
A Song for Eurotrash
1998-05-12 · 51 min · ★ 7.0
A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
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- Directors
- Peter Stuart
- Production companies
- Rapido Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Antoine de CaunesSelf - Presenter
Sacha DistelSelf - Special Guest
Sinéad O'ConnorSelf - Special Guest
Terry HallSelf - Special Guest
Edwyn CollinsSelf - Special Guest
Lauren LaverneSelf - Special Guest (Kenickie)
Keren WoodwardSelf - Special Guest (Bananarama)
Sarah CracknellSelf - Special Guest (Saint Etienne)
Bob StanleySelf - Special Guest (Saint Etienne)
Pete WiggsSelf - Special Guest (Saint Etienne)
Shane MacGowanSelf - Special Guest
Maria McErlaneSelf - NarratorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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