You'll Never Be Sixteen Again

The story of the British teenager.

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19850102
19851113A seven-part history of the British teenager

1: Nothin' Shakin

'The ideal is, of course, today, that a young man look respectable and solid, without being boring.'

'The New Look was banned at school. We weren't allowed to let down our gymslips.'

If my mother had seen me in a full teddy-boy outfit she'd have gone berserk.... I used to blacken my cheeks with burnt cork to go to choir practice.' 'When I heard 'Heartbreak hotel', I just thought 'I dedicate the rest of my life, for as long as it shall be, to whatever that is.' Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 11.0am)

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19851114
19851120A seven-part history of the British teenager

2: Puttin On the Style

'I hope people don't take what we sing too seriously.'

(CLIFF RICHARD)

'The beret was perched on top of the bouffant hairdo and the stiff petticoat was stuffed under the gymslip.'

'You would queue for two hours to get into a coffee bar.'

'Beatniks? It was to do with having a beard, wearing sandals and writing poetry....'

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

19851121
19851127'A history of the British teenager 3: I'm Into Something Good 'I don't think that the magic created by pop culture has ever happened again.'

'The modernist boys are always looking in mirrors and patting their hair. They're much more conceited than girls.'

'Swinging London, Carnaby Street, mini-dresses and stuff like that....'

'Do you think you really deserve an award like the MBE?'

'What does it matter? We got it.' Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester'

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19851218A history of the British teenager 6: Anarchy in the UK

'A group that can't play is better than one that can.'

(MALCOLM MCLAREN )

'The Clash were singing about inner city decay. Simple messages that really woke you up.'

'Suddenly everybody's out there and picking up their guitars - everyone on every block was doing it.'

'The overall impression is of Clockwork Orange meets New York sado-masochism.'

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 11.0am)

19851219
198611202: Puttin'on the Style
198611273: I'm Into Something Good
198612115: In a Broken Dream
198701017: The Best Years of Our Lives
19871009'Ain't 't Misbehavin '

The first of seven programmes tracing the story of the British teenager over the past 40 years. This week: austerity, Teddy boys and the arrival of rock 'n' roll

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on Radio 4)

19871016A series of seven programmes 2: Puttin' on the Style

The history of the British teenager told in music, archives and reminiscence.

This week, the era of skiffle and trad, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on Radio 4)

198710233: I'm Into Something Good

Merseybeat. mods and rockers and 'swinging London'.

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

19871106Seven programmes tracing the history of the British teenager. 5: In a Broken Dream)

The early 70s, when hair was either very long or very short, and tartan-trousered teenyboppers roamed the land. Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PZTER EVERETT BBC Manchester

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Looking at austerity, austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, ELVIS PRESLEY, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

Teddy boys and the arrival ofrock'n'roll.

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT

BBC Manchester (R) revised

(Re-broadcast Thursday 9. 0pm)

Book, same title, £4. 95 from booksellers.

The first of seven programmes tracing the story of the British teenager over the past 40 years. This week: austerity, Teddy boys and the arrival of rock 'n' roll

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on radio 4)

'1: Ain't Misbehavin'

The first of seven programmes tracing the story of the British teenager over the past 40 years. This week: 'Austerity' -

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Book, same title, £4. 95 from booksellers

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John Peel introduces an oral and musical history of the British teenager.

The story of the British teenager.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.

Part 1: Ain't Misbehavin'. This episode deals with austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, Elvis Presley, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

Looking at austerity, austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, ELVIS PRESLEY, the arrival of rock n roll and attitudes towards sex.

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Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.

Part 1: Ain't Misbehavin'. This episode deals with austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, Elvis Presley, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.John Peel introduces an oral and musical history of the British teenager.

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A series of seven programmes 2: Puttin' on the Style

The history of the British teenager told in music, archives and reminiscence.

This week, the era of skiffle and trad, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on radio 4)

2: Puttin'on the Style

The era of skiffle and 'trad', beatniks and beehive hairdos. Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT

BBC Manchester (R) revised

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

John Peel with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

The history of the British teenager.

2: Puttin 'on the Style

The story of the British teenager.

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The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

'The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.'

John Peel with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

'. John Peel with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.'

'John Peel with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.'

02Puttin' On The Style2017080220180325 (6M)John Peel with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

02''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, Ain't Misbehavin' Part 2''20090311'Looking at Teddy Boys, National Service, the jive and attitudes towards sex.'
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Seven programmes tracing the history of the British teenager in music, archives and reminiscence.

