Series looking at the revolution in 20th century music. Wrecking Ball It begins by examining the shift in the language and sound of music from the melodies and harmonies of giants such as Mozart, Haydn and Brahms into the fragmented, abstract, discordant sound of the most radical composers of the new century - Schoenberg, Webern, Stravinsky and beyond. It examines how this new music was a response to the huge upheaval in the world at the start of the 20th century, with its developments in technology, science, modern art and the tumult of the First World War. Featuring performances of some of the key works of the period, performed by the London Sinfonietta, members of the Aurora Orchestra and composer and pianist Timothy Andres, the story of this episode in music history is brought to life through the contributions of the biggest names in modern classical music, among them Steve Reich, John Adams, Michael Tilson Thomas, Pierre Boulez, George Benjamin and Alex Ross, music critic of the New Yorker. Free for All Part 2 examines how the freewheeling modernism that had shocked audiences in the first two decades of the century came under state control. Initially, many practitioners thought the totalitarian regimes would be good for music and the arts. What followed in Germany was a ban on music written by Jews, African-Americans and communists, while in the Soviet Union there was a prohibition on music the workers were unable to hum. After the cataclysm of the 1940s, a new generation of composers - Boulez, Stockhausen, Xenakis, Nono, Ligeti - turned their back on what they saw as the discredited music of the past and tried to reinvent it from scratch. Or, at least, from serialism, which became as much of a straitjacket as totalitarianism's strictures had been. But from this period of avant-garde experimentation, which many listeners found baffling and terrifying, came some of the most influential and radical musical innovations of the century. Easy Listening Series concludes with the focus shifting to the United States in the post-war years of the 1950s and beyond. Beginning with arguably the most notorious work of 20th century classical music, John Cage's 'silent' composition 4'33", it looks at how a series of maverick Americans re-invented the sound of classical music into a more simple form, bringing back harmonies and rhythms that made it increasingly popular with audiences across the world. It also examines how this music found its way into a spiritual realm, with the strain of pared-down religious composition that came to be known as 'holy minimalism'. From the Maverick concert hall in Woodstock, New York to an Orthodox cathedral in Estonia to a car park in Peckham, south London, the story is told by a stellar line-up of contributors including Philip Glass, Steve Reich, John Adams, Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.

The Sound and The Fury takes us closer than ever before to rediscover the war for what it truly is: the most significant event of the contemporary world. Navigating events and continents, each episode alternates between a global approach and close-up incursions into the lives of men and women caught in the hell of World War II. From the Japanese invasion of Manchuria to the siege of Stalingrad, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the battle of El Alamein, the series narrates World War II on a "planet level" to place it on a truly global scal

This incredibly entertaining profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.

Two well-known feature films are edited together to create more than a sum of the parts.

Documentary discussing the many songs featured in the James Bond films

This making-of piece features Shaymalan and composer James Newton Howard sharing their insights into the film's powerful score and unique sound effects.

The lives of a Shakespearian theater troupe and their struggles to stage a production of 'Hamlet'.

Reporter Diane Sawyer and Julie Andrews visit filming locations from The Sound of Music (1965). Also included is an interview with Christopher Plummer, rare behind-the-scenes and related archival footage.

Step inside the remarkable journey of The Beatles, the band that reshaped music and revolutionised culture in the 20th century. From their early days in Liverpool and the raw energy of The Cavern Club, to their meteoric rise in the 1960s and the frenzy of Beatlemania, the film explores how four young men-John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr-captivated the world. Featuring archival footage, interviews, and timeless performances, it highlights their groundbreaking approach to songwriting, recording, and artistic experimentation that pushed the boundaries of rock and roll. Beyond the music, the film examines the personal challenges, creative tensions, and cultural shifts that shaped their journey, from the heights of fame to their eventual breakup. Ultimately, this is not only the story of a band, but of a movement that left an indelible mark on music, art, and society-one that still resonates across generations today.

Two turn of the Century fortune hunters (Peter Graves and Cameron Mitchell) discover oil in Persia and attempt to claim it. Serious resistance is met.