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Morrissey Channel 4 documentary details (to air June 8, 11:15pm) from Time Out, C4
posted by davidt on Thursday May 29 2003, @07:30AM

 Carlos_Blakos writes:

There's a short (one page) piece in the latest Time Out (London edition) this week. It is basically Christopher Eccleston's (English actor, in "The Others") story of how and why he loves the Smiths and Morrissey. He's the narrator of the documentary to be shown on UK Channel Four in the next week or so. At one point he comments that no way is Morrissey racist, and that his voice at the moment is "better than ever".

Update: 06/04 05:10 GMT: scan of Time Out article posted on the general discussion board by Benton.
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Steve M also writes:

The current issue of London listings mag Time Out has an interview with Christopher Eccleston, the Manc actor narrating the forthcoming documentary, which is announced as being screened on June 8th on Channel 4 in the UK.
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Loves Young Dream writes:

The Importance Of Being Morrissey
Just got this from C4...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING MORRISSEY

Transmission: Channel 4, Sunday June 8th, 11.15pm.



Steven Patrick Morrissey, the charismatic but enigmatic former singer of The Smiths, gives his first television interview for 16 years in this intimate and revealing documentary.

For a period of six months Morrissey allowed cameras to follow him on tour, at home and at large. This documentary gives an insight into the man whose mysterious nature has led to all kinds of myths: that he is celibate, eccentric, a manic depressive – even racist. Here he addresses these questions directly for the very first time, and also talks frankly about his relationship with former members of The Smiths, his aversion to the telephone and isolation from the music industry.

Despite a highly successful world tour in 2003, Morrissey is currently without a record deal – a situation that is regarded as a shameful negligence by his passionate legion of admirers. The Smiths were rated most influential group of all time by the NME in 2001.

Between 1984 and 1987, and over the course of four astonishing albums and several must-have compilations, The Smiths dominated the ‘indie’ scene but the band’s scope and influence also penetrated the mainstream, leaving a lasting influence on music.

The combination of guitarist Johnny Marr’s shimmering, beautifully melodic compositions and Morrissey’s bleakly humorous lyrics carved The Smiths a unique niche. When Marr moved on, Morrissey launched a highly successful solo career. The adulation of his fans, particularly in the live arena, became legendary.

In 1988, Morrissey moved to Los Angeles, a move that surprised almost everyone. The singer seemed to embody a certain insular Englishness totally alien to a Californian lifestyle. And yet Morrissey, a man who still very much craves his own privacy and company, has managed to maintain his isolated existence while also discovering a legion of new admirers among Hispanic fans.

This exclusive portrait also features some of Morrissey’s fans and friends, including Chrissie Hynde, Will Self, Nancy Sinatra, Noel Gallagher, Kathy Burke, JK Rowling, Alan Bennett, Sparks, Miranda Sawyer, Bono and Michael Bracewell, all offering their insights into a true original of popular music.

Morrissey, now aged 43, has lost none of the trade mark wit, self-deprecation and abrasive comment that always made his interview copy priceless. Among the programme’s gems are:
Before hitting the stage at the Royal Albert Hall; “I smell assassination… gunpowder.”
On his former band; "The Smiths was incredibly personal to me – like launching your own diary to music."

On vegetarianism; "I really feel quite smug about mad cow disease and think ‘well, what did you expect’?"

And on his appearance; "Why meddle with a masterpiece?"

Dir/ Prod: Ricky Kelehar/ Tina Flintoff
Exec Prod: Steve Gowans
Prod Co: Chrysalis TV

 
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    Feature in tomorrow's Guardian (Score:0)
    There's a piece related to the Moz documentary in tomorrow's Guardian, in the Guide supplement. Mr Moz is also the cover star.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 29 2003, @07:46AM (#63182)
    Eghty eight (Score:1)
    I thought he moved to LA in ninety eight (I think it's annoying that this thing isn't letting me post the year numerically. Reason: Please don't use so many caps. Using caps is like yelling). Anyhow....
    fut -- Thursday May 29 2003, @08:22AM (#63190)
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      Can't wait! (Score:0)
      I cannot actually believe that this program is happening - how lucky are we to be given this amazing opportunity to gaze inside the secret world of our beloved hero. I've that heard that this really is a beautiful tribute to his life and music - won't it be great to finally see something with a positive slant for a change? I personally cannot wait til it goes out. Cheers Channel 4!
      Anonymous -- Thursday May 29 2003, @08:23AM (#63192)
      Damn (Score:1, Informative)
      :( *crys* these things are never shown on Australian TV!
      herzeleid316 -- Thursday May 29 2003, @09:10AM (#63201)
      (User #7475 Info)
      • Re:Damn by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday May 30 2003, @05:23PM
        • Re:Damn by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday May 31 2003, @10:47AM
          • BBC America by Anonymous (Score:0) Sunday June 01 2003, @08:18AM
            • Re:Damn by Anonymous (Score:0) Sunday June 01 2003, @06:01PM
              Late Night... (Score:2, Funny)
              The scheduling is rather disappointing. If it were on any later it would be accompanied by sign language (anglo wit). Channel 4 normally puts such programmes on at either 9 or 10pm. They evidently have little faith in his drawing power.

