40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC

40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC

40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC

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40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC

2024

2h 28m

8.3(2 votes)

Music

Overview

Expect the unexpected on this journey through the BBC's magical music archives, a Top 40 with a difference. In a Top of the Pops-free-zone, these are the surprising songs and rare performances that aren't seen every day, taken from shows that may have been forgotten - but that definitely deserve to see daylight once again.

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Social & External

Production Companies

BBC

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Jimi Hendrix

Self (archive footage)

Jimi Hendrix

Acting

MC Hammer

Self (archive footage)

MC Hammer

Acting

Dusty Springfield

Self (archive footage)

Dusty Springfield

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