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BBC4, 9pm At last, the answer to the question Simon Cowell has been teasing for years – how do you become a global pop star? Wannabes take note, this is an insider’s guide to the business.

But the secret to success is an elusive formula of luck, timing and talent, according to music agent Emma Banks.

With 25 years in the biz, Emma has worked with some of the world’s most famous artists, including Katy Perry, Kanye West and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. And if you want to see Katy Perry performing as a Christian gospel act, it’s right here.

“It’s a fine line between success and failure,” says Emma, who guides us through this first episode. “I’ve seen countless acts come and go.”

Listen out for some great record industry anecdotes – from Damon Dash’s dogged promotion of Jay Z, to Blur finally steering their way from one-hit wonders towards chart domination.