Spandau Ballet (B-Side)
The audience quizzes Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley about their 1983 hit album True. With John Wilson. From 2013.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley respond to audience questions about their 1983 hit album, 'True’.
With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
Gary and Tony answer questions from the audience and perform live versions of some of the songs from the album.
Producer: Helen Lennard
First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2013.
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The A-Side
Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley talk about Spandau Ballet's chart-topping album, True.
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Gary Kemp on his inspiration for Through the Barricades
Duration: 07:23
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Video: Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley perform Through the Barricades
Duration: 04:47
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Video: Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley sing Gold
Duration: 02:44
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Gary Kemp on writing Gold: "I wanted to do a James Bond theme"
Duration: 01:57
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