3: I'm Into Something Good

Merseybeat. mods and rockers and 'swinging London'.

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.

John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.||

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods & Rockers and Swinging London.

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

3: I'm Into Something Good The history of the British teenager told in music, archives and reminiscences.

This week: Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and the heyday of 'Swinging London'.

BBC Manchester (R) revised

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4. 95 from booksellers

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(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4. 95 from booksellers

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John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.

John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.||

'John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.'

The story of the British teenager.

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods & Rockers and Swinging London.

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.|The story of the British teenager.|

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Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

The story of the British teenager.

03''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, Puttin' On The Style Part 1''20090312'Looking at skiffle, trad jazz, beatniks, beehives, coffee bars, Aldermaston and the twist.'
04 Instant Karma19851204'The underground people are fun people; they're not long-faced revolutionaries.'

'The great thing about the God that I've discovered under LSD is that he's hip.'

'Hendrix was a Heathcliff, a wild maniac figure. The era was full ofheroes.'

'A love-in just happens because you feel lovely ... sort of peaceful with everybody.'

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 11.0am)

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Seven programmes tracing the history of the British teenager in music, archives and reminiscence.

4: Hello, I Love You

Flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on radio 4)

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the mid-to-late sixties - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

John Peel introduces a series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. The fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You' covers the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

John Peel continues the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the mid-to-late sixties - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

This week: Flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

BBC Manchester (R) revised

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

The story of the British teenager.

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The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the mid-to-late sixties - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The story of the British teenager.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

Flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on Radio 4)

04''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, Puttin' On The Style Part 2''20090313'John Peel continues the acclaimed series, looking at skiffle, trad jazz and more.'
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John Peel deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

'John Peel deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

The story of the British teenager.

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Seven programmes tracing the history of the British teenager. 5: In a Broken Dream)

The early 70s, when hair was either very long or very short, and tartan-trousered teenyboppers roamed the land. Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PZTER EVERETT BBC Manchester

John Peel deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

John Peel introduces the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode 5 'In a Broken Dream' deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces episode 5 'In a Broken Dream', which deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

This week: the early 70s, when hair was either very long or very short and tartan-trousered teenyboppers roamed the land. Researchers MICHELLE ROWLAND and JULIE SIMMONS

Producer PETER EVERETT

BBC Manchester (R) revised

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 9.0pm) Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

05''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, I'm Into Something Good Part 1''20090317'John Peel deals with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'
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The story of the British teenager reaches the rise and fall of punk and a disco boom.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta-inspired disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and was first broadcast in 1985.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode six - Pretty Vacant - covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

John Peel covers the rise and fall of punk, disco and riots in the cities.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and was first broadcast in 1985.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

Seven programmes tracing the history of the British teenager 6: Pretty Vacant

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on radio 4)

This week: the rise and fall of punk. the 'John Travolta ' disco boom and riots in the cities. Researchers MICHELLE ROWLAND and JULIE SIMMONS

BBC Manchester (R) revised

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

(Details on Thursday at 9.0pm)

06Pretty Vacant19861218This week: the rise and fall of punk. the 'John Travolta ' disco boom and riots in the cities. Researchers MICHELLE ROWLAND and JULIE SIMMONS

Producer PETER EVERETT

BBC Manchester (R) revised

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

Book, same title, £4.95 from booksellers

06Pretty Vacant19871113The rise and fall of punk

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on Radio 4)

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The story of the British teenager reaches the rise and fall of punk and a disco boom.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta-inspired disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and was first broadcast in 1985.

The story of the British teenager.

06''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, I'm Into Something Good Part 2''20090318'John Peel continues to deal with Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'
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John Peel covers new romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.

'John Peel covers new romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

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John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.

' . John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.'

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'John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.'

'. John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.'

07''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, Hello, I Love You Part 1''20090319'John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.'
07 LASTDon't You Want Me?19850101Young people have decided that if there's no future for them, they've got to live for today.' 'It's about being different and having a laugh. That's all it's ever been about.'

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 11.0am)

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The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven - Best Years Of Our Lives - covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

John Peel covers New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven 'Best Years Of Our Lives' covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

7: The Best Years of Our Lives The history of the British teenager told in music, archives and reminiscences.

This week in the final episode: the 80s, from New Romantics to glue-sniffers, and casuals to psychobillies.

