Season 5

Season 5

2013-06-22
13 Episodes

Episodes

David Bowie

1. David Bowie

2013-06-22

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Directors David Mallett and Tim Pope are among those discussing the challenges, expense, and visions behind David Bowie's music videos.

The Cure

2. The Cure

2013-06-29

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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.

Simple Minds

3. Simple Minds

2013-07-06

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Simple Minds singer songwriter Jim Kerr discusses the band's iconic hits and videos, including Belfast Boy, Chelsea Girl and Don't You Forget About Me.

Elton John

4. Elton John

2014-01-31

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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.

Oasis

5. Oasis

2014-02-07

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Director Nigel Dick discusses the iconic music videos he has made with Oasis and reflects on his fractious relationship with the Gallagher brothers.

Joe Strummer

6. Joe Strummer

2014-02-14

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The Pogues' Shane MacGowan is among those examining Joe Strummer's exit from The Clash, his part in The Pogues and his spaghetti western Straight to Hell.

Michael Jackson

7. Michael Jackson

2014-02-28

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Directors behind some of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos, including Thriller and Smooth Criminal, discuss their collaborations with the King of Pop.

Aretha Franklin

8. Aretha Franklin

2014-03-07

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Directors discuss working with Aretha Franklin, including the difficulties experienced making the video for her duet with George Michael.

Billy Joel

9. Billy Joel

2014-03-14

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Directors behind the music videos to Uptown Girl, The Downeaster "Alexa" and Allentown discuss their famous collaborations with Billy Joel.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood

10. Frankie Goes To Hollywood

2014-03-21

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Director Kevin Godley reflects on the success and controversies of the videos for Relax, Two Tribes and Christmas hit The Power of Love.

The Human League

11. The Human League

2014-03-28

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Human League singer Phil Oakey and director Steve Barron reflect on the iconic videos of the new wave band, including that of hit single Don't You Want Me.

Blur

12. Blur

2014-04-04

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A look at the Britpop band's most famous videos, including Parklife, featuring Phil Daniels, Country House, directed by Damien Hirst, and Coffee & TV.

The Synth Years

13. The Synth Years

2014-04-18

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Gary Kemp, Simon Le Bon and director Russell Mulcahy are among those reflecting on the electronic music scene and music video boom of the 1980s.