Series synopsis
Rip It Up is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two Scotland on July 17, 2018. It ended on July 31, 2018. It stars Laura Fraser.
The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.
Premise
The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Fraser as Self - Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Pete Agnew as Self
- Dan McCafferty as Self
- Richard Jobson as Self
- Malcolm Ross as Self
- Hamish Stuart as Self
- Mike Heron as Self
- Davy Henderson as Self
- Rab Noakes as Self
- Billy Bragg as Self
- Alex Kapranos as Self
- Alan McGee as Self
- Lulu as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 17, 2018 | July 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blazing a Trail The first act in Scotland's pop story takes in schoolboy skiffle, psychedelic folk revolution, a 'beat riot', gallus rock rebellion and the unique story of Scottish punk. The biggest names of the era - Lulu, Donovan, Nazareth, The Average White Band, and more - tell their stories in their own words about going from bedroom dreamers to international superstars. |
July 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
Success and Excess Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the tension between success and credibility. |
July 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
DIY or Die Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bellshill elevated bands like Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits, and The Soup Dragons. Dance music, most notably by Glasgow band Chemikal Underground, is exported around the world, highlighting the modern diversity of Scotland's music industry. |
July 31, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two Scotland |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 2018 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2018 |
| Status | ended |