Soul Music Episodes Available now
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
Gracias a la Vida
The Latin American anthem to life is explored through personal stories.
Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.
A Shropshire Lad
Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.
Adagio in G minor
Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.
Myfanwy
A range of people explain what the hauntingly beautiful Welsh song 'Myfanwy' means to them
Something Inside So Strong
Labi Siffre's anthem has been taken up by many groups who suffer from discrimination.
Crazy
People of all ages reflect on their love of this simple song, made famous by Patsy Cline.
Rhapsody in Blue
Soul Music examines Gershwin's 'experiment in modern music', 90 years after its premiere.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.