The 1980s was an era in which a fusillade of new genres emerged, and many are still with us today, such as hip-hop and house. Dylan Jones has mined the archives to select some of the most crucial tracks in the rise of these two genres. From a young Kurtis Blow making his Top of the Pops debut to the sonic bombardment of Public Enemy and the sampling skills of Bomb the Bass, this episode showcases the evolution in rap and house music across the decade. There are rare archival interviews and stellar performances from Run-DMC, Salt 'N' Pepa, S'Express, Cookie Crew and Neneh Cherry, as well as iconic videos from Herbie Hancock, The Beastie Boys, M/A/R/R/S, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many more.
High on cocaine, Hitler hatches an audacious plan to turn the tide of the war. He has been prescribed the drug for injuries sustained when Stauffenberg tried to kill him. Colourised archive depicts the Germans’ opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton’s arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege. The film also looks at the role played by commando Otto Skorzeny, who put English-speaking German soldiers behind the lines to sow confusion, spreading the rumour that they try to kill or capture Eisenhower.
This documentary delivers a penetrating examination of Sean Combs, charting his rise from visionary hitmaker to one of the most powerful figures in hip-hop, and the growing controversies that now surround his legacy. Through archival footage, insider testimony, and investigative reporting, it exposes both the revolutionary impact of Bad Boy Entertainment and the darker allegations that have cast a long shadow over his empire, raising urgent questions about power, accountability, and image in the music industry. In the first two episodes, viewers see how a driven kid from New York reinvented himself as Puff Daddy, building Bad Boy Records into a cultural force. As fame and wealth accelerate, the series explores how the embrace of celebrity ignites a dangerous rivalry with Death Row Records, setting the stage for an era defined by excess, conflict, and unresolved questions. The lingering mystery surrounding the shooting of Tupac Shakur looms large, framing a story where ambition, rivalry, and consequence collide.
From a young Kurtis Blow making his Top of the Pops debut to the sonic bombardment of Public Enemy and the sampling skills of Bomb the Bass, this episode showcases the evolution in rap and house music across the decade. There are rare archival interviews and stellar performances from Run-DMC, Salt 'N' Pepa, S'Express, Cookie Crew and Neneh Cherry, as well as iconic videos from Herbie Hancock, The Beastie Boys, M/A/R/R/S, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many more.