<description>&lt;p&gt;When you’ve been in the game for as long as Sting has, it’s tempting to just keep giving the people what they want. But that’s just not him, is it? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode Four, Vernon Kay finds Sting in a place in which inspiration is everything. Whether it’s a lute album, a turn on Broadway, traditional folk or Reggae, Sting refuses to be pinned down. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s the attitude that’s won him millions of fans, the respect of his peers, and a musical legacy that only a handful of stars can match. And in his eighth decade, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through the BBC Archive and brand new interviews, you’ll understand what makes Sting truly unique. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Vernon Kay explores the experimental attitude that makes Sting’s legacy unique.

When you’ve been in the game for as long as Sting has, it’s tempting to just keep giving the people what they want. But that’s just not him, is it? In Episode Four, Vernon Kay finds Sting in a place in which inspiration is everything. Whether it’s a lute album, a turn on Broadway, traditional folk or Reggae, Sting refuses to be pinned down. That’s the attitude that’s won him millions of fans, the respect of his peers, and a musical legacy that only a handful of stars can match. And in his eighth decade, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Through the BBC Archive and brand new interviews, you’ll understand what makes Sting truly unique. A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

Episode 4 - Legacy

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Police are no more. But Sting never rests on his laurels. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode Three, Vernon Kay follows the first stages in a solo career spanning four decades. Embracing his origins in Jazz, and his magpie instinct for melody, Sting joins the ranks of the great British soloists. At the same time, he’ll help to forge the bond between pop music and philanthropy that still exists today. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through the BBC archive and brand new interviews, you’ll hear how Sting embraced the new, honed his craft, and fought for a better world. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Vernon Kay explores the first half of Sting’s incredible solo career.

The Police are no more. But Sting never rests on his laurels. In Episode Three, Vernon Kay follows the first stages in a solo career spanning four decades. Embracing his origins in Jazz, and his magpie instinct for melody, Sting joins the ranks of the great British soloists. At the same time, he’ll help to forge the bond between pop music and philanthropy that still exists today. Through the BBC archive and brand new interviews, you’ll hear how Sting embraced the new, honed his craft, and fought for a better world. A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

Episode 3 - Consider Me Gone

<description>&lt;p&gt;When Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers formed the Police, none of them could have predicted the phenomenon that they would become. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode Two, we follow the band from the start of that journey to their world-dominating peak. In 5 years, they’ll go from grubby bars to the home of arena rock - Shea Stadium. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way, they’ll produce some of the defining hits of a generation. But as Sting asserts himself as a songwriter, tensions brew… and something has to give. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Featuring rare BBC archive, expert interviews and iconic tunes, this is your window into the blend of genius and hard work that propelled Sting and the Police to the top of the charts around the globe. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Vernon Kay follows Sting and the Police as they become a world-dominating phenomenon.

When Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers formed the Police, none of them could have predicted the phenomenon that they would become. In Episode Two, we follow the band from the start of that journey to their world-dominating peak. In 5 years, they’ll go from grubby bars to the home of arena rock - Shea Stadium. Along the way, they’ll produce some of the defining hits of a generation. But as Sting asserts himself as a songwriter, tensions brew… and something has to give. Featuring rare BBC archive, expert interviews and iconic tunes, this is your window into the blend of genius and hard work that propelled Sting and the Police to the top of the charts around the globe. A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

Episode 2 - New York, Newcastle

<description>&lt;p&gt;Storyteller. Activist. Superstar. This is the story of Sting. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vernon Kay is your guide to one of British music’s most individual artists. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode One, you’ll hear the stories, and the music, that shaped Sting’s early life. From the terraces of Wallsend to Punk-era London, where a single phone call changed his destiny forever. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Told in Sting’s own words through the BBC archive, and featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, you’ll get to know the man behind the name. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Vernon Kay presents the stories, and the music, that shaped Sting’s origins.

Storyteller. Activist. Superstar. This is the story of Sting. Vernon Kay is your guide to one of British music’s most individual artists. In Episode One, you’ll hear the stories, and the music, that shaped Sting’s early life. From the terraces of Wallsend to Punk-era London, where a single phone call changed his destiny forever. Told in Sting’s own words through the BBC archive, and featuring brand new interviews with friends, fans and collaborators, you’ll get to know the man behind the name. A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

Episode 1 - I’ve Always Been Famous

<description>&lt;p&gt;After establishing themselves as one of music’s pop giants, the ABBA legacy continues in an exciting new chapter - ABBA Voyage. The futuristic and visually groundbreaking show ignites a new love for ABBA, once again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 5, Sara Cox sits down with the producers of ABBA Voyage - Svana Gisla and Ludvig Andersson (who is also Benny from the band’s son) to discuss how the concept came about, and what really went into creating one of the most talked-about shows of the last decade. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Svana and Ludvig give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ABBA in the studio, and Sara Cox also digs into what might be on the cards for ABBA in the future.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sara Cox interviews the producers of ABBA Voyage.

After establishing themselves as one of music’s pop giants, the ABBA legacy continues in an exciting new chapter - ABBA Voyage. The futuristic and visually groundbreaking show ignites a new love for ABBA, once again.In Episode 5, Sara Cox sits down with the producers of ABBA Voyage - Svana Gisla and Ludvig Andersson (who is also Benny from the band’s son) to discuss how the concept came about, and what really went into creating one of the most talked-about shows of the last decade. As Svana and Ludvig give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ABBA in the studio, and Sara Cox also digs into what might be on the cards for ABBA in the future.

ABBA: 5. ABBA Voyage

The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.

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