In August 1995 Blur and Oasis were engaged in a head-to-head chart battle which divided music fans and led to a wider argument about British pop music. John Harris, journalist and author of The Last Party - the definitive study of the entwinement of music and politics in the 1990s - presents a documentary charting the rise of Britpop, its brief romance with New Labour and the emergence of 'new lad' culture. Finally, as Britpop declines, he asks what legacy it has left. Including contributions from Blur's Graham Coxon, Elastica's Justine Frischmann, Sleeper's Louise Wener, former New Labour insider Darren Kalynuk, and the founder of Creation records, Alan McGee.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- britpop
- music
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Top Cast
John Harris as Himself - Presenter
Graham Coxon as Himself
Justine Frischmann as Herself
Louise Wener as Herself
Darren Kalynuk as Himself
Alan McGee as Himself
Damon Albarn as Self (archive footage)
Liam Gallagher as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Chloë Thomas · Director
John Harris · Writer
Justin Evans · Cinematographer
Andrew Quigley · Editor
Mark Cooper · Executive Producer
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