Planet Rock Profiles

Episodes - Planet Rock Profiles

• Air (2004) A look at the career of French band Air, who shot to fame with their irresistible hit Sexy Boy, which was taken from the hugely popular 1998 album Moon Safari. Since then, they've continued to impress critics and fans alike with releases including the soundtrack to acclaimed movie The Virgin Suicides and more recent offering Talkie Walkie
• Al Green Interviews and archive footage of Grammy Award-winning soul singer Al Green, who has been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
• Alanis Morissette (2003) Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discusses how the success of her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill, featuring the hits Ironic and Hand in My Pocket, kept her on the road for an 18-month tour that started in clubs and ended in arenas
• Alice Cooper (2001) Portrait of rock legend Alice Cooper, whose on-stage antics caused outrage around the world
• Alicia Keys (2004) Grammy Award-winning R'n'B singer Alicia Keys discusses her successful career in music, having sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and reflects on the new direction her life is taking as she breaks into acting
• Anastacia An interview with US chart topping American pop singer Anastacia
• Anastacia The life and music of American pop singer Anastacia, who recently released her fourth album
• Ash (2003) Profile of Northern Ireland rockers Ash, who proved they were back on top form with their number one album Free all Angels
• Ashanti (2003) Portrait of R'n'B sensation Ashanti, whose self-titled album hit the top of the Billboard chart, tracing her rise to fame
• Barenaked Ladies (2002) Dave Fanning talks to Barenaked Ladies about their career
• The Beautiful South (2000) Insight into the Hull-based pop band, including interviews and archive footage. The group were formed from the ashes of the Housemartins and the Gargoyles, and went on to achieve international success with hits including A Little Time and Rotterdam
• Beck (2003) The eclectic sound of Beck, the singer-songwriter who emerged from the Seattle underground scene in 1993 to become the poet of the slacker generation. The son of an actress and a successful bluegrass musician, he stayed out of the media spotlight as his career blossomed, reaching an international audience
• Beyonce (2004) The career of former Destiny's Child singer Beyonce Knowles, who has gone on to find fame and fortune with her solo songs including Crazy in Love and Dangerously in Love. She's worked with many of the foremost names in the music world, including Missy Elliot, Sean Paul and Luther Vandross
• Black Eyed Peas (2006) Members of Black Eyed Peas discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Blu Cantrell (2004) R&B singer Blu Cantrell discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Blur (2002) Blur's Damon Albarn talks about the band's success and his passion for football. This interview also features some of their hit videos
• The Bravery (2006) No synopsis available
• The Cardigans (2001) Dave Fanning meets Swedish pop band the Cardigans, who made a massive impact on the charts with their hit single Lovefool and their much-played Favourite Game
• Cast (2001) Cast guitarist and singer John Power discusses the band's Magic Hour album and speculates on what the future has in store
• Catatonia (2001) Interview with Cerys Matthews : lead singer in the chart-storming Welsh band
• The Chemical Brothers (2003) The Chemical Brothers talk about their career in the music industry, scoring their own chart successes as well as remixing countless tunes for other big-name acts, and the trials they faced while breaking into the American market
• Chris Rea (2004) Rock star Chris Rea discusses his career
• Clannad Members of Irish folk group Clannad discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Coldplay (2001) Profile of British band Coldplay who achieved worldwide fame with their 2000 single Yellow and their debut album Parachutes
• Compilation Dave Fanning presents a compilation of short interviews with artists previously featured on the show
• Compilation No 2 A leading performer discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• The Corrs (2004) Irish pop band The Corrs discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Counting Crows (2001) Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz discusses how the San Francisco-based band burst onto the international music scene with their hit Mr Jones, and reveals the downside of fame
• Craig David (2003) Craig David discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• The Cranberries (2002) Legendary Irish DJ Dave Fanning interviews indie band the Cranberries. He who gave them vital airplay when they recorded a demo for his radio show in 1992, and the next year the band went on to release the successful debut album Everyone is Doing It So Why Can't We in 1993
• Damon Albarn Blur frontman Damon Albarn chats to Dave Fanning prior to their Dublin RDS concert
• Daniel Bedingfield (2004) Profile of Daniel Bedingfield, whose career took off in 2001 with the release of his single Gotta Get Thru This, which shot to number one in the UK charts
• The Darkness (2003) British band the Darkness brings back the hard-rock sound of the late 1970s.
