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Episode 1: Pulp's Common People

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Britpop anthem Common People. Jarvis Cocker goes back to St Martin's College, where he met the girl who would inspire him to write a song that examines class, politics and Britain in the 90s. Pulp reunite at their old rehearsal rooms above a pottery shop to reminisce about the song's success and what the track means to them. Show less

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