Kirsty MacColl

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer

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This 10-song DVD accompaniment to the Tooth and Nail CD release showcases music videos from Billy Bragg's career, 1986-2002.

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Thirteen examples of The Pogues unique brand of hellraising folk, ranging from punky takes on traditional Irish songs like 'Dirty Old Town' to the Shane MacGowan penned originals which offered romanticised visions of life viewed through the bottom of a bottle.

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Jean MacColl, mother of the late Kirsty MacColl, searches for truth and justice from the people she believes are responsible for the death of her daughter.

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Kirsty MacColl's last television concert, filmed in Glasgow in March 2000. With songs from MacColl's last album, Tropical Brainstorm, alongside such classics as New England and Walking Down Madison

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A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.

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