BBC iPlayer – Rolling Stones Documentary
It’s been a few years since the BBC aired it’s last Rolling Stones documentary called Keith Richards: The Origin of the Species. It’s a 60-minute film by Julien Temple, and it was broadcast on BBC Two in July 2016 and later on BBC Four. Unfortunately it’s no longer available on BBC iPlayer or UK TV currently in 2023 as it’s just been removed.
It was the first time that the Rolling Stones have allowed their story to be told through TV documentaries or films, and they’ve personally selected all of the material for the project. The documentary is about the influence Keith Richards has had on our lives over the past few decades, and it explores how he came to be such an important figure in music and culture.
One of the special features of Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend is that he personally selected all documentaries, films and live performances for inclusion in the project. This gives us a unique glimpse into his life and work.
Keith Richards was born in England and has lived there his entire life; this gives him a unique perspective on British culture during the 1960s. He experienced austerity and rationed food during World War II, which left a lasting impression on him. The documentary delves into these early years of his life as well as into his work with the Rolling Stones especially on British TV. It paints a picture of Britain during that time period – a time of great transformation.
The film was set to be released with the 40th anniversary of “Exile On Main Street.” Keith Richards – The Origin Of The Species will explore the cultural undercurrents and transformative thinking which occurred in Britain during the 1960s, and it will explore how Keith’s own coming of age made possible a worldwide explosion of English rock music.
The BBC commissioned the film and Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend, and Jan Younghusband, Head of Music TV Commissioning, is an executive producer for the project.
New Documentary Will explore the band’s early years
The Rolling Stones have been around for 60 years and the BBC is celebrating their anniversary with a new film series about the band. This summer, four hour-long films will air which will focus on each of the band’s members. The films will also include interviews with influential figures like Chrissie Hynde, PP Arnold, Slash from Guns N’ Roses and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith.
In celebration of their 60th anniversary, the BBC is highlighting four documentaries that will be aired over the course of six weeks. These films will feature a mix of exclusive untold stories from newly filmed and archived footage from the Rolling Stones archives.
The Rolling Stones are one of the most iconic bands in history, and a new documentary is set to explore their early years. The series, titled “My Life As A Rolling Stone,” will air on BBC Four and feature interviews with some of the band’s biggest names.
The film promises to explore Keith Richards’ life in detail, from his childhood in the post-war era to his time with the Rolling Stones. It will also include footage from The Kinks’ early years during World War II. This unique perspective on English rock music is sure to be a hit with fans of the band.
In addition to the documentary, BBC Four plans to air live performances and other specials over two nights this fall. So mark your calendars, get your TV set up Rolling Stones fans–you won’t want to miss this!