We lift the lid on the making of six epic tracks, that helped take Def Leppard from teenaged Sheffield hopefuls to the top of the rock world. We hear how the band’s early embrace of the video age kick-started their career in America and how the catchy ‘Photograph’ gave them their big US breakthrough, while success back home in the UK remained more elusive. Key insiders within the Def Leppard camp recall how the band bounced back from the dual blows of drummer Rick Allen losing an arm and the tragic death of guitarist Steve Clark. Recording engineer Craig Thomson remembers the taxing sessions in the studio, where perfectionist producer, ‘Mutt’ Lange, pushed the band’s members to breaking point. Director of the ‘Photograph’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ videos, David Mallet reveals the gang mentality and can-do attitude behind the band’s success. While the ‘Animal’ video director, Jean Pellerin, tells the tale of singer Joe Elliott’s ordeal at the hands of a circus knife thrower. We also uncover the secrets of the legendary ‘in the round’ live shows, with testimony from video director Wayne Isham and band confidante, writer Paul Elliott.

We explore the three classic hits that define Poison’s career as the one of the best-loved glam metal bands of all time. Having honed their sound, sensational stage show and famous androgynous image on LA’s Sunset Strip rock scene, Poison’s first Top 40 Billboard hit came in the form of second single ‘Talk Dirty To Me.’ Video director Jean Pellerin reveals how he captured the band’s sense of fun and feelgood energy in the song’s music video, helping it become an MTV favorite. In 1988, Poison released the rock ballad ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn.’ Although their record company were initially reluctant to release it – believing it to be “too country” – it would become their biggest ever hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard chart. More hits followed, including the pop rock smash ‘Unskinny Bop.’ The meaning of the song’s title has remained a mystery to many, but road crew member Riki Valentine reveals that ‘Unskinny Bop’ doesn’t actually mean anything, it was just a phrase that fit the melody when they were writing it. Despite their huge success, it wasn’t all plain sailing for Poison. Those close to the band – including producer Jim Faraci and video director Shane Stanley – share memories of the fall-outs and rock n’ roll excess that went on behind the scenes, culminating in singer Bret Michaels and guitarist C.C. Deville coming to blows backstage at the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards.

We dig deep into the creation of six classic tracks, spanning the stellar career of rock titans Van Halen – from their early days, playing parties in Pasadena to becoming the biggest rock act in America. We hear how the band announced their arrival with pounding rocker Runnin’ with the Devil; hit their commercial peak with synth heavy chart topper Jump; and reinvented themselves not once, but twice, as singer David Lee Roth was replaced by Sammy Hagar, who then made way for Gary Cherone. The creator of the sleeve for the band’s debut album, Elliot Gilbert, recalls the photo session that left him deaf for a fortnight. The producer of the Jump video, Robert Lombard, reveals the dilemma that eventually got him fired. Dweezil Zappa, son of music legend Frank, remembers the time when Eddie van Halen let him into some of his guitar playing secrets. Nuno Bettencourt quizzes his band mate Gary Cherone about the former Extreme singer’s stint as Van Halen’s front man. While cinematographer Daniel Court explains the real reason for the band’s notorious ‘no brown M and Ms’ rider request.

We explore the three tracks that saw Kiss become one of the biggest rock acts of all time. From their spectacular live shows and breakthrough anthem ‘Rock And Roll All Nite’ to their startling reinvention with ‘Lick It Up’. We hear from the drummer who helped cover up the group’s biggest secret, the industry insider who helped shape the band’s image and the producers and engineers behind Kiss’s biggest hits. KISS’s loyal Art Director Dennis Woloch recalls the group’s early days and the struggles the band faced before making it. Session drummer Anton Fig and Engineer Jay Messina recall the drama and subterfuge behind one of the group’s biggest hits. While Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, Megadeth’s Marty Friedman and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai reveal their love for the band and break down the stories behind Kiss’s most memorable songs.

We explore the six classic hits that define Guns N’ Roses’ career as the one of the most popular – and notorious – bands in rock history. From their breakthrough hit ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ – whose controversial video initially proved too edgy for MTV to broadcast – to the global smash ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, that gave them their first and only Billboard number one. Those close to the band – including publicist Arlett Vereecke and friend and photographer Marc Canter – share their memories of Guns N’ Roses’ journey from obscurity on LA’s Sunset Strip, to becoming the hottest rock band on the planet in the late 1980s. Founder Guns N’ Roses band member Tracii Guns reveals how they got their name – and why he left the group after only a few weeks. Members of the band’s production team – including mixers Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero – recall their memories of recording these iconic tracks, whilst video director Nigel Dick reveals what went on behind the scenes during the filming some of Guns N’ Roses’ most famous videos including ‘Paradise City’ and ‘Patience.’ We hear how Guns N’ Roses survived fallouts, concert riots and drug addiction, to release some of their greatest songs in the early 90s, including ‘Don’t Cry’ and the epic nine-minute ballad ‘November Rain.

In 1970 the New York City Police Department was rocked by the allegations of corruption made by one ordinary patrolman, Frank Serpico. The 1973 Hollywood movie Serpico starring Al Pacino immortalises Frank’s ten-year battle to hold the police force accountable. He was finally vindicated when a New York Times article exposed his story of widespread police corruption and initiated an independent investigation, the Knapp Commission. It is here that the movie ends, with Frank a mythical hero cop. But the fight against corruption came at a heavy price for Frank Serpico as he suffered intense mental trauma from a revenge attempt on his life. Forced to flee his country to live in exile in Europe for over twenty years , Frank lived as a recluse until new claims of NYPD corruption forced him out of the shadows in the late 1990s. This is the real story of the man behind the movie myth.

Assassins throughout history have used poisons to quietly eliminate targets. This episode reveals the science, strategy, and chilling effects of lethal chemicals used by secret services worldwide.

The episode dives into foundational tools of espionage, showing how spies used disguises, microdots, and covert communication. It unpacks the skill behind tradecraft in global intelligence work.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A discussion of what’s in store for the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live” and a sneak peek of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night; the hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.