Shane MacGowan
A collection of stories and moments on The Pogues frontman's life, and 'that' world-famous Christmas song. Sourced and provided by the BBC Archive team and 6 Music.
Shane MacGowan: A Tribute
Steven Rainey looks back at the history and legacy of Shane MacGowan, The Pogues & more.
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Shane MacGowan's wife reflects on their life together
Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke reflects on their life together.
Shane MacGowan on the early days of the Pogues
How the Pogues brought Irish music to rock audiences...
Shane MacGowan talks fame and teeth in 2003
In 2003, Shane MacGowan spoke in the documentary Pogue Mahone about fame and his teeth.
Johnny Depp and Shane MacGowan crash the Radio 1 Breakfast show in 1994
Johnny and Shane chat to Simon Mayo in 1994 about music, acting and combining the two.
'He was truly a Bohemian and poet'
'Fairytale of New York' producer Steve Lillywhite on working with Shane MacGowan
Historian Peter Quinn explains the wider context of the Irish experience in New York
The Fairytale of New York speaks to many immigrants who seek a better life in US
A two-minute history of the greatest Christmas song ever written
Shane MacGowan and Jem Finer tell the story behind The Pogues' Fairytale of New York.
Matt Dillon and Shane MacGowan on shooting the Fairytale Of New York video
Matt Dillon and Shane MacGowan on the chaotic filming of the Fairytale Of New York video
Fairytale of New York—Soul Music
The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
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Pogue Mahone: The Story Of The Pogues—Shane MacGowan
In tribute to Shane MacGowan, Mark Radcliffe presents the story of The Pogues.
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The Pogues In Session—Shane MacGowan
In tribute to Shane MacGowan, Gideon Coe introduces The Pogues In Session.
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