3. What Do I Do Now? A Cultural Take Over
Thirty years ago a youthquake of creativity took hold of the UK, as Britpop sucked everything into its cultural orbit.
Thirty years ago a youthquake of creativity took hold of the UK, as Britpop sucked everything into its cultural orbit.
From supermodels at Fashion week, to Edinburgh’s underbelly and from Match of the Day montages, to puppets interviewing rock stars on Breakfast TV, the attitude and aspirations of Britpop reverberated across the country.
In episode 3 of The Rise and Fall of Britpop Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley dust off old note books, photo albums, CDs and tapes and look at the effect Britpop had on every aspect of British culture.
Listen only on BBC Sounds.
Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for BBC Music Will Wilkin
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