Series synopsis
Discovering Music is a British drama television series that premiered on Sky Arts on January 1, 2013. It ended on September 28, 2017.
Music journalists take a closer look at the work of some of the biggest recording artists in the world, past and present.
Premise
Music journalists take a closer look at the work of some of the biggest recording artists in the world, past and present.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- David Bowie as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 63 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 1, 2013 | January 1, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 9 | July 1, 2013 | |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 20, 2012 | January 15, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 11 | January 12, 2016 | March 22, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 21 | August 2, 2017 | September 28, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Discovering Blur Focus on the career of Blur |
January 1, 2013 |
| 2 |
Discovering Bryan Ferry A look at the albums by Bryan Ferry |
January 1, 2013 |
| 3 | Discovering Dire Straits | January 1, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Discovering: ABBA Think you know all about ABBA? Think again. This fascinating documentary explores how they were formed and how they went on to become the second biggest selling pop act after The Beatles. |
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| 2 |
Discovering: Cash A look at the fascinating life, legend and career of the Man in Black, including his risky prison gigs, his relationship with June Carter and his cover of Nine Inch Nails song Hurt. |
February 25, 2013 |
| 3 |
Discovering: Bowie Leading music critics and DJs discuss the life, music, legacy and larger-than-life stage characters of the glam rock legend. |
April 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Sabbath | November 20, 2012 |
| 2 |
Depeche Mode Depeche Mode |
November 27, 2012 |
| 3 |
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden |
December 4, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amy Winehouse | January 12, 2016 |
| 2 | The Bee Gees | January 19, 2016 |
| 3 | Blondie | January 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U2 | August 2, 2017 |
| 2 | The Eagles | August 2, 2017 |
| 3 | Jethro Tull | September 28, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Arts |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2017 |
| Status | ended |