Interviews by juue SIMMONS Producer PETER EVERETT

BBC Manchester (R) revised

(Re-broadcast on New Year's Day at 9.0 pm)

Book, same title. £4.95 from booksellers

Book, same title. £4.95 from booksellers

Last of seven programmes The Best Years of Our Lives

The 80s, from New Romantics to glue sniffers.

Interviews by JULIE SIMMONS Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on radio 4)

07 LASTThe Best Years of Our Lives19871120The 80s, from New Romantics to glue sniffers.

Interviews by JULIE SIMMONS Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

(First broadcast on Radio 4)

5A Touch Too Much19851211'Donny Osmond was my first idol. I used to dream about going to Utah.'

'Football? It's sort of like a war, isn't it? You like to see the other lot get killed.'

'Thirty Rollers fans were taken to hospital after last night's concert.... some with fractured ribs and some with asphyxia.'

'Children are holding sex, drink and drug parties at which they try to contact the dead, a vicar said last night.'

Researcher MICHELLE ROWLAND Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

08Hello I Love You - Part 220090320'

John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu

' . John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu'

Synopsis

John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.

'John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu'

'. John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu'

08''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, Hello, I Love You Part 2''20090320'John Peel rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu'
09''you'll Never Be Sixteen Again, In A Broken Dream Part 1''20090324'The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'
1020090325
11Pretty Vacant Part 1''20090326'The rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.'
12Pretty Vacant Part 220090327'John Peel continues on punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.'
3001Ain't Misbehavin' - Part 120090310A rare chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

This episode deals with austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, Elvis Presley, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.A rare chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.A rare chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

' . Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

'Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

'. Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

'Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

3002Ain't Misbehavin' - Part 220090311Looking at Teddy Boys, National Service, the jive and attitudes towards sex.

A continuing look at austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, Elvis Presley, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

' . Looking at Teddy Boys, National Service, the jive and attitudes towards sex.'

'Looking at Teddy Boys, National Service, the jive and attitudes towards sex.'

'. Looking at Teddy Boys, National Service, the jive and attitudes towards sex.'

3003Puttin' On The Style - Part 120090312Looking at skiffle, trad jazz, beatniks, beehives, coffee bars, Aldermaston and the twist.

The series continues with the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the twist.

' . Looking at skiffle, trad jazz, beatniks, beehives, coffee bars, Aldermaston and the twist.'

'Looking at skiffle, trad jazz, beatniks, beehives, coffee bars, Aldermaston and the twist.'

'. Looking at skiffle, trad jazz, beatniks, beehives, coffee bars, Aldermaston and the twist.'

3004Puttin' On The Style - Part 220090313John Peel continues the acclaimed series, looking at skiffle, trad jazz and more.

The acclaimed series continues with an exploration of the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the twist.

' . John Peel continues the acclaimed series, looking at skiffle, trad jazz and more.'

3005I'm Into Something Good - Part 120090317John Peel deals with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.

' . John Peel deals with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

Synopsis

'John Peel deals with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

'. John Peel deals with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

3006I'm Into Something Good - Part 220090318John Peel continues to deal with Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.

John Peel continues to deal with the era of Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.

' . John Peel continues to deal with Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

Synopsis

'John Peel continues to deal with Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

'. John Peel continues to deal with Merseybeat, mods and rockers and Swinging London.'

3007Hello, I Love You - Part 120090319John Peel covers flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu.
3008Hello, I Love You - Part 220090320'JOHN PEEL rounds off his look at flower power, student protests and the road to Kathmandu'
3009In A Broken Dream - Part 120090324'The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

' . The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

Synopsis

John Peel looks at the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

'. The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

3010In A Broken Dream - Part 220090325'The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

John Peel looks at the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

'. The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

' . The era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

Synopsis

3011Pretty Vacant - Part 120090326The rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.

John Peel covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.

'The rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.'

'. The rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.'

' . The rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.'

Synopsis

3012Pretty Vacant - Part 220090327'John Peel continues on the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.'

John Peel continues on punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.

'John Peel continues on punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.'

'. John Peel continues on punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.'

' . John Peel continues on punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.'