• David Gray (2001) The career of singer-songwriter David Gray, who attained fame in Ireland long before his album White Ladder went double-platinum in Britain
• Def Leppard (2001) Profile of the Sheffield rockers led by Joe Elliott, who have enjoyed chart success with the singles Animal, Let's Get Rocked and When Love and Hate Collide
• dEUS Craig Ward and Tom Barman of Antwerp band Deus discuss their third album Ideal Crash
• Dido Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Dido discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Dina Carroll Dave Fanning talks to soul diva Dina Carroll about her second album Only Human, which includes the hit single Escaping
• The Divine Comedy (2000) Interviews and archive footage of Neil Hannon's Irish band, who have enjoyed chart success with Generation Sex, The Frog Princess and National Express
• Doves (2003) Interviews with Manchester band Doves
• Dr John (2003) Dr John discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Dues (2001) No synopsis available
• Eagle-Eye Cherry (2001) Eagle-Eye Cherry, son of the legendary jazz musician Don and step-brother to singer Neneh, discusses his career and Living in the Present Future album as he prepares for a gig at Ireland's Slane Castle
• Eastbourne (2001) No synopsis available
• Errol Brown (2001) With smooth and sexy Hot Chocolate vocalist Errol Brown
• Estelle Interview with Estelle, the Grammy-nominated English hip-hop and R'n'B singer, rapper and producer
• Evanescence (2007) Interview and video footage of Arkansas band Evanescence, the group built around the voice and piano playing of Amy Lee. Their debut album fallen sold 15 million copies worldwide and helped them pick up two Grammy Awards
• Faithless (2002) Interviews with Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss of critically acclaimed dance act Faithless
• Fatboy Slim (2001) Fatboy Slim, alias Norman Cook, talks about his latest album Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars, and fatherhood
• Finley Quaye (2001) Finley Quaye, the British singer who burst onto the music scene in 1997 with critically acclaimed debut album Maverick A Strike, and whose eagerly awaited follow-up Vanguard was finally released in October last year
• Foo Fighters (2002) An insight into the career of rock band Foo Fighters, fronted by ex-Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl
• Franz Ferdinand (2004) Scottish rock group Franz Ferdinand discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Fun Lovin' Criminals (2001) Portrait of funky New York funksters Fun Lovin' Criminals
• Gabrielle (2001) A portrait of the Ivor Novello-winning singer Gabrielle, featuring hits including Rise and Out of Reach
• Garbage (2001) Garbage members Butch Vig, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Shirley Manson talk about their third album Beautiful Garbage, revealing how their ideas have developed since the success of Version 2.0 in 1998
• Gavin Friday Featuring the stylish Gavin Friday
• Gomez (2002) The career of Gomez, the band who won the Mercury Music Prize with their album Bring It On
• Good Charlotte (2006) Good Charlotte discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Green Day (2004) Profile of the Californian punk rockers claiming hits such as American Idiot and Boulevard of Broken Dreams
• The Hives (2004) The Hives discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Ja Rule (2003) Portrait of Jeff 'Ja Rule' Atkins, whose collaborations with Irv Gotti have established him as the undisputed king of the street anthem. His distinctive baritone growl has barely altered as he has developed from gangsta rap to a more commercial pop sound, scooping a Best Hip-Hop Video accolade in the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards
• James Blunt (2006) Interviews with award-winning singer-songwriter James Blunt, who scored a number one on both sides of the Atlantic with the 2005 single You're Beautiful
• James Morrison A leading performer discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Jamiroquai (2006) Jamiroquai discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Jewel (2004) American singer-songwriter Jewel discusses her career and plans
• JJ72 (2002) Ireland-based trio JJ72 produce guitar-driven, independent rock.
