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Series 7

Swan Lake

The story behind Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and the impact it has had on audiences.

• 30 mins

Series 7

So What

The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'.

• 30 mins

Series 7

Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor

How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.

• 30 mins

Series 7

What a Wonderful World

In 1967, amidst protests and war, Louis Armstrong recorded 'What A Wonderful World'

• 28 mins

Series 8

Allegri's Miserere

An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music.

• 30 mins

Series 8

The Look of Love

The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.

• 30 mins

Series 8

Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis

How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy.

• 30 mins

Series 8

You've Got a Friend

Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album.

• 30 mins

Series 8

Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs

People describe how Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs have brought solace at key moments.

• 30 mins

Series 19

A Shropshire Lad

Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.

• 30 mins

Series 19

Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You

Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.

• 30 mins

Series 19

Gracias a la Vida

The Latin American anthem to life is explored through personal stories.

• 30 mins

Series 19

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.

• 30 mins

Series 19

La Boheme

Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Hallelujah

How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major

Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.

• 30 mins

Series 20

First Cut Is the Deepest

The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.

• 30 mins

Series 20

Scarborough Fair

The mystery and emotional ties of the folk song Scarborough Fair.

• 30 mins

Series 20

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.

• 30 mins

Series 2

In the Mood

Alyn Shipton and trombonist Paul Tanner reflect on the impact of the jitterbug super hit.

• 30 mins

Series 2

The Lark Ascending

Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Zadok

Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Over the Rainbow

Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Amazing Grace

John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Elgar's Cello Concerto

Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the impact of Elgar.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Abide with Me

The surprising worldwide significance of Lyte and Monk's composition.

• 30 mins

Series 1

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Despite their hit anthem of love and support, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.

• 30 mins

Series 1

The Last Post

Officer AD Bridges and a former war prisoner reflect on the impact of the final bugle call

• 30 mins

Series 1

Silent Night

An exploration of one of the world's most popular Christmas carols.

• 30 mins