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Series 19

Gracias a la Vida

The Latin American anthem to life is explored through personal stories.

• 30 mins

Series 19

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.

• 30 mins

Series 19

La Boheme

Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Hallelujah

How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major

Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.

• 30 mins

Series 20

First Cut Is the Deepest

The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Scarborough Fair

Soul Music explores the mystery and emotional ties of folk song Scarborough Fair.

• 30 mins

Series 20

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.

• 30 mins

Series 2

In the Mood

Alyn Shipton and trombonist Paul Tanner reflect on the impact of the jitterbug super hit.

• 30 mins

Series 2

The Lark Ascending

Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Zadok

Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Over the Rainbow

Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Amazing Grace

John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Elgar's Cello Concerto

Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the impact of Elgar.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Abide with Me

The surprising worldwide significance of Lyte and Monk's composition.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Despite their hit anthem of love and support, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.

• 30 mins

Series 1

The Last Post

Officer AD Bridges and a former war prisoner reflect on the impact of the final bugle call

• 30 mins

Series 1

Silent Night

An exploration of one of the world's most popular Christmas carols.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Beethoven's Ode to Joy

John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Summertime

Rodney Greenberg, Harolyn Blackwell and Lesley Garrett reflect on Gershwin's lullaby.

• 30 mins

Series 1

You'll Never Walk Alone

Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.

• 30 mins

Series 21

Mr Blue Sky

An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.

• 30 mins

Series 21

Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica

Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

• 30 mins

Series 21

Mack the Knife

The Brecht/Weill song Mack the Knife written for The Threepenny Opera in 1928.

• 30 mins

Series 21

Nimrod

Composer and conductor Paul Spicer explores the impact of Edward Elgar's Nimrod.

• 30 mins

Series 21

Fairytale of New York

The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.

• 28 mins

Series 17

Strange Fruit

Soul Music examines the harrowing stories behind the song made famous by Billie Holiday.

• 30 mins

Series 17

Gymnop茅die No 1

Pascal Rog茅 leads us through a personal and musical journey of Erik Satie's Gymnop茅dies.

• 30 mins

Series 17

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song.

• 30 mins