• Joe Strummer (2001) Joe Strummer discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music, including his time with the Clash
• John Legend An interview with charismatic R&B singer and pianist John Legend, whose debut album sold more than three million copies worldwide
• Kaiser Chiefs (2006) Kaiser Chiefs discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Katie Melua (2004) Interview with Georgian-born, Belfast-raised musician Katie Melua, who released her debut album in 2004
• kd lang Singer kd lang discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Keane (2004) Keane discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music, and perform a selection of their hits
• Kelis (2002) Hip-hop diva Kelis discusses her life and career in music, from the early days with various bands in New York to the launch of her solo career with the single Caught Out There, which established her as a leading light on the music scene
• Kelly Clarkson (2006) American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Kid Rock A leading performer discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Kid Rock The life and work of American musician Kid Rock, known for mixing rap, blues, country and rock and for hitting the headlines while dating Pamela Anderson. He has sold more than 25 million albums and gained a number-one single in the UK this year with All Summer Long
• The Killers (2006) The Killers look back on their career and discuss the highlights of their musical success so far. Plus, a glimpse of what the band have in store for their fans
• KT Tunstall (2006) Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, whose debut album Eye to the Telescope was nominated for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize
• Kylie Minogue (2002) Pop diva Kylie Minogue, whose varied styles have ensured she has remained in the charts since the 1980s
• Lenny Kravitz (2002) Profile of influential American rock star Lenny Kravitz
• Linkin Park Interview and video footage of the California nu-metal band formed in 1996 whose debut album Hybrid Theory was the bestseller of 2001. Constantly adapting to new waves of influence, the outfit collaborated with Jay-Z and went on to pick up two Grammy Awards
• Macy Gray (2001) The career of the soul singer with one of the most distinctive voices in pop, who shot to fame with her single I Try
• Madness (2000) Madness frontman Suggs and drummer Woody talk to Dave Fanning about the early days, the reason they got back together and why they're still just having fun
• Maniacs (2003) No synopsis available
• Manic Street Preachers (2003) Welsh band Manic Street Preachers attempt to restore revolutionary leanings to rock.
• Marc Almond (2001) Former Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond discusses his solo career
• Mark Knopfler (2002) Portrait of guitarist Mark Knopfler, who started his career as a journalist and teacher before moving into the world of music with Dire Straits, and his later solo work, including the album Sailing to Philadelphia
• Massive Attack (2003) Members of the Bristol-based dance act Massive Attack discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Meat Loaf (2003) Meat Loaf discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Mel C (2006) Profile of former Spice Girl Mel C, combining interviews with performance footage
• Michelle Branch (2003) Michelle Branch discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Moby (2001) The star, who scored a huge hit with his album Play, gives a frank interview among other things, how he deals with being a celebrity
• Morcheeba (2001) Sky Edwards' smooth vocals and musicians Paul and Ross Godfrey's fusion of funk and blues conquer the genre.
• Ms Dynamite R'n'B star Ms Dynamite discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Music Express: Jarvis Cocker (2002) Jarvis Cocker.
• My Chemical Romance Interview with American alternative rock quintet My Chemical Romance
• Natalie McIntyre Profile of Natalie McIntyre
• Neil Hannon Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon chats about his music and career
• Nelly Furtado (2004) Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Nick Cave (2004) Profile of Nick Cave, the Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional actor best known for his work in the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
• Nickelback (2003) The story of acclaimed Canadian rock group Nickelback, who started out playing other people's songs in the town of Hanna, Calgary. Singer Chad Kroeger eventually put together a collection of original tunes and borrowed the money to record them in a friend's studio. The result was the EP Hesher, followed by the acclaimed album Curb
• Oasis (2006) The Gallagher brothers discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music with Oasis
• Ocean Colour Scene (2004) An interview with Ocean Colour Scene, one of the biggest bands to come out of the UK. Also featuring performances of some of their hits
• The Offspring (2004) The Offspring discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Outkast (2001) The members of Outkast discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Pink (2003) American singer Pink discusses the trials and rewards of a life in music after her single Get The Party Started consolidated her already promising career
• Plain White T's An interview with the Chicago-based pop-punk band Plain White T's, who recently released new album Big Bad World
• R.E.M. (2004) The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon is interviewed before supporting REM
• Radiohead Radiohead discuss their career, which includes the hit single Creep and the commercially and critically acclaimed album OK Computer
• The Rasmus (2004) Finnish band the Rasmus discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Red Hot Chili Peppers (2003) Southern California band the Red Hot Chili Peppers blast their way onto the alternative charts.
