Episode 142 - Absolute Beginners (1986)

Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to chat about, not Hammer horror this time, but Julien Temple's musical from 1986 starring Patsy Kensit and David Bowie   Absolute Beginners (1986)   A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...     You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod   email: [email protected]   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #davidbowie   Thanks for listening   Scott, Steven and Mark