How to Make a Number One Record

Pop records are the soundtrack to our lives and that is why number one hits hold a totemic place in our culture. In this film, we go in search of what it takes to get a number one hit single. En route, we meet some of those who have made the journey along the road to a number one, uncover how they did it, and the effect it had on their lives. As we move through the decades the goal is to trace the various routes that lead to the top of the singles chart, and discover the role played by art.

Category

Drama documentary / Art / Music / Special

Original air date

2015-04-17