Series 1
Series Summary
This series of short documentaries by award-winning film-maker Don Letts explores the world of British subcultures and the music, styles and attitudes that surround them.
The six films examine various subcultures through the ages, from Teds to Rockers, Mods to Skinheads, Soul Boys to Punks, and Rave to Britpop - right up to the trends of today.
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Episodes (6)
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The first episode in the series looks at the birth of British youth subculture with the arrival of Teddy Boys and Rockers. Features…
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The second film in the series explores the Mod subculture that exploded onto the London scene in the late 1950s and includes contributions…
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The third instalment focuses on the Skinhead subculture that emerged in Britain during the 1960s and explores how it was influenced by…
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The fourth episode in the series explores the Soul Boy subculture that hit the scene in Britain during the 1970s. Features interviews with…
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The fifth documentary in the series focuses on the Punk and Two-Tone subcultures, which kicked off in the UK in the late 1970s. Includes…
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The final film in the series discusses the casual, rave and Britpop scenes of the 1980s and 1990s, and asks what the future holds for…
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