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Rolling Stones stars' stories set to be told through four BBC films

Picture shows: The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones will get four new films at the BBC. (Steven Klein)

The Rolling Stones are set to have their 60th anniversary celebrated with four BBC films that will each concentrate on one of the band's stars.

Personal and career stories of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and the late Charlie Watts will be told through a special feature film dedicated to each of them this summer as part of a wider season of programming to mark their 60 years in music.

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My Life as a Rolling Stone tells the story of one of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands in a unique way by delving into the memories and passions of each musical genius to see how they came together as a groundbreaking group.

Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan and Keith Richards are seen performing onstage during the final stop of the
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will all get in-depth films about their lives. (WireImage)

Each hour-long film will include access to unseen footage and newly-filmed interviews with Jagger, Richards and Wood, and archive interviews with Watts who died in August 2021.

Watts' story will also be told in tributes from his bandmates and those who loved him, while other musicians inspired by their work including P.P. Arnold, Chrissie Hynde, Slash, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Steven Tyler will appear in each of the films.

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The Rolling Stones have provided the blueprint for many a rock band to come after them and the films will show how they overcame tragedy and controversy to make names for themselves as music superstars.

Keith Richards (right) says Charlie Watts wanted the Rolling Stones to replace him with a new drummer. (Rob Ball/WireImage)
The band will pay tribute to Charlie Watts, who died in 2021. (WireImage)

Jagger's film examines how his creative vision, talent and style drove the band to success over decades, while Richards' instalment looks at his passion for playing live and trying out different musical styles.

In Wood's film, viewers will see how the irrepressible star carried his band through their toughest times and whether his excesses proved too much for the group.

The Rolling Stones rehearsing at Wembley studios in preparation for their appearance on David Frost's 'Frost on Saturday' TV programme
The films celebrate 60 years of the band. (PA)

Fans will see the band pay tribute to Watts and watch archive interviews with him in his film, which looks at the life of the quiet, un-rockstar-like drummer who held the band together but never gave in to the temptations of fame.

There'll also be concerts and documentaries available on BBC iPlayer and a documentary on BBC Radio 2 as well as the four films which will air on BBC Two, all coming this summer.

Watch: BBC announce a new four-part film series on The Rolling Stones