Arts Documentary hosted by Mark Radcliffe, published by BBC in 2015 - English narration.
A look at the development of British indie music, born in the 1970's when the music industry was controlled by the major record labels and releasing a record independently seemed an impossible dream. The story of British indie over three musically diverse episodes. Much more than a genre of music, it is a spirit, an attitude and an ethos.
The DIY Movement
In the 1970's, the music industry was controlled by the major record labels, and the notion of releasing a record independently seemed like an impossible dream. At a time when even the Sex Pistols were on a major label, the true act of rebellion was would be to do it yourself.
