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Nothing captured the style and exuberance of the 80s like the emergence of the music video. A new group of London-based star directors was born, pioneering video techniques to a combination of inspiration, perspiration and creative genius. In a series of interviews, the world’s legendary rock stars discuss the creation and impact of the videos that everyone remembers. It is a celebration of the era when memorable music was matched in brilliance by the creative film making that projected it around the world. Artists including George Michael, Bon Jovi, Bob Geldorf and Duran Duran recall the inspiration behind the videos, anecdotes from the filming process and how this dazzling new medium changed the music industry forever. Also featured are some of the prominent directors and producers of these iconic videos.
Examining the career of renowned director Russell Mulcahy, whose most famous works include the videos for Rio by Duran Duran, Queen's A Kind of Magic and The Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star. Featuring contributions by musicians including Simon Le Bon, Kim Carnes, Bonnie Tyler, Roger Taylor, Gary Kemp and Mick Fleetwood.
Profile of Wayne Isham, the renowned music video director who has worked with a range of stars, including Madonna, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi and Metallica
Examining the work of renowned music video director David Mallet, who has produced promotional videos for artists including Blondie, Queen and AC/DC
A profile of music video director Kevin Godley, whose list of collaborators includes U2, Sting and the Police. Features interviews with Bono, Sting and Paul McCartney.
Profile of producer and director Steve Barron, who was responsible for music videos such as A-ha's Take On Me and Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. With contributions by Bryan Adams.
A profile of film-maker Andy Morahan, who has directed more than 100 videos for artists including David Bowie and Paul McCartney
Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran and directors Russell Mulcahy and Kevin Godley talk about the creation of music videos for some of their biggest hits, including Rio and Girls on Film.
Angus Young and Brian Johnson recall the inspiration behind AC/DC's hardest-hitting music videos, including Thunderstruck and You Shook Me All Night Long
Sting discusses the creative process behind the music videos he was part of, including Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take
Bono and the Edge discuss U2's music videos, including Numb and The Sweetest Thing.
Director Andy Morahan and former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum discuss making the videos for the band's singles November Rain, Don't Cry, Estranged, Welcome to the Jungle and Garden of Eden.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and music video director Wayne Isham look back at the band's iconic videos, including Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven.
Mick Fleetwood discusses the music videos that defined Fleetwood Mac, including Big Love and the 'mini movie' for Gypsy.
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams gives a fascinating insight into his work with director Steve Barron on his music videos Cuts Like a Knife, Heaven and Summer of 69.
American soul and disco singer Donna Summer, whose hits include I Feel Love and State of Independence, discusses some of her most famous music videos.
Olivia Newton-John looks back at some of her most famous music videos, and talks about her on-set experiences and how important they were to her success.
Pop star Kim Wilde talks about the making of some of her music videos and how the medium contributed to her image
English rockers Def Leppard discuss the making of some of the band's most exciting and best-loved videos, including their inspiration, setbacks and filming.
David Bowie, David Mallett and Robert Elms, to name a few, give a rare glimpse into the thinking behind many of Bowie's most influential videos such as Ashes to Ashes, Dancing in the Street, and Let's Dance. Directors David Mallett and Tim Pope are among those discussing the challenges, expense, and visions behind David Bowie's music videos.
In Video Killed The Radio Star, The Cure's Robert Smith and video director Tim Pope reflect on the band's most iconic videos, including Boys Don't Cry, Why Can't I Be You? and Close to Me. Tim explains how the stars of Boys Don't Cry came in the form of three young lads who recreated the movements of the band members who were cast in the shadows.
Simple Minds singer-songwriter Jim Kerr discusses his iconic hit records, as well as his creative relationships with video directors Steve Barron and Andy Morahan. Speaking about Promised You a Miracle and Don't You (Forget About Me), Kerr discusses the impact of Simple Minds' videos. Here he talks about how after relative success in the States, their luck was about to change when their record company approached them to sing the lead song on the soundtrack of the film The Breakfast Club.
A look at Elton John's most iconic videos, including the on-set shenanigans and setbacks that surrounded filming for his cheery 80s hit I'm Still Standing.