              The cast of talking heads is a little disconcerting. I doubt Gallagher's insight will extend beyond "f-in' top lyrics, man, laughed my tits off" and Bono's opinions on anything are never more than smug homespun philosophies masquerading as poetic wisdom. Still at least there's no sign of Kate Thornton or Balding Theakston.
              deadpan -- Thursday May 29 2003, @10:09AM (#63207)
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              Can anyone tape this? (Score:1, Interesting)
              I am one of those people unlucky enough to live in America lately. Can anyone tape it to VHS and send it overseas to me for money?

              Much appreciated :)

              ejkravetz@msn.com
              Anonymous -- Thursday May 29 2003, @10:32AM (#63208)
              Cheer boys, cheer (Score:1)
              Other than having to watch that creature Miranda Sawyer, who represents nothing more than the grim face of a media parasite, the docu sounds superb!!

              Paul Morley is notable by his abscence.....for a change. I'm sure he'll be around, trying to gatecrash the filming as an 'old friend' of Moz. He never gives up that guy!
              blemtheblemish -- Thursday May 29 2003, @11:30AM (#63213)
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              Prophesy (Score:2, Funny)
              It will probably be preceded by another documentary in the 9-10 O'Clock Channel 4 slot on Afghanistan or Iraq or South Korea or our old friends Al-Q.
              To paraphrase Moz;
              "But last night the plans for a future war
                was all I saw
                on Channel 4".
              O'Muirgheasa -- Thursday May 29 2003, @01:24PM (#63230)
              (User #7536 Info)
               Perhaps my best years are gone.When there was a chance of happiness.But I wouldn't want them back.
                damn you all (Score:1)
                How the hell am I gonna see this? We don't get that Channel 4 shit in Ohio.

                Fuck the whole world to hell.

                Will somebody record it for me?

                loafingoaf@aol.com
                LoafingOaf <franticflintstoneNO@SPAMgmail.com> -- Thursday May 29 2003, @01:51PM (#63235)
                (User #778 Info)
                 Fuck it, Dude. Let's go bowling.
                ok ok ok (Score:0)
                well, so to america, when (i mean by america, the real one, not just the north part of it).....
                a chance on directv ????

                please let me know...
                fernando -- Thursday May 29 2003, @02:09PM (#63237)
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                 daradá
                  attn: U.S.A. resident needs virtuoso help (Score:1)
                  If you can assist me with a means to view this program after you examine it please get in touch with me. A NTSC copy is needed instead of a PAL one. A monetary, live bootleg of the smiths or morrissey, and etc. are available for trade to those who are interested in assisting me.

                  thank you.
                  El Mar No Cesa -- Thursday May 29 2003, @05:15PM (#63249)
                  (User #4726 Info)
                    what needs to be done (Score:0)
                    Ok, first off I'd would gladly pay for a copy of this program.

                    Please contact me: brainboy77@aol.com

                    Second, let's get this show on Kazaa, and announce it morrisey-solo.com when it is so everyone can share and downloads will be quicker.

                    thanks everyone
                    Anonymous -- Thursday May 29 2003, @08:40PM (#63258)
                      Hey (Score:1)
                      I'm gonna try to get them taped from cable onto VHS and ship them out from Norf London. Let me know if you're interested. And I won't rip you off unlike SOME people.

                      Girl Drowning xx
                      Northern Bird -- Friday May 30 2003, @01:06AM (#63267)
                      (User #4363 Info)
                       no longer drowning...
                      • I'm interested! by Jen (Score:1) Sunday June 01 2003, @08:03AM
                        • Re:Hey by hand in love (Score:1) Thursday June 05 2003, @02:03PM
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                          How long is THIS exactly? (Score:1)
                          How long is the Doc running for? I'm getting somebody to tape it for me, and it would be handy to have a duration to tell her :D
                          Theshadowplay -- Friday May 30 2003, @06:29AM (#63283)
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                           Suspect arrested in Santa case! Chanukah Zombie still at large!
                          yes but.. (Score:0)
                          Is it going to be on s4c????
                          Anonymous -- Saturday May 31 2003, @09:39AM (#63339)
                          • Re:yes but.. by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday June 05 2003, @09:07AM
                            Channel 4 (Score:1)
                            Does this channel have a website...is it connected with the BBC? I know nothing about British TV, so bear with me.
                            veradicere -- Sunday June 01 2003, @11:01AM (#63452)
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                            • Re:Channel 4 by Anonymous (Score:0) Sunday June 01 2003, @01:54PM
                              someone PLEASE RECORD THIS (Score:1)
                              hi, i'm willing to pay for postage, VHS tape, etc. to anyone who will record this and mail it to me. if you're feeling generous, please email...

                              saintsatchel@yahoo.com

                              cheers!
                              s-man -- Sunday June 01 2003, @11:01AM (#63453)
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                                Ovation TV in U.S. (Score:0)
                                If anyone has the Ovation television channel on the cable system, it may be worth a shout out to them about this program. They often have BBC 4 progams including ones on the Pretenders, Billy Bragg & Wilco, Dusty Springfield and others. The re-run them ad infinitum and could use some fresh programming. Maybe if they received enough interest, they'd be willing to acquire the rights to this Morrissey special. Their web site is...
                                http://www.ovationtv.com/
                                Anonymous -- Monday June 02 2003, @12:11PM (#63567)
                                  Re:get the NTSC OR PAL DVD here (Score:0)
                                  Remember lawyers are watching this site mozzerian.
                                  Anonymous -- Friday May 30 2003, @04:52AM (#63278)
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