Entertainment

BBC Select's vast array of entertainment documentaries offer a captivating glimpse of those in the limelight. From interviews with Rita Ora, Stormzy, Judi Dench to biographies about legends from music and film, our range of series tell the inside stories from showbiz.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Dame Judi Dench

Louis Theroux Interviews... Dame Judi Dench

Having graced the stage and screen for over 60 years, including iconic turns as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love and MI5 chief M in the James Bond films, Judi Dench is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever actors. Louis Theroux meets Oscar-winner Judi at her home for a candid and lively conversation about her long career, her passion for theatre and her life away from acting.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Stormzy

Louis Theroux Interviews... Stormzy

After two years out of the spotlight, platinum-selling rapper Stormzy welcomes Louis Theroux into his London home. This frank and revealing conversation covers many aspects of his life, from his childhood to the breakdown of a high-profile relationship, as well as the pressures that come with fame. How does he cope with so much success at such a young age?

Glastonbury 50 Years and Counting

Watch Glastonbury 50 Years and Counting on BBC Select

It’s known for mud, mayhem and amazing musical moments. Glastonbury has been the go-to destination for music lovers for over 50 years and it has become one of the most iconic musical festivals in the world.

This BBC documentary reveals the secrets behind the legendary event, as told by those who set it up and the many stars who’ve played there including Billie Eilish, Stormzy, Thom Yorke and Dua Lipa.

Christmas Carols with Lucy Worsley

Watch Christmas Carols with Lucy Worsley on BBC Select

Join historian Lucy Worsley on a journey to discover the stories behind some of our favorite Christmas songs and the history of carol singing.

Lucy quickly discovers that the origins of these festive carols suggest there’s more than meets the eye. From pagan fertility rituals and French renaissance jigs to a hymn for peace during World War One, learn more about the history of holiday traditions in this festive treat from the BBC.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today

Watch It Was 50 Years Ago Today on BBC Select

It was an immediate success and became a symbol of the growing 1960s counterculture. Now, it’s considered the greatest album of all time. What’s the story behind the The Beatles’ legendary Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?

In 2017, 50 years after its release, documentary-maker Alan G Parker examines archive footage and interviews with fellow musicians, their family and the Beatles themselves.

This show is not currently available on BBC Select but see below to browse through more music documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.