The Story of Fairytale of New York
All eight members of The Pogues return to the studio where their biggest hit - and the nation's favourite Christmas single - was recorded, to tell the story behind the song.
For the first time in 18 years, all eight members of The Pogues return to the studio where their biggest hit - and the nation's favourite Christmas song - was recorded. The song's producer Steve Lillywhite strips Fairytale down to the basics, and director Peter Dougherty reveals the tricks behind the making of the video - including how a cameo from Hollywood star Matt Dillon stopped The Pogues from almost being arrested. With contributions from Matt Dillon, Nick Cave, Jools Holland and of course Shane MacGowan and The Pogues, it lifts the lid on this seminal track and reveals the secrets behind its making.
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Music Played
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The Pogues
Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)
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Rick Astley
Never Gonna Give You Up
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Kirsty MacColl
There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis
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Roy Black
Wiegenlied
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The Pogues
Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)
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Paul Hardcastle
The Wizzard
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Pet Shop Boys
Always On My Mind
10 true tales behind the Pogues' Christmas favourite
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Richard E Grant |
Producer | Emma Worthington |
Director | Carl Johnson |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 2007 01:35
- Christmas Day 2007 04:00
- Thu 27 Dec 2007 03:55
- Wed 20 Dec 2017 22:00
- Fri 22 Dec 2017 01:40
- Fri 14 Dec 2018 23:30
- Thu 19 Dec 2019 22:00
- Fri 18 Dec 2020 22:00
- Sat 19 Dec 2020 01:50
- Sat 18 Dec 2021 00:05
- Tue 19 Dec 2023 23:25
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