Pulp's Common People
Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Common People, a song that examines class, politics and Britain in the 90s.
Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Britpop anthem Common People. Jarvis Cocker goes back to St Martin's College, where he met the girl who would inspire him to write a song that examines class, politics and Britain in the 90s. Pulp reunite at their old rehearsal rooms above a pottery shop to reminisce about the song's success and what the track means to them.
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Fanfare for the Common Man
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Disco 2000 (7" Mix)
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Carl Johnson |
| Producer | Emma Worthington |
Broadcasts
Sun 15 Jan 2006 20:00
Fri 28 Sep 2018 21:00- Sat 29 Sep 2018 03:00
- Sat 1 Feb 2020 00:30
- Tue 29 Dec 2020 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
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