Director Nigel Dick discusses the iconic music videos he has made with Oasis and reflects on his fractious relationship with the Gallagher brothers. He reveals his inspiration behind the video for Wonderwall, but with strict instructions from the record company to keep the band amused, he had a cunning plan to make it visually arresting without causing a scene...
The Pogues' Shane MacGowan and former manager Frank Murray discuss the period following Joe Strummer's exit from The Clash, his part in The Pogues and his spaghetti western Straight to Hell. We hear how despite the chaotic image of the punk scene, Joe strived hard to create perfectly crafted songs...
The people behind Michael Jackson's seminal pop videos discuss their collaborations with the star, as well as how Jackson helped to change the face of music videos for ever. The broadcaster Robert Elms talks about how Jacko's Thriller video was more like a movie and less like a pop video.
There's nothing like a diva as this episode of Video Killed The Radio Star proves. Video directors Brian Grant, Andy Morahan and Jay Dubin discuss their collaborations with Aretha Franklin, including the mishaps and traumas behind the video for her duet with George Michael. I Knew You Were Waiting video director Brian Grant remembers how the unchallenged Queen of Soul "liked to snack all day and smoke all day. He also recalls how difficult it was to get her to engage with George Michael, how hard she found it to sync her lip movements to the music and the huge entourage she brought with her on set.
Directors behind the music videos to Uptown Girl, The Downeaster "Alexa" and Allentown discuss their famous collaborations with Billy Joel. Despite all the singing and dancing in the video, Billy reveals how he never saw himself as a 'visual-orientated artist' and preferred to be one of the side people in his videos.
In Video Killed The Radio Star, '80s band Frankie Goes To Hollywood are profiled. Director Kevin Godley and former ZTT Records promoter Paul Morley take a look back at the controversial, yet hugely-successful, trilogy of videos for Frankie Goes To Hollywood's hits Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love. Frontman Holly Johnson says it was never their intention to shock the 'hell out of people,' they just wanted to enjoy what they were doing and voice their opinions through music.
In Video Killed The Radio Star, Human League singer Phil Oakey and film director Steve Barron discuss the iconic videos of the electronic new wave band. Steve talks about the difficulties in dealing with Phil's temperament and how Joanne and Susan always came up with the goods on set.
Blur are under the spotlight in Video Killed The Radio Star. They also look back at the video for Country House which starred Keith Allen and was directed by Damien Hirst, a friend of James' and Graham Coxon's from Goldsmiths College. Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree and Alex James reflect on their video for Parklife, which featured actor Phil Daniels as a double glazing salesman and Albarn as his assistant.
Video Killed The Radio Star heads back to the '80s as leading recording artists and video directors of the post-punk electronic music scene talk about how they gave birth to the music video boom. Released in 1981, Ultravox's Vienna became a seminal track of the era. As its director Russell Mulcahy says: "A lot of my videos tried to tell a little story and Vienna is the perfect example of a video that was created as a story that had a climax". He created the effect of a feature film by putting black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, and his pioneering approach caught the attention of Duran Duran. Gary Kemp talks about the impact that video had on an emerging new romantic scene.
Video Killed The Radio Star heads back to the '80s as leading recording artists and video directors of the post-punk electronic music scene talk about how they gave birth to the music video boom. Released in 1981, Ultravox's Vienna became a seminal track of the era. As its director Russell Mulcahy says: "A lot of my videos tried to tell a little story and Vienna is the perfect example of a video that was created as a story that had a climax". He created the effect of a feature film by putting black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, and his pioneering approach caught the attention of Duran Duran. Gary Kemp talks about the impact that video had on an emerging new romantic scene.
A fascinating look at the secrets and ideas behind Tina Turner's most iconic music videos. Directors David Mallet, Brian Grant, Andy Morahan and choreographer Arlene Phillips discuss working with the legend. From her early "Shindig" days to “Private Dancer” to Tina's groundbreaking live concerts of the early 90's.
