Paul Bernays

This BBC Four documentary explores how 1959 was the seismic year that jazz broke away from complex bebop music to new forms – allowing soloists unprecedented freedom to explore and express. Four major jazz albums were made, each a high watermark for the artists and a powerful reflection of the times. Rarely seen archive performances help vibrantly bring the era to life.

The programme contains interviews with Lou Reed, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Haden, Herbie Hancock, Joe Morello (Brubeck’s drummer) and Jimmy Cobb (the only surviving member of Miles’ band), along with a host of jazz movers and shakers from the 50s and beyond.

This 75 min music documentary tells the story of how the giant bands of the 1970s changed rock – and rock-star behaviour – forever. On stage egos and off stage antics – when rock stars turn it up to 11.  Centrepiece of Channel 4’s Rock Takeover Night.

This 60 minute documentary explores how following Sigmund Freud’s death in London, a succession battle broke out between his daughter Anna and Melanie Klein from 1941-1946. The Blitz overhead, they heatedly debate what we are and what drives us.  Made for Psychoanalytic Publishing.

Profile documentary of veteran country singer Emmylou Harris, witnessing the heady success of her career while also discussing her late flowering of intensely personal and groundbreaking music, dealing with loss and the passing years.  Featuring interviews with Willie Nelson and Linda Ronstadt.  Shown on BBC Four.

Glam drenched profile of David Bowie’s close collaborator and right hand man on albums ‘Hunky Dory’ and ‘Ziggy Stardust’.  Shown on Sky Arts.

Story of the remarkable Hansa Berlin recording studio on the frontline of the Cold War – famously inspiring David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’. Tony Visconti, Nick Cave and Michael Stipe among others return there.  Directed by Mike Christie. Shown on Sky Arts.

In this 30 min documentary, espionage writer and former spy John Le Carre, gives a frank and final interview to Jon Snow in the dramatic surroundings of his home on Land’s End.  Shown on Channel 4.

Believing the kiss has lost its value, Jo Brand explores the subject in this documentary.  Watching bonobo monkeys, learning about its history and science – and perfecting her own kissing technique.  Shown on BBC Four.

Sparky portrait of music legend Mose Allison, with Van Morrison, Elvis Costello and Pete Townshend who says: “Without Mose I wouldn’t have written ‘My Generation”

The charity Pause, helps vulnerable mothers with multiple children put in care. This film sensitively portrays their struggles and transformations.  Shown online.

120 min documentary.  Slick drama recon recreates scenes from Conan Doyle’s stories, as top investigators show how the great detective invented forensic science before it existed.  Shown on Channel 5, PBS and Discovery.

In this 60 min documentary, we take an in-depth journey of Steve Winwood’s career from the 60’s to present – a master musician, blending rock and roll with R&B.  Featuring rare archive footage, extensive interviews including Eric Clapton, Paul Rodgers, Paul Jones, Paul Weller, Dave Mason. Shown on BBC Four.

Short documentary.  Fabric ‘tokens’ were left by mothers who were handing their children over to the Foundling Hospital in the 18th Century, to be used as a means of identification should they be reclaimed.  Commissioned by the Museum, artist Jodie Carey created three new site-responsive installations in response to the Foundling Hospital story – titled ‘Sea’.

This documentary series explores historic events, with those who have experienced them.  Bringing together people whose lives intersected at pivotal moments, including 9/11 and Japanese Internment, the powerful bonds forged together are revealed.  Shown on PBS.