This Saturday, BBC Two invites you to dig a little deeper with “40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC: Volume 2.” The episode offers a look at the BBC’s musical archives, unearthing rarely seen performances and unusual versions of well-known songs. Think of it as a musical archaeological dig, with each discovery offering a fresh perspective on some familiar tunes.
What can you expect? How about Bronski Beat performing “Smalltown Boy” for the very first time on the Beeb? Or Rihanna delivering a surprisingly rock-infused rendition of “Umbrella”? Or Sophie Ellis-Bextor tackling Pulp’s “Do You Remember the First Time?” It’s a mix of the unexpected and the delightful, with each clip offering a snapshot of musical history. This episode even features Kate Bush trying her hand at a tango during a performance of “Hounds of Love.”
“40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC: Volume 2” airs this Saturday at 8:40 PM on BBC Two.
