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Synth Britannia

2009-10-16 · 88 min · ★ 7.8

Documentary · Music · TV Movie

Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage.

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Directors
Benjamin Whalley
Production companies
BBC Four
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vince ClarkeVince ClarkeSelf
Martin GoreMartin GoreSelf
Bernard SumnerBernard SumnerSelf
Gary NumanGary NumanSelf
Neil TennantNeil TennantSelf
Phil OakeyPhil OakeySelf
John FoxxJohn FoxxSelf
Daniel MillerDaniel MillerSelf
Chris LoweChris LoweSelf
Marc AlmondMarc AlmondSelf
David BallDavid BallSelf
Martyn WareMartyn WareSelf
Joanne CatherallJoanne CatherallSelf
Andy 'Fletch' FletcherAndy 'Fletch' FletcherSelf
Wolfgang FlürWolfgang FlürSelf
Paul HumphreysPaul HumphreysSelf
Alison MoyetAlison MoyetSelf
Midge UreMidge UreSelf

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