Our Musical History

Former Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic along with Martyn Ware, who was in both The Human League and Heaven 17, reveal a playlist packed with disco classics and more. Each song is hand-picked, and as they watch the performances, they reveal the reasons behind their choices.

Stephen and Gillian have been married for 24 years and been in New Order together for even longer, but they still manage to surprise one another with their musical tastes. While Stephen declares Captain Beefheart an early influence, Gillian confesses her teenage love for a disco classic. Amidst an hour of top tunes, Stephen also reveals the moment he was mistaken for Stevie Wonder and Gillian recalls how her father was a fan of punk.

Singer, DJ and broadcaster Cerys Matthews joins acclaimed blues photographer Val Wilmer to select their favourite blues musicians - several of whom Val has met and photographed. From Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf to Jimi Hendrix and John Lee Hooker, Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Peggy Lee and many more, their playlist is packed with classic blues and punctuated with personal stories.

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and Creation Records boss Alan McGee reveal a selection of their all-time favourite tracks. From first jobs to private jets, the long-time friends unpack the songs that formed the soundtrack to their lives. Amid the eclectic tunes, Shaun also discovers his lost Tops of the Pops appearance and Alan declares an alternative Scottish national anthem. Theirs is a blistering playlist of indie, punk and ska classics from Buzzcocks to the Specials, Junior Mervin to Marc Bolan, Orange Juice to Underworld and many more.

DJ Trevor Nelson and singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae present their ultimate soundtrack in an hour of classic and contemporary soul and R'n'B gems. Given an airing are childhood favourites such as the Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight. as well as inspirational tracks from Prince, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. As they watch their selection, the duo reveal the reasons behind their choices.

The duo reveal the songs that shaped their respective musical journeys. James picks Tina Turner's epic Proud Mary rendition as one of his all-time greats and Beverley introduces him to Big Mama Thornton - a woman who taught Elvis a thing a two before revealing how she felt when the opportunity to sing with her idol presented itself. Plus, the raw stadium rock vocal of Steve Tyler, the soaring acoustic purity of Eva Cassidy, the intensity of Otis Redding and the passion of Prince. Whitney Houston sings live to an audience of millions, Tom Jones returns to Wales to deliver one of his classic hits and a pitch-perfect George Michael serves to blow the roof off Wembley stadium.

British singer-songwriter duo Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle form the award-winning country act The Shires. Their ultimate soundtrack ranges from Dolly Parton to Shania Twain. Each song is handpicked, and as they watch the performances, they reveal the reasons behind their choices.