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Britpop, as a term landed in the spring of 1993 but it was a full year later, that everything changed over the course of just twenty days.

In Episode 2 of The Rise and Fall of Britpop, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley revisit the key moments on the road to Britpop’s explosion. Including on air resignations at Radio 1, a band of rowdy Mancunians and a tragic death, which caused shockwaves around the world.

30 years later Steve and Jo are taking advantage of their contacts, going through old note books, photo albums, DATs, Mini Discs and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ archives, to chart the Rise and Fall of one of the biggest musical movements ever to hit the UK… Britpop.

Warning: this episode contains strong language, adult themes and descriptions of self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Listen only on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds.

Presented by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq
Written by Steve Lamacq and Paul Sheehan
Produced by Paul Sheehan with additional production by Phil Smith
Technical Production by Tim Heffer
Editor for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Audio Helen Hobday
Commissioning Producer Jonathan O’Sullivan
Commissioner for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Music Will Wilkin
A ´óÏó´«Ã½ Audio Production