2001 BBC Productions
BBC Radio 2
"The Colour of Music" - January & February - 8x60mins
Presented by Lionel Richie / Produced by Sue Clark
This landmark series of eight hour-long documentaries charts the true contribution of Black people to the world’s music, through the centuries and up to the present day.
"Divas of Their Day" - February & March - 6x30mins
Presented by David Jacobs / Produced by Andy Jordan
David Jacobs pays tribute to six star British female vocalists of the 1950s, who between them enjoyed over fifty chart hits.
"The Best Things In Life" - July & August - 6x30mins
Presented byDon Black/ Produced by James Montgomery
Don Black presents this six part series which celebrates the lives and careers of three of the most prolific and successful songwriters in the history of Tin Pan Alley - Bobby DeSylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson.
"The True Story of British Pop" - November & December - 6x60mins
Presented by John Peel / Produced by Sue Clark
This landmark series traces the highs and lows of popular music in this country throughout the twentieth century, and attempts to assess the contribution made by British artists to the world’s listening pleasure.