Tower Block Dreams
Series Overview
Tower Block Dreams is a British documentary series that broadcast on BBC Three during January 2004 investigating the underground music scene on council estates in the United Kingdom. The series looks at modern inner city life, through the stories of young musicians trying to make a career in music. The series shows that the underground music scene is fuelled by pirate radio stations and rappers' ambitions to become successful in the future.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Thu, Jan 8, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Grimetime to Primetime”
This edition features Scarface and Mini-Me, a teenage rapping duo from a housing estate in Tottenham hoping to make the big time, and Jamieson, a record producer whose latest single, True, produced in his bedroom on the 19th floor of a tower block, has suddenly entered the charts at number 4. Scarface, Mini-Me and their manager Reds do everything themselves, from pressing their own vinyl to touting them around record shops. At the other end of the spectrum, Jamieson has performed on Top of the Pops and has the backing of a record label to help with his next release. Now that he’s had one hit, the pressure is on – his second single will decide whether he has a future in music, or should go back to working behind the counter in a high street bank. The film follows and contrasts their different experiences of the music business, and how far they are able to follow their different dreams.
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Adam Smith
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Adam Smith
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What is Tower Block Dreams about?
Tower Block Dreams is a British documentary series that broadcast on BBC Three during January 2004 investigating the underground music scene on council estates in the United Kingdom. The series looks at modern inner city life, through the stories of young musicians trying to make a career in music. The series shows that the underground music scene is fuelled by pirate radio stations and rappers' ambitions to become successful in the future.
How many seasons does Tower Block Dreams have?
Tower Block Dreams comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tower Block Dreams?
Key cast members in Tower Block Dreams include Alex "Skinnyman" Holland, Charlie Sloth.
Who created or directed Tower Block Dreams?
Tower Block Dreams was developed and directed by Adam Smith.