Margaret Shankland
Director
Rip It Up (2018)
Miniseries
The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.
Released July 17, 2018
Episode 58 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: tmdb.pop-music, tmdb.music
Production Companies: BBC Studios
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Blazing a Trail
The first act in Scotland's pop story takes in schoolboy skiffle, psychedelic folk revolution, a 'beat riot', gallus rock rebellion and the unique story of Scottish punk. The biggest names of the era - Lulu, Donovan, Nazareth, The Average White Band, and more - tell their stories in their own words about going from bedroom dreamers to international superstars.
July 17, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - Success and Excess
Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the tension between success and credibility.
July 24, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - DIY or Die
Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bellshill elevated bands like Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits, and The Soup Dragons. Dance music, most notably by Glasgow band Chemikal Underground, is exported around the world, highlighting the modern diversity of Scotland's music industry.
July 31, 2018, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 58 min.
Season Runtime: 177 min.
Released: July 17, 2018
Last Air Date: July 31, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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