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Video Killed the Radio Star
Insight into the world of renowned music video directors
The series that reveals the inspiration and creative processes behind some of music’s most famous videos.
Series 3
Renowned videos from Donna Summer, Kim Wilde, The Moody Blues, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Gabriel and Whitney Houston come under the spotlight as the artists and their directors discuss the ideas behind their most iconic videos, recall their on-set experiences and discuss the impact this dazzling new medium was having on the music industry.
Episode 1 - Queen

Watch: Queen - Video Killed The Radio Star
Queen reflect on their most iconic music videos, revealing their inspiration and creative processes, and the impact of this new medium on the music industry.
Episode 2 - Olivia-Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John looks back on some of her most iconic videos, discussing her on-set experiences and how important they were to her success.
Episode 3 - Kim Wilde

Watch: Kim Wilde - Video Killed The Radio Star
Pop star Kim Wilde looks back on her most iconic videos, discussing inspiration, on-set experiences, and how the new medium contributed to her image.
Episode 4 - Def Leppard
English rockers Def Leppard discuss the making of some of the band's most exciting and best-loved videos, including their inspiration, setbacks and filming.
Episode 5 - Megadeth
The notorious heavy metal band from Los Angeles discuss the making of some of their most iconic music videos.
Episode 6 - Fatboy Slim
Norman Quentin Cook, a.k.a Fatboy Slim, talks about making the videos that earned him ten MTV Video Music Awards.
Metal Special
Directors including Wayne Isham and Dave Mallet and artists such as Lars Ulrich, Matt Sorum and Joe Perry discuss the making of their iconic heavy metal music videos.
Series 2
Featuring interviews with six iconic bands and artists, beginning with Guns ‘n’ Roses, and including Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, A-Ha, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, the show explores the exciting period that changed the way we interacted with music forever.
Discussing the making of their early videos, and delving into the impact this new technology had on the industry, the featured artists provide a first-hand glimpse back to the game-changing moment that turned music into a feast for the eyes as well as ears.

Watch: Bryan Adams: Video Killed The Radio Star
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams gives a fascinating insight into his work with director Steve Barron on his music videos Cuts Like a Knife, Heaven and Summer of 69.

Watch: Bon Jovi: Video Killed The Radio Star
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and renowned director Wayne Isham discuss their creative relationship during production of the band’s music videos.

Watch: A-Ha: Video Killed The Radio Star
A-Ha’s Magne Furuholmen and director Steven Baron discuss the making of the band’s iconic music videos, including Take On Me and The Sun Always Shines on TV.

Watch: Fleetwood Mac: Video Killed The Radio Star
Mick Fleetwood discusses the music videos that defined Fleetwood Mac, including Big Love and the ‘mini movie’ for Gypsy.

Watch: Metallica: Video Killed The Radio Star
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and music video director Wayne Isham look back at the band's iconic videos, including Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven.
Series 1
Sir Paul McCartney and the members of Metallica and Duran Duran are among the interviewees in this new series examining the innovative work of renowned music video directors, including Wayne Isham and David Mallet.
The series also features a collection of interviews with some of the world's greatest rock stars as they recall the experiences they had when they made their first music videos.
Featured videos include:
Duran Duran - Rio
Elton John - I’m Still Standing
Queen - It’s a Kind of Magic
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart
True - Spandau Ballet
Diana Ross – Chain Reaction
Queen – I Want to Break Free
Boomtown Rats – I Don’t like Mondays
The Police – Every Breath You Take
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
Featured artists include:
U2
Sir Paul McCartney
Fleetwood Mac
Duran Duran
AC/DC
Sting






