Rollermania: Britain's Biggest Boy Band
Documentary. In 1975, The Bay City Rollers were on the brink of global superstardom. A look at the five lads from Edinburgh who became the world's first international teen idols.
In 1975, The Bay City Rollers were on the brink of global superstardom. The most successful chart act in the UK with a unique look and sound were about to become the biggest thing since the Beatles. Featuring interviews with Les McKeown and other members of the classic Bay City Roller line-up, and using previously unseen footage shot by members of the band and its entourage, this is the tale of five lads from Edinburgh who became the world's first international teen idols and turned the whole world tartan.
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Bay City Rollers – Shang-A-Lang
Duration: 03:04
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The rise and fall of the Bay City Rollers
Duration: 01:50
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Trailer - Rollermania: Britain's Biggest Boy Band
Duration: 00:31
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Bay City Rollers
Shang-A-Lang
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Michael McAvoy |
| Director | Carl Hindmarch |
| Producer | Carl Hindmarch |
| Assistant Producer | Scott Watkins |
Broadcasts
Mon 14 Sep 201521:00BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
Fri 11 Dec 201522:00- Sat 12 Dec 201501:00
- Sun 13 Dec 201501:40
- Fri 8 Apr 201621:00
- Sat 9 Apr 201601:00
- Sun 16 Jul 201700:50
- Fri 27 Apr 201823:25
- Sat 1 Dec 201801:30
- Sat 3 Aug 201902:05
- Sat 8 Feb 202021:30
- Sat 8 May 202122:00
- Sat 4 Dec 202122:00
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