BBC Music

40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC - Volume 2 (2025x11)

: 26, 2025

Another deep dive into the BBC’s music archives, where the musical map is pointed away from Top of the Pops on a quest to uncover 40 rarely seen performances and hidden gems. Featuring Bronski Beat’s first BBC performance of Smalltown Boy, Rihanna’s rockier version of Umbrella, Sophie Ellis-Bextor covering Pulp’s Do You Remember the First Time? and Kate Bush pairing up for a tango during Hounds of Love. These tucked-away treats and many, many more make this a journey that musical fans are certain to treasure.