
Goth at the BBC
Seen it?2014 | 59 min | Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for music lovers.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 59 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A 60-minute showcase of beastly basslines, scything guitars, tormented lyrics, piercing synths, leather, lace and fashion on the edge! This programme celebrates the Goth aesthetic that began in early 80s British clubland and traces its evolution in music throughout that decade and beyond. Featuring classic BBC TV performances from Siouxsie and The Banshees, Bauhaus, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Killing Joke, The Sisters of Mercy, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey and many more.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
- Siouxsie SiouxHerself
- Marilyn MansonSelf
- Nick CaveSelf
- PJ HarveySelf
- Robert Smith
- Dave Gahan
- Siobhan Fahey
- Marcella Detroit
- Ian Astbury
- Carl McCoy