• Richard Ashcroft (2003) A profile of the former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, who has embarked on a successful solo career
• Ricky Martin (2006) Interview with the Puerto Rican pop artist whose hits include Livin La Vida Loca and Maria
• Rob Thomas (2006) No synopsis available
• Samantha Mumba (2003) Singing sensation Samantha Mumba discusses her life, music and her forays onto the big screen
• Scissor Sisters (2004) Interview with New York band Scissor Sisters, who had the biggest selling album of 2004
• Sean Paul (2006) Reggae artist Sean Paul discusses the trials and rewards of his music career
• Semisonic (2001) Semisonic discuss the trials and rewards of their career
• Shaggy (2002) The career of Jamaican rap and reggae star Shaggy, who has enjoyed a string of British hits with such songs as Angel, It Wasn't Me and Me Julie, a duet with Ali G
• Shakira (2007) The low-down on Colombian beauty Shakira, who has collaborated with artists including Wyclef Jean and Beyonce and sold more than 60 million albums worldwide
• Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow discusses her career from her first album Tuesday Night Music Club and including recording the Bond theme Tomorrow Never Dies
• Sinead O'Connor (2001) Profile of the singer-songwriter, famous for her controversial extra-curricular activities
• Sister Sledge (2000) Disco singers Sister Sledge discuss their success
• Skunk Anansie (2001) Funk-rockers Skunk Anansie talk about their album Post Orgasmic Chill
• Smashing Pumpkins Members of The Smashing Pumpkins discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Snow Patrol (2004) Interview with Scottish indie group Snow Patrol, whose single Signal Fire was featured as part of the soundtrack of 2007's blockbuster Spider-Man 3
• Space Tommy Scott, lead singer with Liverpudlian band Space, discusses the musically eclectic group's most recent work
• Staind (2002) American alternative metal act Staind discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Stereophonics Interview with Welsh rock trio the Stereophonics, whose distinctive sound is a blend of Sixties-inspired melodies and the latest technology
• Sting (2001) Interview with Newcastle-born solo artist and former Police frontman Sting, who looks back on his illustrious career to date
• The Streets The work of garage-dance maestro Mike Skinner, who performs under the name the Streets and claims his fifth album under that name will be the last
• Suede (2001) Members of glamorous rock underdogs Suede chat about their third album Coming Up
• Sugababes (2003) Career recap of girl band Sugababes, who burst onto the pop scene with Overload in 2000 when they were just 16, and have since enjoyed success with follow-up singles Freak Like Me and Round Round, and the Angels With Dirty Faces album
• Sum 41 (2003) Sum 41 discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Supergrass (2000) Interview with Gaz and Danny from Supergrass in Dublin, on the eve of their support slot with Oasis
• Suzanne Vega Suzanne Vega talks about her album Tried and True
• The Thrills (2003) Interviews and performance with Dublin band the Thrills whose album So Much for the City became an Irish number one hit
• Tom Jones (2003) Legendary superstar Tom Jones discusses his illustrious 40-year career in pop, and talks about his album Mr Jones, produced by Wyclef Jean
• Toploader (2002) Members of Eastbourne band Toploader drop in to discuss their rollercoaster career, which has seen their debut album Onka's Big Moka reach number five and a string of single hits leading to support gigs with Bon Jovi, Paul Weller and Oasis
• Tracy Chapman (2003) An interview with Tracy Chapman, who discusses the trials and rewards of a career in music
• Travis (2000) The story of acclaimed Scottish rockers Travis, featuring interviews with band members and exclusive footage
• UB40 (2001) Members of UB40 discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music
• The Waterboys (2001) Interview with The Waterboys' Mike Scott, also featuring performances of some of their hits
• Westlife (2002) Westlife discuss the trials and rewards of a career in music. The Irish group, signed by Simon Cowell in 1998, have scooped 14 UK number one singles to date and are the biggest-selling arena act in the UK
• Wheatus (2002) A look at New York quartet, Wheatus, who recorded their self-titled debut album in singer Brendan B Brown's home, releasing it in August 2000 following their massive hit Teenage Dirtbag
• Wyclef Jean (2002) Hip-hop producer Wyclef Jean forms The Fugees and remixes albums.