3rd October 2015
BBC Four: 'The People's History
of Pop'
Since its establishment in 2002, BBC Four has been committed to
broadcasting international films, new arts and music programmes and factual
documentaries between the hours of 7pm-4am.
We have recently received information surrounding a music programme
currently in the works, 'The People's History of Pop' (PHOP). Independently
produced by 7 Wonder, an award-winning media production house, the documentary
will chart the UK's popular music heritage from the 1950s to the Noughties.
This unique project will be narrated from the fans’ perspective as
opposed to the conventional formula of interviewing artists/producers; a
refreshingly grassroots approach. Oh and speaking of roots, there’s a particular angle embedded in this programme for
reggae music. It is widely known that reggae has played an integral part in UK popular
culture. The genre's historical pop sensibilities have seen its appeal integrate
into wider society and the ranks of mainstream.
Many viewers will recall ‘Reggae Britannia’ (February 2011), a
documentary which was aired on BBC Four and addressed the evolution of reggae
within the UK, influence on other musical art forms and its impact on the
development of second generation Caribbean identity. This show attracted an
audience of over 415,000!
Of ‘The People’s History of Pop’, Executive Producer at 7 Wonder Steve
Condie says: “we are making
a new kind of social history programme and offering everyone a chance to share
their part in the musical brilliance which is one Britain’s greatest
achievements”. So, with that said, there is a call for UK reggae patrons to
submit their memorabilia via the PHOP website; this can be anything from footage,
posters, images, recordings, mixtapes,
written material…even ticket stubs from that old sound clash, concert or dance.
So
why not get involved? You could be featured in this
documentary when it airs in 2016! And even if your stuff does not make it onto
the big screen, all submissions will still be featured in an online archive.
You cannot say that we do not keep you posted about what is going on!
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