process behind the sensational music videos he was proud to be part of, including Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take.
Bono and The Edge discuss some of U2's most memorable music videos, including the star-studded The Sweetest Thing and Numb.
Season 3 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2011-07-09
Video director Andy Morahan and drummer Matt Sorum look back on the band's iconic trilogy of videos for November Rain, Don't Cry, and Estranged.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and music video director Wayne Isham look back at the band's iconic videos, including Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven.
Mick Fleetwood discusses Fleetwood Mac's most famous music videos, including Big Love and Gypsy, and reveals how they affected his band's public profile and artistic direction
A-Ha's Magne Furuholmen and director Steven Baron discuss the making of the band's iconic music videos, including Take On Me and The Sun Always Shines on TV.
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora joins director Wayne Isham to discuss the making of some of the rock band's most famous videos, including You Give Love a Bad Name and Always.
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams gives a fascinating insight into his work with director Steve Barron on his music videos Cuts Like a Knife, Heaven and Summer of 69.
Olivia Newton-John, choreographer Arlene Phillips and director Brian Grant discuss how they made the music videos for Physical, Desperate Times and other hits.
Members of Queen reflect on their iconic music videos, revealing their inspiration and creative processes, and the impact of the new medium on the music industry.
Norman Cook, known by stage name Fatboy Slim, and director Tim Pope recount the birth of some of the singer's most famous videos.
Wildly inventive American hard rock band Van Halen reflect on the genius, madness and excesses of some of their most memorable music videos.
The making of the late Whitney Houston's most iconic music videos, including So Emotional, How Will I Know, and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Season 4 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2012-04-14
Season 5 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2013-06-22
Directors David Mallett and Tim Pope are among those discussing the challenges, expense, and visions behind David Bowie's music videos.
2013-06-29
The Cure's Robert Smith and video director Tim Pope reflect on the band's most iconic videos, including Boys Don't Cry, Why Can't I Be You? and Close to Me.
2013-07-06
Simple Minds singer songwriter Jim Kerr discusses the band's iconic hits and videos, including Belfast Boy, Chelsea Girl and Don't You Forget About Me.
2014-01-31
A look at Elton John's most iconic videos, including the on-set shenanigans and setbacks that surrounded filming for his cheery 80s hit I'm Still Standing.
2014-02-07
Director Nigel Dick discusses the iconic music videos he has made with Oasis and reflects on his fractious relationship with the Gallagher brothers.
2014-02-14
The Pogues' Shane MacGowan is among those examining Joe Strummer's exit from The Clash, his part in The Pogues and his spaghetti western Straight to Hell.
2014-02-28
Directors behind some of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos, including Thriller and Smooth Criminal, discuss their collaborations with the King of Pop.
2014-03-07
Directors discuss working with Aretha Franklin, including the difficulties experienced making the video for her duet with George Michael.
2014-03-14
Directors behind the music videos to Uptown Girl, The Downeaster "Alexa" and Allentown discuss their famous collaborations with Billy Joel.
2014-03-21
Director Kevin Godley reflects on the success and controversies of the videos for Relax, Two Tribes and Christmas hit The Power of Love.
2014-03-28
Human League singer Phil Oakey and director Steve Barron reflect on the iconic videos of the new wave band, including that of hit single Don't You Want Me.
2014-04-04
A look at the Britpop band's most famous videos, including Parklife, featuring Phil Daniels, Country House, directed by Damien Hirst, and Coffee & TV.
2014-04-18
Gary Kemp, Simon Le Bon and director Russell Mulcahy are among those reflecting on the electronic music scene and music video boom of the 1980s.
Season 6 - Video Killed The Radio Star
2015-06-30
A fascinating look at the secrets and ideas behind Tina Turner's most iconic music videos. Directors David Mallet, Brian Grant, Andy Morahan and choreographer Arlene Phillips discuss working with the legend. From her early "Shindig" days to “Private Dancer” to Tina's groundbreaking live concerts of the early 90's.
2015-07-06
Directors and musicians discuss the secrets behind creating some of Lou Reed's best-loved music videos. Offering unique and unseen archive footage of LouReed and The Velvet Underground, Broadcaster Robert Elms looks back at the career of one of Rock'sgreat auteurs - Lou Reed. From his work with Warhol inspired Velvet Underground to his solo work such asthe “Transformer” album.
