Ken Russel’s ABC of British Music

Synopsis

Asked to make a programme about British music, one of his greatest passions, Russell came up with this video A to Z. His shamelessly personal selection of music – the best and the worst – ranges from Britten to The Beatles and from Purcell to Punk. The items come in a variety of forms, including specially-recorded performances, archive film, pop videos and television clips, and link man Russell also comes in many guises – butler, nun, undertaker and Hell's Angel, among others!

Additional Info

• No: R0295
• Production year: 1988
• Run time: 01:18:00
• Director: Ken Russell
• Producers: RM Arts, LWT South Bank Show
• Format: HDTV