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Madchester: The Sound of the North

1990

53 minutes

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Overview

Exploring the 'Madchester' music phenomena of the late '80s and early '90s. The band Northside appears in interview, rehearsal, live in concert and even at work; Central Station Design in their studio creating something out of a pane of glass and loads of ephemera; Happy Mondays in Amsterdam; 808 State; and MC Tunes. Aired as part of Granada Television's Celebration arts strand.

Top Cast

Stuart Maconie headshot

Stuart Maconie

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James Brown headshot

James Brown

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Kevin Cummins headshot

Kevin Cummins

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Tony Wilson headshot

Tony Wilson

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