BBC2 Culture Show - Northern Soul Tonite Wed 25th Sept 2013

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half hour shows never seem long enough to me, could have done with being an hour slot,..but looking forward to watching it anyway

been discussed on other threads..will be watching if i remember but the cynic in me says it will be the same old same old...got a few dvds with various programmes from tv over the years and they basically all say the same with different faces..same clips from this england and based mainly on the wigan years...seen a couple of clips on facebook and was good seeing them chat to the youngsters...would like to see more of todays scene that doesnt involve oldies nights at kings hall to be honest...i know its the biggest night etc so tv companies are only interested in that but ive seen it a few times now!...still can live in hope

 

dean

I quite liked the fellas article. Not quite as I remember things, but we all had different perspectives on it.

 

Looking forward to watching it tonight.

I'll plus it, and probably watch it at the same time, ready to come and get those memories......

I'll plus it, and probably watch it at the same time, ready to come and get those memories......

 

I'm going to turn the central heating up full, throw a bucket of p*ss on the downstairs lavvie floor, then get the wife to drop me off at the railway station.  I'll then run back home, where the kids will be queuing outside the front door.  Once the wife opens the door, I'll barge my way to the front, run through the house and plonk myself down in front of the TV.  If I get bored with the show, I'll go and look through my record collection.

a preview here with a clip https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/0/24164508

 

Dave Withers and others have been interviewed for the show

prog on 2nite BBC2, the culture show Northern Soul Keep the Faith.

 

am out when its on and don't have catch up etc, someone tell me what its like please.

 

regards

Strange feeling of excitement waiting to watch it. Takes me back to sitting down to watch This is England when it was broadcast. Not sure if that's a good thing or not.

I'm going to turn the central heating up full, throw a bucket of p*ss on the downstairs lavvie floor, then get the wife to drop me off at the railway station.  I'll then run back home, where the kids will be queuing outside the front door.  Once the wife opens the door, I'll barge my way to the front, run through the house and plonk myself down in front of the TV.  If I get bored with the show, I'll go and look through my record collection.

 

Certainly brings back memories, oh plus the necessary pie and coke midway through.

 

regards

Nice to see my respectable brother flicking the v's at the camera in the queue outside again!

Bloody thing is not on in Scotland

keep things tidy and relevant have started a poll/thread for views on tonights show

ask use this for follow on discussion ...

 

 

thanks

mike

I wish it was the 70's again,....... could do with a power cut about now!.

Oh dear

Not too bad I suppose

Bloody thing is not on in Scotland

It's on 11:20 in Scotland

 HI ALL AS I PREDICTED I WAS FEATURED, NOT TO BAD I THINK,  DAVEK

Wasn't too shabby, more of a journal of Pauls experience on the scene.

Worth a watch for the young 'uns

H

I enjoyed watching that not bad at all

It's on 11:20 in Scotland

. Lucky you , you'll be in bed by then

Bloody thing is not on in Scotland

Steve, it's on BBC2 Scotland at 11:20 tonight.

 

soulmac.

not bad but those empty venues were worrying.

and its a blokes thing !!

Brilliant - huge respect for Paul Mason - you could tell it came from the heart.

If anyone has the facility to copy this to disc for me, I'd be grateful - more than happy to cover costs, post etc.

I thought it was very good, and no naff records played.

I thought it was quite good, and no naff records played.

 

glad they didnt play joe 90

Not too bad and certainly not as much as as an advert for "The Film" as I was expecting.......

Not too bad and certainly not as much as as an advert for "The Film" as I was expecting.......

 

 

some good clips on what to expect from the film

not bad but those empty venues were worrying.

and its a blokes thing !!

its a shame they didnt film the coop later at 2am when it was rammed!!!!!!!

 

so proud alot of footage of my venue was included on the programme...(nuneaton coop)

Yep pretty good as it goes...as northern transfers to video goes...8.5/10...no baggy trousers, no Levine and replace with Keb 10/10

But certainly the essence of what Paul Mason felt as what we all feel 10/10!

Enjoyed it. I'm sure we'll all have parts of it we wish had been different but overall it felt like a good niche programme. Left out a lot obviously, maybe 100 Club being a very big one.

But all credit to our Mr Mason, good moves, if he's not even been to a soul night for 30 or so years. Great to see at least a few moments of the Wigan Young Souls too, some great dancing there.

And the clips integrated from the film, Northern Soul, look very promising.....

Quite good ..Enjoyed watching it but if they should have interviewed me and the lads n lassies who lived with me at the Bungalow in Lowton just down the rd from Wigan if they wanted a more nitty gritty view on Wigan Cas at the beginning lol

Nice to see mi buddy Dave Withers then & now top bloke the young soulies have a fanatic passion for the music just like I had all those years ago and still have to this day Northern Soul..

But for Black American Soul Music we would never have met so many nice people, become very good friends with so many or had our life's fulfilled by a type of music which for many of us is not just a hobby but a way of life...

