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Val Doonican
Val Doonican was an Irish singer, entertainer, and television personality who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey
Notting Hill Carnival is now Europe’s largest street festival and a world-famous symbol of...
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1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in British History
As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This was the year 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister
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Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is a renowned British fashion designer and activist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry.
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British Women Singers Revolutionised Music in the Breakthrough 1980s
The 1980s represented an earthquake in the British music industry as courageous, gifted women...
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.
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The Professionals
When The Professionals first exploded onto British television screens in 1977 on ITV, it pioneered a bold new era for action dramas and cop thrillers.
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Glitter, Spandex, and Rock Anthems: The Glory of 1970s Glam Rock
Glam rock burst onto the music scene in the early 1970s like a cosmic fireball of glitter and...
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1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1984 saw signs of economic recovery and cultural excitement after years of recession. Musically, British pop and rock surged worldwide.
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Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops occupies an iconic position in Britain’s cultural memory as the nation’s longest-running and most popular weekly pop music countdown show.
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Motown Greatest Hits
2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.
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