Entertainment
Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing
In 2017, a British-born terrorist detonated a suicide bomb at pop superstar Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert. It killed 22 people and injured more than 800 others, many of them young girls. It was an attack that shocked the nation to its core. Five years on, the truth of what happened on that night, and the mistakes that were made, are finally starting to emerge.
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly
This is the story of a different kind of soul singer, set against the backdrop of America’s Civil Rights movement. In the early 1970s Roberta Flack was one of the most successful pop stars in the world, with hits such as Killing Me Softly. But, as this fascinating music documentary reveals, Flack was no overnight sensation. Her story is one of struggle, rejection, and controversy.
Carols from Kings
Enter the unforgettable atmosphere of the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge and delight in this traditional celebration of Christmas.
The world-famous choir will sing carols old and new, including favorites such as O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.
The story of the Nativity will also be shared during this magnificent festive treat.
Glastonbury 50 Years and Counting
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
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.