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Indie Classics at the BBC

A look back through the archives at some of the classic tunes from the world of indie music through the 80s and early 90s, including the likes of Joy Division, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Cocteau Twins, Primal Scream and many more.

59 minutes

On TV

Fri 20 Nov 202623:30
BBC Four

Music Played

  • Joy Division

    Transmission

  • Depeche Mode

    Just Can't Get Enough

  • Robert Wyatt

    Shipbuilding (Live)

  • The Smiths

    What Difference Does It Make?

  • Happy Mondays

    Hallelujah (MacColl Mix)

  • The Stone Roses

    Fools Gold

  • Blur

    There's No Other Way

Credit

ProducerAlison Howe

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