- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Mark Braxton
It was a fast and furious “movement” that was widely despised by Middle England. But punk wasn’t just a snarling hardcore; it gave rise to late-70s offshoots as influential as the Human League, Joy Division and John Peel darlings the Fall.
The last and best part of BBC4’s ripping rockumentary shows how the final holstering of the Sex Pistols in 1978 triggered a thrilling period of musical expansion. Far from embodying nihilism, punk and its DIY ethos effectively gave bands licence to be different. A feisty script and feistier contributors make this a prickly pleasure.
About this programme
3/3. An insight into the post-punk era between 1978 and 1981, when a new generation of artists emerged, inspired by the genre's rebellious nature. Gang of Four and Scritti Politti infused their music with radical politics, while the Pop Group adopted an anti-capitalist sentiment. Featuring contributions by John Lydon, Mark E Smith, Jerry Dammers and Peter Hook. Narrated by Peter Capaldi.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Contributor
- John Lydon
- Contributor
- Mark E Smith
- Contributor
- Jerry Dammers
- Contributor
- Peter Hook
- Narrator
- Peter Capaldi
Crew
- Director
- Ben Whalley
- Executive Producer
- Mark Cooper
- Producer
- Ben Whalley
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