Reggae Britannia
Synopsis
The acclaimed BBC4 Britannia series moves into the world of British reggae. Showing how it came from Jamaica in the 1960s to influence, over the next 20 years, both British music and society, the programme includes major artists and performances from that era, including Big Youth, Max Romeo, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jerry Dammers and the Specials, the Police, UB40, Dennis Bovell, lovers rock performers Carroll Thompson and Janet Kay, bands like Aswad and Steel Pulse and reggae admirers such as Boy George and Paul Weller. The programme celebrates the impact of reggae, the changes it brought about and its lasting musical legacy.
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Reggae Britannia trailer - BBC FourOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Marre
- Original Title
- Reggae Britannia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
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What is Reggae Britannia about?
The acclaimed BBC4 Britannia series moves into the world of British reggae. Showing how it came from Jamaica in the 1960s to influence, over the next 20 years, both British music and society, the programme includes major artists and performances from that era, including Big Youth, Max Romeo, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jerry Dammers and the Specials, the Police, UB40, Dennis Bovell, lovers rock performers Carroll Thompson and Janet Kay, bands like Aswad and Steel Pulse and reggae admirers such as Boy George and Paul Weller. The programme celebrates the impact of reggae, the changes it brought about and its lasting musical legacy.
Who directed Reggae Britannia?
Reggae Britannia was directed by Jeremy Marre.
Who stars in Reggae Britannia?
The principal cast of Reggae Britannia includes Ruby Turner.
When was Reggae Britannia released and how long is it?
Reggae Britannia was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.