11: 1977 We Will Rock You – Part 1: Rocking the World
An exclusive interview with Brian May revealing the inspiration behind not just one of Queen’s greatest hits, but one of the most recognizable and loved songs in the history of rock music.
12: 1977 We Will Rock You – Part 2: Rocking the World
Continuing the celebration of one of Queen’s most famous hits with an exclusive interview with Brian May. This episode Brian reveals the secrets of the track’s iconic guitar solo.
13: 1977 We Are The Champions – The Show Stopper!
Having celebrated “We Will Rock You” last week, this next episode has to be, of course, all about “We Are The Champions.” Freddie’s anthem may have been ‘the most egotistical thing I’ve ever written’, but it is also the perfect crowd pleaser to bring any Queen show to a thundering climax.
14: Queen in Japan: Part 1 – QueenMania
A celebration of Queen’s long lasting relationship with Japan which started when the band were overwhelmed by the extraordinary welcome at the airport when they arrived for their first tour in 1975.
15: Queen in Japan: Part 2 – QueenMania
Continuing our celebration of Queen’s enduring relationship with Japan – highlighted by a smash hit Album release in 2004 and an extraordinary festival performance ten years later.
16: Behind The Hits – John Deacon
Continuing the journey through some of Queen’s outstanding moments from the last 50 years, we celebrate the extraordinary achievement that has seen all four members of the band write hit singles for Queen. This week, we look at five iconic hits brought to the band by brilliant bassist, John Deacon.
17: 1978 Independence Day
After seven years together, Queen’s dream of creative and financial independence finally comes true. A look behind the scenes at that pivotal moment, featuring archive footage of Freddie, John and Roger, as well as a rare interview with the band’s long term manager, Jim Beach.
18: 1979 – Cracking America: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
As the 70s draw to a close, a change of scenery and a song written in ten minutes by Freddie in the bath, finally delivers that elusive number 1 slot across the board in America.
19: 1980 – Another One Bites The Dust: Top of the World
Queen kick off the 1980’s in style with what would become their biggest selling single ever. But in true Queen fashion, it was a song unlike any of their others, coming from an unlikely source, and representing another massive gamble.
20: 1980: Queen at the Movies – Take 1: Flash Gordon
An unusual venture sees Queen take on a movie soundtrack, with the band determined the resulting album should be as musically rewarding as their previous ones. Brian and Roger describe how this exciting project came about and broke new ground.