Punk/New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale (BBC4, 9pm) NIGHTINGALE introduced a generation of Radio 1 listeners and Old Grey Whistle Test viewers to the exciting sounds of punk and new wave, with the music previously being hard to find on mainstream TV. In this programme, she chooses some of her favourite moments, including performances from Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Gang of Four, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Tubeway Army and Ian Dury and the Blockheads. There’s also the Damned’s set-smashing appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test and the Sex Pistols’ anarchic trip on the Thames.
Later – with Jools Holland (BBC2, 10pm)
SHE’S been a West End actress, a DJ and a solo artist, but for many people Melanie C will always be Sporty from the Spice Girls. Tonight, she’s joining Jools Holland for the last episode in the series, as she discusses her musical journey and picks out some clips from the Later archives. Jools also welcomes Mica Paris, who is currently starring in EastEnders, will remind us why she shot to fame because of her voice.
Icon: Music Through the Lens (Sky Arts, 10pm)
FEATURING in-depth interviews with more than 50 of the world’s most renowned photographers, this new six-part series looks at the history and cultural impact of music photography. The show will include Lawrence Watson, Bob Gruen, Mick Rock, Deborah Feingold, Baron Wolman, Rankin, Lynn Goldsmith, Ross Halfin and Gered Mankowitz, alongside artists including Nick Mason, Glen Matlock, Ziggy Marley, Lars Ulrich, Alice Cooper and Zara Larsson. However, the photographs are the real stars, with thousands of astounding images illustrating the story.
The Graham Norton Show (BBC1, 10.45pm)
RELATIVE newcomer Emma Corrin made headlines when she landed the role of Princess Diana in the fourth series of the Netflix drama The Crown. But did finding herself in the media spotlight help with the role? We could find out tonight as Emma and her on-screen husband, Josh O’Connor, join Graham to talk about playing the royal couple. Nicola Adams and Kylie Minogue also have a chat.
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