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Walk On By: the Story of Popular Song: Pure Pop

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Concluding the series about the evolution of popular music.

The relationship between the perfect pop performer and the perfect pop song comes under the spotlight, revealing that most contemporary pop music acts are totally dependent on professional songwriters. The programme kicks off with Hearsay, the latest in a long line of manufactured pop groups, and takes in the Monkees, Britney Spears, ABBA, the Jackson Five, Blondie, Madonna and Kylie Minogue.
Narrated by Clive Owen.

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Contributors

Narrator:
Clive Owen
Director:
Andrew Graham-Brown
Producer:
Alan Lewens
Source: Radio Times

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