2015-07-08
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how Billy Idol's best-loved music videos were brought to life. Robert Elms and Director David Mallet discuss Billy Idol. Topics include his music video contribution and influence during the early years of MTV. This episodef eatures Idol’s music videos for "White Wedding" and “Eyes Without a Face”
2015-07-10
A fascinating look at how some of the late Tom Petty's most memorable music videos were made. Robert Elms and Director Julien Temple discuss themusic videos of Tom Petty. Including the story behind how a chance meeting in the Arizona desert with Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway led to the production of one of music videos’ most expensive productions: "Into The Great Wide Open".
2015-08-30
A fascinating look at the creative processes behind some of Bjork's most iconic music videos. Robert Elms discusses the amazing body of musicvideo work from Bjork. This episode includes interviews with directors Chris Cunningham, Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze and videos “All is Full of Love,“It's Oh So Quiet” and “Bacherlorette”.
2015-08-31
A unique insight into the ideas and vision behind the music videos of BRIT Award-winning rock band Crowded House. This program contains an intimate interview with NeilFinn on his musical journey from Split Enz through to Crowded House. Neil explains the ideas behind boththe music videos and lyrics to such classic hits as "Fallat Your Feet", “Don't Dream It's Over” and “Weather With You".
2015-09-16
An eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at the making of Depeche Mode's most notable music videos. Legendary DJ Rusty Egan and Broadcaster Robert Elms discuss the music videos of Depeche Mode and the special relationship between the band and Director Anton Corbijn.
2015-09-26
Directors and musicians reveal the ideas and inspirations that helped create ZZ Top's most memorable music videos. This program contains interviews with ZZ Top and music video guru Len Epand. Under discussion are the Tim Newman directed trilogy of the racy videos from the early 80s: "Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man". There are further interviews with Steve Barron who collaborated with the band on the "Rough Boy" video from the early days of MTV.
2015-10-10
From Millennium to Rock DJ and beyond, we look back at Robbie Williams' most memorable music videos. Broadcaster Robert Elms and Director Vaughan Arnelldiscuss Robbie’s exciting videos including “SomethingStupid” (with Nicole Kidman), “Millennium”, “She's the One” and “Supreme"
2015-10-16
Broadcasters Mark Ellen and Robert Elms discuss the impact of the first four Roxy Music albums, in terms of original music, the look of the band, design of the covers, the consequence of the Eno and Ferry split and the Ferry solo career.
Season 7 - Video Killed The Radio Star
A look at some of Peter Gabriel's most iconic music videos, including his 1986 hit Sledgehammer, which won a record nine MTV Video Music Awards.
The creative minds behind some of George Michael's most memorable music videos reveal how they brought his hits to life on screen.
The story of Elvis Costello's most iconic music videos, as told by those who made them happen.
A fascinating look at the creative processes that helped create Dave Stewart and Eurythmics' most iconic music videos.
A look at the making of the iconic music videos of Paul Weller, the 'Modfather' whose solo hits include The Changingman and You Do Something to Me.
2018-08-03
An insight into the making of videos by Toyah Willcox, whose hits included It’s A Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free.
Over the last four decades Madonna's music videos have entertained, amused and pushed boundaries and this special programme celebrates her very best.
A look at some of the most iconic music videos of Neil Young, known for recording hits such as Old Man, Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold.
From Millennium to Rock DJ and beyond, we look back at Robbie Williams' most memorable music videos.
A special look at some of the iconic music videos of Prince, who achieved worldwide fame in the 80s with hits 1999 and Purple Rain.
A look at the music videos of the Spice Girls, who burst on to the pop scene in 1996 with the inventive one-take video for their debut single Wannabe.
A look at some of the most memorable music videos of American new wave and punk scene pioneers Blondie.
An intimate look at some of R.E.M.'s most memorable music videos.
Season 8 - Video Killed The Radio Star
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the Grammy Award-winning pop rock star.
A look at how some of the Grammy Award-winning chart-topper's most iconic music videos were made.
A look at how some of the most memorable videos from the legendary rock band were made.
2022-04-28
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the mutli-award-winning musician.
2022-04-29
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the acclaimed American rock band.
A look at some of Snow Patrol's most influential music videos.
A look at some of Elbow's most influential music videos.
A look at some of the Princess of Pop's most influential music videos.
A look at some of Beyonce's most influential music videos.
A look at some of Coldplay's most influential music videos.
A look at some of Adele's most influential music videos. Season finale.
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