This Wednesday, November 2nd, at 10.15 pm, Sky Arts in the UK will broadcast an episode of South Bank Originals in which Melvyn Bragg looks back on his 1992 South Bank Show documentary with Pet Shop Boys and reflects on their remarkable rise to stardom. Neil and Chris talk about their musical influences approach to songwriting, their devotion to pop, their image, unconventional performance style and elaborate stage tours. Also speaking in 1992, Liza Minnelli comments on the Pet Shop Boys’ distinctive sound and songwriting talent, as well as her experience working with them. The programme also features Melvyn’ Bragg’s reflections with additional contributions from music journalist, Dorian Lynskey.
South Bank Originals
Pet Shop Boys’ classic “Suburbia” was released on this day 40 years ago. The music video was directed by Eric Watson and filmed in the suburbs of San Bernardino and Duarte in Los Angeles and in Kingston-upon-Thames in Greater London.
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