London Calling: The Untold Story of the British Pop

London Calling: The Untold Story of the British Pop

2012 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

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London Calling cracks the creative code underpinning the global ascent of British pop, to reveal the players that created brand Britannia.

Directed by Simon Witter · Written by Hannes Rossacher

Network: ARTE

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