Movies: Aretha Franklin

A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and performances from the BBC's archives....

Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically acclaimed PBS series "Soundstage," Aretha gives one of her most memorable performances and demonstrates why...

This concert shows very rare and unique footage of Aretha in a very productive and creative part of her career....

A recording from Aretha Franklin's vist to Sweden in May 1968. The following songs are performed: "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Come Back To Me", "Satisfaction", "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream", "Soul Serenade", "Night Life", "Baby I Love...

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In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR Studio L. The WDR recording of the "Queen of Soul" concert comes from the "Swing In" series, which was moderated by Siegfried Schmidt-Joos. He also in...

A BBC tribute to the undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin....