GENESIS: TOGETHER AND APART — A BBC Feature Documentary
The BBC has officially joined forces with Genesis to present *GENESIS: TOGETHER AND APART*, a feature-length documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of one of rock’s most influential and enduring bands. Charting a career that spans decades, the film offers a definitive look at Genesis’ evolution — from their modest beginnings as a group of ambitious schoolboy songwriters in the late 1960s, to their towering presence as one of the biggest rock acts on the planet by the 1990s.
The documentary dives deep into every chapter of the band’s story. Viewers will revisit the dazzling theatrical progressive rock period of the mid-1970s, where costumes and conceptual storytelling pushed boundaries, before moving into the leaner, more pop-infused 1980s, where Genesis reinvented themselves and achieved staggering commercial success. This duality — the ability to both challenge die-hard fans and captivate new generations — remains one of the band’s most fascinating qualities.
Made with the full cooperation of Genesis, *Together and Apart* brings together all original members — Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford — reunited on screen for the first time since 1975. Their reflections form the emotional heart of the film, as they recount moments of triumph, personal struggles, and the creative tensions that shaped their music.
Audiences can also expect a treasure trove of material, including rare performance footage, unseen archive clips, and candid behind-the-scenes moments that shed new light on the band’s extraordinary journey. More than just a timeline of events, the film seeks to capture the spirit of Genesis: the innovation, experimentation, and emotional resonance that has secured their place in music history.
The transmission date is yet to be confirmed, but anticipation for this landmark documentary is already immense.