Synopsis

3013Best Years Of Our Lives - Part 120090330John Peel deals with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.
3013Best Years Of Our Lives - Part 120090331'John Peel deals with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

'. John Peel deals with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

' . John Peel deals with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

Synopsis

'John Peel deals with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

3014Best Years Of Our Lives - Part 220090331John Peel ends the series with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.
3014 LASTBest Years Of Our Lives - Part 220090401'John Peel ends the series with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

'. John Peel ends the series with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

' . John Peel ends the series with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

Synopsis

'John Peel ends the series with New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

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Looking at austerity, fashion, ELVIS PRESLEY, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

A chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by JOHN PEEL and produced by PETER EVERETT, the series was first broadcast in 1985.

Part 1: Ain't Misbehavin'. This episode deals with austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, National Service, the jive, ELVIS PRESLEY, the arrival of rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.

John Peel introduces an oral and musical history of the British teenager.

The story of the British teenager.

The story of the British teenager, beginning with austerity, Teddy Boys, fashion, national service, the jive, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.

To coincide with the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.

'. Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

'Looking at austerity, fashion, Elvis Presley, rock 'n' roll and attitudes towards sex.'

A chance to hear the acclaimed series telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel and produced by Peter Everett, the series was first broadcast in 1985.John Peel introduces an oral and musical history of the British teenager.

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JOHN PEEL with a look at the era of skiffle and trad jazz, beatniks and beehive hairdos.

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by JOHN PEEL, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, the second programme 'Puttin' on the Style' deals with the era of skiffle and trad. jazz, beatniks, beehive hairdos, coffee bars, the Aldermaston march and the Twist.

The story of the British teenager.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

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The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by JOHN PEEL, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.

The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by JOHN PEEL, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods & Rockers and Swinging London.

The story of the British teenager.

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods and Rockers and Swinging London.

'. John Peel continues with Merseybeat, mods and rockers, and Swinging London.'

'The acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Introduced by John Peel, episode 3, I'm Into Something Good, deals with the era of Merseybeat, Mods & Rockers and Swinging London.'

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JOHN PEEL continues the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

JOHN PEEL introduces a series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. The fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You' covers the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the mid-to-late sixties - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The story of the British teenager.

'. John Peel continues the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.'

'John Peel introduces a series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. The fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You' covers the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.'

'John Peel continues the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.'

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces the fourth programme 'Hello, I Love You', which covers the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Katmandu.

The British teenager - the era of flower power, student protest and the road to Kathmandu.

6005In A Broken Dream2011101319850000 (6M)
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JOHN PEEL deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

JOHN PEEL introduces the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode 5 'In a Broken Dream' deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

The story of the British teenager.

'. John Peel deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

'John Peel introduces the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode 5 'In a Broken Dream' deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

'John Peel deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.'

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

John Peel introduces episode 5 'In a Broken Dream', which deals with the era of long hair, skinheads and tartan-trousered teenyboppers.

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JOHN PEEL covers the rise and fall of punk, disco and riots in the cities.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the JOHN TRAVOLTA disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by JOHN PEEL and was first broadcast in 1985.

Episode six - Pretty Vacant - covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities.

The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode six - Pretty Vacant - covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

Another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta-inspired disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and was first broadcast in 1985.

The story of the British teenager reaches the rise and fall of punk and a disco boom.

The story of the British teenager.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. John Peel covers the rise and fall of punk, the disco boom and riots in the cities.

'. John Peel covers the rise and fall of punk, disco and riots in the cities.'

'The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. This episode, Pretty Vacant, covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and was first broadcast in 1985.'

'John Peel covers the rise and fall of punk, disco and riots in the cities.'

As part of the BBC's Sound of Style season, another chance to hear the acclaimed series (first broadcast in 1985) telling the story of the British teenager through music, archive and reminiscence.

'The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode six - Pretty Vacant - covers the rise and fall of punk, the John Travolta disco boom and riots in the cities. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.'

6007 LASTBest Years Of Our Lives2011101519850000 (6M)
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JOHN PEEL covers New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven 'Best Years Of Our Lives' covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by JOHN PEEL and first broadcast in 1985.

Episode seven - Best Years Of Our Lives - covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.

The story of the British teenager.

The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven - Best Years Of Our Lives - covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.

'. John Peel covers New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

'The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven 'Best Years Of Our Lives' covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.'

'John Peel covers New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.'

'The story of the British teenager continues, through music, archive and reminiscence. Episode seven - Best Years Of Our Lives - covers the New Romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. The series is introduced by John Peel and first broadcast in 1985.'