Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: Runnin' down a dream

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An epic portrait by Peter Bogdanovitch of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (almost 4 hours). Covers the early bands to the most recent album and includes detailed discussion about their battle with their record label. Bob Dylan, The Traveling Wilburys days, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and various others are interviewed along the way
Catch up with it on BBC iplayer for the next 7 days .

The library has recorded the programme so if you miss it, you'll be able to borrow the DVD; search the catalogue for related CDs, DVDs and books.

For journal articles about Tom Petty try using IIMP (International Index Music Periodicals).

http://bbc.co.uk/i/scr6s/

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I'm in a rock n roll band

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"I'm in a rock n roll band" is being aired on BBC2 at 9.45 on Saturday night . The six part series aims to break down the constituent parts of a great rock band. Catch up with it on BBC iplayer.

Don't worry if you miss it, the library is recording it for the collection so that you can catch up with the series at a later date.

Cast your vote for best band, best singer and favourite guitarist at the accompanying website

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/rocknrollband/

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