Find out when Classic Albums is on TV today, tonight and this week at the UK TV Listings Guide.
Classic Albums is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
The making of U2's album The Joshua Tree, which features the tracks I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and With or Without You. Members of the band and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois reveal stories behind the 1987 classic
More details for Classic Albums, Wed 8, 11:00 pm
Metallica members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted discuss the making of their 1991 self-titled LP, which became known among fans as the Black Album and included the hit singles Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven and Nothing Else Matters
More details for Classic Albums, Sun 12, 4:35 am
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Steve Harris, Dave Murray and Clive Burr reflect on the production of their 1982 album The Number of the Beast, and discuss how they became reviled in certain quarters for their supposedly Satanist leanings
More details for Classic Albums, Mon 13, 5:00 am
The making of the Doors' eponymous debut album is discussed by Robbie Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. They also talk about why singer Jim Morrison's lyrics continue to inspire fans around the world and the programme features performances of songs including Light My Fire and The End
More details for Classic Albums, Wed 15, 11:00 pm
The story behind Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind, which catapulted the Seattle trio from relative obscurity to superstardom. It examines the effect their music had on the record industry and the band themselves, and provides a glimpse into frontman Kurt Cobain's acclaimed songwriting skills. Featuring contributions by bassist Krist Novoselic, drummer Dave Grohl and producer Butch Vig
More details for Classic Albums, Sat 18, 3:00 am
Musicians and rock historians discuss the making of Cream's groundbreaking 1967 album Disraeli Gears. Recorded in just six days at Atlantic Records' studios in New York, it was produced by Felix Pappalardi and set the seal on the band's fame
More details for Classic Albums, Sat 18, 7:00 pm
The story behind Meat Loaf's phenomenally successful 1977 album Bat Out of Hell, charting record companies' initial indifference toward the star's powerful lyrics and theatrical style
More details for Classic Albums, Sat 18, 8:00 pm
The making of the Grateful Dead albums Anthem of the Sun and American Beauty
More details for Classic Albums, Sun 19, 4:40 am
Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice recall the making of their seminal rock album Machine Head, which included the masterpiece Smoke on the Water. After two successful records, the band had booked The Casino in Montreux to make their third, only to see the venue burnt down on the eve of recording
More details for Classic Albums, Mon 20, 5:00 am