The best Dave Davies’s movies

A true crime writer investigating a small town murder spree uncovers the devastating truth that changes the town forever.

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.

In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his next album. (Well, it’s a little more complicated than that…) Davies’ play reveled in breaking the fourth wall: cameras and microphones are visible throughout and the play’s author/star himself even ends up a member of the audience. Starmaker was a dry run for the themes of the Kinks’ 1975 album, The Kinks Present a Soap Opera.

More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On features previously banned songs by the BBC including "Lola" by the Kinks, "Jackie" by Scott Walker and "(We Don't Need this) Fascist Groove Thang" by Heaven 17.

Television performances taped for ABC-TV program "Shindig" July 1, 1965 at the ABC Television Center, Hollywood, California. The performances were broadcast July 7, 1965, except for "Who'll Be the Next in Line" (Track 6), which was scheduled for broadcast on September 16, but evidently not used until included on this commercial video release in 1992.

An entire performance of The Kinks' Soap Opera stage show filmed (in black & white) by RCA Records during their 3 night run at the Beacon Theatre, New York City in May 1975. The film was given a brief theatrical run from July 1975 before being pulled.

One for the Road is a live concert video by the rock band "The Kinks". It was released in conjunction with a live album of the same name. Many of the bands classic songs are featured, including "You really got me", "Lola" and "Celluloid Heroes"

Dave Davies, the legendary guitarist of the Kinks, relives his tumultuous life and times amidst the serenity of his Exmoor sanctuary. Walking across the moors that have fascinated him since childhood, Dave takes us back to life with Brother Ray in an extended working class family amidst the austerity of postwar London. Bringing to life its deprivations and triumphs, he reveals the profound sense of community and family bonds which underpins the extraordinary story of the Kinks. From their formation at a North London Secondary Modern, through time spent as backing band to an upper class crooner at debutante balls, Dave tells how the Kinks career as Searchers sound alikes was almost over before it began.

This incredible archive represents a great set of previously unreleased recordings in the Kinks catalog. The collection has been brought together by trawling the BBC archives, but also by inviting contributions from fans. Included also is a DVD of the bands sought after appearances on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test a well as concerts from throughout the band's career. This is a first for the band as these recordings have never been available in one place before. The Kinks At The BBC is a triumphant collection of the defining moments of a truly seminal British band, as witnessed, broadcast and archived by the voice of the nation, the BBC.

TV appearances! Setlist: 1. Long Tall Sally 2. You Really Got Me 3. Got Love if You Want it 4. All Day and All of the Night 5. You Really Got Me 6. All Day and All of the Night 7. You Really Got Me 8. Tired of Waiting for You 9. Poll Winners Awards 10. Set Me Free 11. Who Will Be the Next in Line? 12. Tired of Waiting for You. 13. milk Cow Blues. 14. It's Alright 15. I'm a Lover not a Fighter. 16. Long Tall Shorty 17. See My Friends 18. I Gotta Move 19. Set me Free 20. See My Friends 21. Wonder Where my Baby is Tonight 22. A Well-Respected man 23. Milk Cow Blues 24. Till the End of the Day 25. I'm a Lover not a Fighter. 26. Dedicated Flower of Fashion 27. Sunny Afternoon 28. Dead End Street 29. Mr. Pleasant 30. Waterloo Sunset 31. Death of a Clown 32. Susannah's Still Alive 33. Autumn Almanac 34. Wonder Boy 35. Wonder Boy 36. Starstruck 37. Plastic man 38. Days 39. Apeman 40. Lola 41. Money Go Round 42. Muswell Hillbilly 43. Village Green Preservation Society 44. 1979 German TV.