Raised in the shadow of its magnificent medieval spire, Jonathan Meades revisits Salisbury Cathedral.
With Kirsty Lang.
Followed by Weather
In August
1995, the chart war between Blur and Oasis divided music fans and sparked a debate about the essence of Britpop. A decade on, journalist John Harris launches Britpop Night with his compelling history of the scene. Featuring Graham Coxon ,
Justine Frischmann. Louise Wener and Alan McGee. New.
This snapshot of the scene, first shown on BBC2 ten years ago, features live performances from "a new generation of British guitar pop bands" - namely Blur, Supergrass, Pulp, Elastica and Menswear.
A Storyville documentary examining the socio-political and cultural impact of the Britpop era. Liam and Noel Gallagher , Damon Albarn , Jarvis Cocker , Ozwaid Boateng , Damien Hirst and Peter Mandelson contribute.
Jarvis Cocker on stardom. sex and hotel rooms as cameras follow the Sheffield band on a round-Britain tour, culminating in a homecoming gig at City Hall. Common People and Disco 2000 are among the hits.
: 6/6.
Rai rebels and desert blues