Hailed by John Lennon as "a monumental achievement", director Tony Palmer interviewed more than 300 people in this 17-part documentary covering the history of modern popular music, from its earliest origins through the mid-'70s. Among the included genres are folk, ragtime, musical theatre, swing, jazz, blues and of course rock 'n' roll.  This landmark series shows the power and cultural impact of the music that shapes our lives.  14.5 hrs, 5 DVDs.