2/3. The Maws of Doom. The boys struggle with adolescence and a rapidly changing music scene that reflects the social unrest of 1970s Britain - but at least they're making progress with the opposite sex. Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais 's dramatisation of Jonathan Coe 's darkly humorous novel continues.
Irene Anderton Elizabeth Berrington NME journalist Simon Meacock Producer Chrissy Skinns ; Director Tony Smith Rptd next Sat Union battles of the 1970s are recalled in Red Robbo, 10pm on BBC4