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• Episode No 8 Legacy 15/03/2025

  Women from The Mod RevivalEast London and Essex 1979-84CreditsAnnie di la PridaJo EarlNicky CrancherBelinda StokesKatie HanrahanDiane CracknellPauline JenkinsPaul BinniJackie Donald nee EarlRosemary HewsonInterviewsSusan Avery and Diane LyonsMusicThe Purple Hearts - Frustration 1979The Scene - Looking for Love 1983Special thanks to Ed SilvesterCreated with Funding from the Arts Council EnglandThe views expressed in any interviews are based on the observations, experience and belief of the speakers, as well as assumptions made by, and information available to, them at the time such statements were made. These views are statements of personal opinion and memories of the speaker. and not statement of fact

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• Quadrophenia, Film, Literature Influences

  The podcast episode explores the impact of the 1979 film Quadrophenia on the mod revival scene, among women from East London and Essex. Interviews reveal how the film brought both authenticity and commercialization to the subculture, with pre-Quadrophenia mods distinguishing themselves from newcomers. Cinema screenings of the film became communal events, reinforcing a shared identity among youth who were already entrenched in mod culture. The episode delves into the various elements that defined a true mod lifestyle, from music to fashion, contrasting them with those who merely adopted the look in response to the film's popularity.

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• Episode 6 Women of the Mod Revival 1979-1984 Bank Holidays - I'm On My Way

  This podcast episode dives into the world of the Mods during the early 1980s. Featuring interviews with women who lived through this dynamic subculture, it provides a first hand look at life during bank holiday weekends in Brighton and beyond. Amid tales of impromptu accommodations and encounters with police, these narratives reveal the fun, freedom, and frequent challenges Mods faced. The interviews capture the essence of a time when music, fashion, and personal expression flourished against a backdrop of social upheaval, making it a nostalgic journey for listeners interested in the era.

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• Episode 5 Going To A Go Go - The Clubs 18/01/2025, 10:36:36

  Women from the Mod RevivalEast London and Essex 1979-1984CreditsIn order of AppearanceNikki Crancher 2.19Ani de La Prida 7.46Ani de La Prida and Nicky Crancher 10.29Diane Cracknell 15.27Joanne Earl 19.18Jackie Donald nee Earl 21.49Joanne Earl 24.59Rosemarie Hewson 27.16Paula Binni 34.01Belinda Stokes 39.31 Interviews Susan Avery and Diane LyonsGraphic Design Izzy AveryMusicThe Purple Hearts - Frustration 1979Secret Affair - Going To A Go Go 1979Mood Six - Hanging Around 1982Right Track -The Scene - Looking For Love 1983Film ReferencesThe Groovy Movie - Mood Six 1981Mods '82 - A Week With The East London and Essex Mods 1982 Special thanks toTracey Dawn CairnsEd SilvesterDigital Culture Network

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• Women of The Mod Revival 1979-1984 - The Bands - The Beat Goes On

  This podcast episode takes journey through the Mod revival of 1979-1984, focusing on the personal experiences of women. These women share their vivid memories of iconic bands like Secret Affair and the Purple Hearts. The Mod scene, centred around venues like the Hundred Club and the Bridge House, was a vibrant escape from the austerity of the era. The narratives capture the youthful exuberance and the transformative power of live music, showing how the gigs they attended influenced their lives and marked the era's cultural landscape.

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