Don't Keep The Faith Spread It

Love, Peace & Happiness Always

Ian Cunliffe ( without the baggy pants n vests )

glad they didnt play joe 90

Watched it live on I PLayer!

Isnt that the problem- They just mention the positives even suggesting the drugs were in some way a positive in the scene  & I suppose for those on them it was

I know you cant get much into 30 mins - It was a enjoyable memory lane trip but lobsided IMO

I really enjoyed it, how could you not with some of that soundtrack! Half an hour wasn't long enough

It obviously didn't reflect the whole scene, but I like that fact, some things are best kept a secret, & underground.

Not a bad watch at all

Regards

Ali x

I thought it was good but the texts have started to come through....do you wear big baggy trousers with too many pocket flaps.Reply..I've moved on I'm.into the wedge haircut and pegs look.Thinking about northern on mainstream tv who remembers these...Dani Behr...butcher deejay....Hearsay Morecambe...Searling and John Vincent......Chasing Rainbows...Phil Dick....Out On The Floor....Network Seven...Dance Chase Sweet Darling....

Yep pretty good as it goes...as northern transfers to video goes...8.5/10...no baggy trousers, no Levine and replace with Keb 10/10

But certainly the essence of what Paul Mason felt as what we all feel 10/10!

Your having a laugh- Levine was one of the most influential people on the scene- Keb was a second wave DJ on an established scene!

Agree, not too bad really, and quite good in parts.

Thing is, the scene itself if fragmented, we all like some bits of it & not others.

Think this piece showed it warts and all, but above all, that its about the music.

I always think what would outsiders think? like people in work etc.

I think it showed the scene up to be more intriguing than sad, which is what I initially worred about.

Same old clips though.

but overall, good.

well that's certainly woke me up, was knackered before I started watching that - now have the tunes on in bed dancing away 

well that's certainly woke me up, was knackered before I started watching that - now have the tunes on in bed dancing away

If it bunk beds you could dive off the balcony to a full splits on main hall dance floor :-)

If it bunk beds you could dive off the balcony to a full splits on main hall dance floor :-)

haha don't think out downstairs neighbour would appreciate it

I always think what would outsiders think? like people in work etc.

 

 

Interestingly, my wife was getting texts from people at work and the big question was 'can you really dance like that too?'.  All positive stuff.

 

Nick

Corking soundtrack. Lots covered in a short space. Nice balance of past and present. Fran's still got the moves and Trickster's slowing down. Best bit for me was the Young Soul in his bedroom - such commitment bodes well for the future. Shame there's so little movie footage of the Casino so it tends to be recycled. Congratulations to Paul for a job well done.

Paul....as i'm sure your reading this...as is Elaine....and all of you who took part....thank David Arthur for me....the Editor...X As a film'documentary maker in me time...and Soulie.....who edits his own stuff......I couldn't have asked for a better representation for the masses than what you all gave ...and showed. I laughed...felt emotion....and certainly related to all. That 'Togetherness' the scene has nurtured for the masses over the years...was captured and shown by you all. You said it Paul.....it's in you still....and anyone who has experienced it....can't ever forget......your always welcome...X I haven't read any opinion above. ...just watched the show and came and posted as a direct reaction...and post as i have. Thank you all...X

 

LUV
SOOTY
X

 

Edit.....and thank you for informing me/us of the Wigan Young Soul.....never 'erd of em.....but will get to know more!x

...ah....1 absolute nightmare it brought up......that 3 star jumper.....never ever went to a proper doo until 1992......but I had one of them.......in 1974...hand knitted by me mam........destiny methinks!!!x

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Was pleasantly surprised, expected same old same old. but got a decent review (imo) of the scene and a great soundtrack. Well done to all those involved.

Brought back my youth in a flash and made me glad I gave so much of my life to soul music.. So much more to the scene that still needs to be told but a decent effort and did not have to watch it through my fingers... 7.5/ 10..... I am still waiting for that true feeling I felt then and still feel now to be shown and captured on film....

You will wait a long time Steve , It will never happen . It cannot happen  , best kept in your head and heart . Good shot of you last night mind.

Hi, believe me I really do hope the film is a massive success. Everyone concerned has put a huge amount of effort into it. The bar was set by Paul Sadot's stage show but then it came crashing down with Soul Boy which irrespective of the subject was truly truly dire. So good luck to Elaine and her team lets hope it's a peach.......

Yes must agree. Good programme. Nice to see RS and Dave Withers as well. Well done!

Up on Youtube already, for any folk who missed it, link below.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtaEASd2LI

 

ATB

 

Ronnie

For a half hour show they must have filmed about twenty hours, would be nice to see some of the stuff that got edited out. Cheers John

For a half hour show they must have filmed about twenty hours, would be nice to see some of the stuff that got edited out. Cheers John

 

The clip of the Richard Searling interview on the Culture Show website is longer than what was shown last night.