Classic Albums

Series looking at the creation of classic albums goes behind Duran Duran's `Rio', an optimistic, celebratory and uniquely visual album which catapulted the band to global success against a backdrop of Thatcher's Britain - a time of riots, unemployment and the Falklands conflict. The programme tells the story behind the writing, recording and subsequent success of Rio through interviews with members of the band.

Category

Documentary / Music

Original air date

2009-05-19