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  1. Episode 3: Pet Sounds

    Bob Harris explores the band's masterpiece Pet Sounds. First broadcast in 1974.

  2. Episode 1: Beach, Boards and Buggies

    Bob Harris's 1974 profile of the Californian band begins with a look at their early days.

  3. Episode 6: Making Waves

    Bob Harris concludes his profile of the Beach Boys.

  4. Episode 5: Trying to Change the Label

    Bob Harris finds out about the band's change of labels and the way their music developed.

  5. Episode 4: Smile and Meditation.

    Bob Harris explores what happened after Pet Sounds and why Smile was not released.

  6. Episode 2: On the Crest of a Wave

    The band are successful, but Brian is feeling the strain of touring.