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This Is Spinal Tap

Britain's legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap tour the US to promote their latest album, Smell the Glove. Celebrated documentary maker Marty DiBergi follows the group and captures what no other film-maker has managed - the sights, the sound and the smells of a hard-working rock band on tour.

1 hour, 19 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Jan 202402:15
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Spinal Tap

    Big Bottom

Credits

David St Hubbins (Vocals)Michael McKean
Nigel Tufnel (Lead guitar)Christopher Guest
Derek Smalls (Bass)Harry Shearer
Mick Shrimpton (Drums)RJ Parnell
Ian FaithTony Hendra
Jeanine PettiboneJune Chadwick
Martin DiBergiRob Reiner
WriterChristopher Guest
WriterHarry Shearer
WriterRob Reiner
DirectorRob Reiner

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 May 202223:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 14 Jan 202323:55
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 15 Jan 202300:55
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Wed 17 May 202300:10
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 29 Aug 202323:40
    BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Wed 30 Aug 202300:15
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Wed 30 Aug 202300:40
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Sun 21 Jan 202402:15
    BBC Two

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