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  The Seven Ages Of Rock  Details  
 
 
  Today Show 02/02/76 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Documentary series  
  Notes: Part 3 of this BBC series focussed on the punk era.  Footage of the infamous Today Show (Bill Grundy) and a short clip of the video for Playground Twist were featured.

 

 
  Aired: 03/06/07  
       

 
 
 
  The History Of Light Entertainment Details  
 
 
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Series documenting the history of 'light entertainment' in the UK.

  
  Notes: Included a clip of the Banshees performing 'Hong Kong Garden' on 'Revolver' on 29/05/78.

 

 
  Aired: 19/08/06  
       

 
 
 
  Hall Of Fame Details  
 
 
  Hall Of Fame 17/11/05 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Awards show.

 

  
  Notes: Siouxsie pays tribute to John Peel's induction into the 'Hall Of Fame'.

 

 
  Aired: 17/11/05  
       

 
 
 
  The Cinema Show Details  
 
 
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 Episode focusing on the release of Don Letts' film 'Punk Attitude'.

 

  
  Notes: Report on the release of Don Letts' record of the punk phenomenon 'Punk Attitude'.  Siouxsie talks about the emergence of punk.

 

 
  Aired: 11/11/05  
       

 
 
 
  Girls & Boys Sex & British Pop Details  
 
 
  Girls & Boys Sex & British Pop - 30/10/05 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Documentary series looking at sex and sexuality in the history of British Pop.

 

  
  Notes: Siouxsie talks about the origins, influences and inspiration for her look, and her love of dark haired beauties as opposed to the more commonly accepted 'blonde bombshells'.  Includes footage of Don Letts' 'The Punk Movie' (Bad Shape), 'The Today Show', 'The Year Of Punk' and the documentary 'Punk' (Make Up To Break Up).

 

 
  Aired: 30/10/05  
       

 
 
 
  Forty Years of F***! Details  
 
 
  40 Years Of F***! - 12/09/05 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Documentary about the history of swearing on TV.

 

  
  Notes: Includes footage of the 'Today Show' and a new interview with Siouxsie about her involvement.

 

 
  Aired: 12/09/05  
       

 
 
 
  The Cure Documentary Details  
 
 
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 Comprehensive and in-depth documentary about, but not sanctioned by, The Cure.

 

  
  Notes: Severin talks about Robert Smith's involvement with The Banshees and The Glove.

 

 
  Aired: 2005  
       

 
 
 
  Jarvis Cocker's Pop TV Rules Details  
 
 
  Jarvis Cocker's TV Pop Rules 14/07/05 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Hong Kong Garden (Live)

 

  
  Notes: Jarvis Cocker from Pulp takes a humorous look at the rules of pop music on TV.  Includes footage of 'Hong Kong Garden' from TV show 'Revolver' 29/05/78

 

 
  Aired: 14/07/05  
       

 
 
 
  12 FU Details  
 
 
  1 2 F U 11/03/05 - Click Here For Bigger Scan

 

 Interview

 

  
  Notes: Jonathon Ross takes a look at early punk which includes a tour of infamous punk venues and hang outs, including the 100 Club and early lesbian club Louise's.  Severin talks about the formation of the Banshees, playing the 100 Club and the recording of 'The Scream'.  Also includes some footage from the Don Letts' film 'The Punk Movie'.

 

 
  Aired: 11/03/05  
       

 
 
 
  Banned (Channel 4 Censorship Season) Details  
 
 
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 Part of Channel 4's Censorship Season

 

  		 
  Notes: The Bill Grundy 'Today Show'.  The Sex Pistols appear on this prime time TV show.  An inebriated Bill Grundy interviews the Sex Pistols, while The Bromley Contingent look on.  Grundy makes a suggestive comment to Siouxsie and the Sex Pistols, encouraged by Grundy release a torrent of expletives.  The Sex Pistols and members of The Bromley Contingent make the front page of the next days newspapers and Grundy is suspended.

 

 
  Aired: 07/03/05