John Peel

A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes. Featuring John Peel, Stewart Lee, Marc 'Lard' Riley alongside The Fall. (imdb)

A look at the music of Sheffeild, England in the 1970's and early 1980's, when bands such as Caberet Voltaire, The Human League, ABC, Def Leppard, Heaven 17, Pulp, I'm So Hollow, Artery, The Extras, 2.3, Clock DVA, The Comsat Angels and many others are integral parts of a scene that exploited electronic music and other instrumentation not otherwise present in British music at the time. Includes interviews by members of The Extras, Pulp, The Human League and others. (imdb)

A deadpan comical look at the worst pop songs of all time with the morose John Peel.

An unconventional promo for the 1994 single of the same name by British band Pulp. Various celebrities are interviewed about their memories of losing their virginity, and frontman Jarvis Cocker reminisces about his. (imdb)

A documentary film about local legends Mark E. Smith and The Fall. Film explores the band's work and its influence on modern music. The title is a quote from bandleader Mark E. Smith regarding his work ethic and refusal to change his music for the sake of it. The film features interviews with Smith himself as he gives his own take on the band's long and storied history. And also exclusive interviews with Thurston Moore, Stephen Malkmus, Henry Rollins and Dee Dee Ramone. (manchesterwire.co.uk

Biography of iconoclast musician/artist Don Van Vliet AKA Captain Beefheart. (imdb)