Virgin Radio has announced it is launching a new hour-long documentary series focusing on classic acts including David Bowie and The Rolling Stones.
Broadcaster Pete Mitchell will produce and present Revolutions In Music, which debuts with its look at Mick Jagger and co on June 16.
Speaking about the series, Virgin Radio UK’s content controller Mike Cass said: “Whether it’s our exclusive interviews with music legends ranging from George Ezra to Def Leppard or our new history of music documentary series by the much-acclaimed Pete Mitchell, be in no doubt at Virgin Radio it’s all about the music. Pop music is a barometer of the times and this new series will be a must-listen for real music fans as we explore the trends, attitudes and cultural shifts that have defined the music world we live in today.”
Future editions of the show will focus on Led Zeppelin, David Bowie’s Berlin period and the Sex Pistols’ Anarchy Tour. The full list is below:
June - The Story of The Rolling Stones
July - Amy Winehouse Back to Black
August - The Story of The Hacienda
September - 50 Years of Led Zeppelin
October - Sex Pistols: Anarchy in the UK
November - Beatles Celebrate 50 Years of the White Album
December - Women in Rock