"Exploring the evolution of pop music in Scotland, this series delves into the country's rich musical heritage."
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* 7.0 (1)DocumentaryUnited Kingdom
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
BBC Two Scotland · BBC Studios
Release
17/07/2018
Score
7.0 / 10 (1)
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Seasons and episodes
Miniseries
3 episodes · 2018
Episode 1. Blazing a Trail
2018-07-17 · 59 min
The first act in Scotland's pop story takes in schoolboy skiffle, psychedelic folk revolution, a 'beat riot', gallus rock rebellion and the unique story of Scottish punk. The biggest names of the era - Lulu, Donovan, Nazareth, The Average…
Episode 2. Success and Excess
2018-07-24 · 59 min
Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the…
Episode 3. DIY or Die
2018-07-31 · 59 min
Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bellshill elevated bands like Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits,…