Directors and musicians discuss the secrets behind creating some of Lou Reed's best-loved music videos. Offering unique and unseen archive footage of LouReed and The Velvet Underground, Broadcaster Robert Elms looks back at the career of one of Rock'sgreat auteurs - Lou Reed. From his work with Warhol inspired Velvet Underground to his solo work such asthe “Transformer” album.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how Billy Idol's best-loved music videos were brought to life. Robert Elms and Director David Mallet discuss Billy Idol. Topics include his music video contribution and influence during the early years of MTV. This episodef eatures Idol’s music videos for "White Wedding" and “Eyes Without a Face”
A fascinating look at how some of the late Tom Petty's most memorable music videos were made. Robert Elms and Director Julien Temple discuss themusic videos of Tom Petty. Including the story behind how a chance meeting in the Arizona desert with Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway led to the production of one of music videos’ most expensive productions: "Into The Great Wide Open".
A fascinating look at the creative processes behind some of Bjork's most iconic music videos. Robert Elms discusses the amazing body of musicvideo work from Bjork. This episode includes interviews with directors Chris Cunningham, Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze and videos “All is Full of Love,“It's Oh So Quiet” and “Bacherlorette”.
A unique insight into the ideas and vision behind the music videos of BRIT Award-winning rock band Crowded House. This program contains an intimate interview with NeilFinn on his musical journey from Split Enz through to Crowded House. Neil explains the ideas behind boththe music videos and lyrics to such classic hits as "Fallat Your Feet", “Don't Dream It's Over” and “Weather With You".
An eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at the making of Depeche Mode's most notable music videos. Legendary DJ Rusty Egan and Broadcaster Robert Elms discuss the music videos of Depeche Mode and the special relationship between the band and Director Anton Corbijn.
Directors and musicians reveal the ideas and inspirations that helped create ZZ Top's most memorable music videos. This program contains interviews with ZZ Top and music video guru Len Epand. Under discussion are the Tim Newman directed trilogy of the racy videos from the early 80s: "Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man". There are further interviews with Steve Barron who collaborated with the band on the "Rough Boy" video from the early days of MTV.
From Millennium to Rock DJ and beyond, we look back at Robbie Williams' most memorable music videos. Broadcaster Robert Elms and Director Vaughan Arnelldiscuss Robbie’s exciting videos including “SomethingStupid” (with Nicole Kidman), “Millennium”, “She's the One” and “Supreme"
Broadcasters Mark Ellen and Robert Elms discuss the impact of the first four Roxy Music albums, in terms of original music, the look of the band, design of the covers, the consequence of the Eno and Ferry split and the Ferry solo career.
An in-depth look back at some of Peter Gabriel's most iconic music videos, including 1986 "Sledgehammer," which won a record nine MTV Video Music Awards and was a hit amongst his fans.
The creative minds behind some of George Michael's most memorable music videos reveal how they brought his hits to life on screen.
The story of how a little-known singer-songwriter from Paddington named Declan McManus became the world-famous Elvis Costello through his powerful introspective lyrics and innovative music videos.
A fascinating look at the creative processes that helped create Annie Lennox and Eurythmics' most iconic music videos.
A look at the making of the iconic music videos of Paul Weller, the 'Modfather' whose solo hits include The Changingman and You Do Something to Me.
A look back at the most memorable music videos of Toyah Willcox, who has had eight Top 40 singles over the last four decades.
Over the last four decades Madonna's music videos have entertained, amused and pushed boundaries and this special programme celebrates her very best.
A look at some of the most iconic music videos of Neil Young, known for recording hits like "Old Man," "Harvest Moon" and "Heart of Gold."
A look at some of the most memorable music videos of American new wave and punk scene pioneers Blondie.
A special look at some of the iconic music videos of Prince, who achieved worldwide fame in the 80s with hits 1999 and Purple Rain
A look at the music videos of the Spice Girls, who burst on to the pop scene in 1996 with the inventive one-take video for their debut single Wannabe.
An intimate look at some of REM's most memorable music videos.
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the Grammy Award-winning pop rock star.
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the Irish rock band.
A look at how some of the Grammy Award-winning chart-topper's most iconic music videos were made.
A look at how some of the most memorable videos from the legendary rock band were made.
A look at memorable music videos for songs by Phil Collins.
A look at some of the most memorable music videos from the acclaimed American rock band.
A look at a selection of Kate Bush's most memorable music videos.
A look at some of Snow Patrol's most influential music videos.
An insight into the making of Elbow's music videos.
A look at Britney Spears' most famous music videos.
A look at some of Beyonce's most influential music videos.
A look at some of Coldplay's most influential music videos.
