Aired Friday 11 June, 7:00pm - 8:00pmon Sky Arts

Classic Albums

Name: 1:00pm - Series 9 Episode 5
Start: 2025-11-08T13:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-08T14:15:00Z
Location: Sky Arts

Deep Purple: Machine Head

This raw, heavy album from the world's loudest band defined the sound of an era. It's hit song `Smoke on the Water' has one of the most recognised riffs in rock.

Category: Documentary / Music
Original air date: 27/11/2002

Cast and crew

Matthew LongfellowDirector
Ritchie Blackmore
Jon Lord
Chris Charlesworth
Ian Gillan
Roger Glover
Ian Paice
Martin Birch
Deep Purple

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Upcoming broadcasts

Saturday 8 November, 4:00amon Sky Arts
Saturday 8 November, 1:00pmon Sky Arts
Series 9 Episode 5