Boybands Forever

2024
Ended
Documentary
~1h / ep
1 season

Behind the singing, smiles and double denim was blood, sweat and tears. Heartthrobs from Take That to Westlife and 911 share tales of success, adoration and the flipside of fame.

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Latest: Series 1 · 2024

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As boybands battle for success in the 90s and 00s, is fame and adoration really worth it?

E1. Episode 1
Nov 16, 2024 · 60m
It’s the early 90s, and Take That are vying with East 17 for both teenage hearts and chart dominance, giving birth to a British pop phenomenon which would define the decade.
E2. Episode 2
Nov 16, 2024 · 60m
It’s the late 90s. Bad boys Five, squeaky clean 911 and R&B-influenced Damage seek boy band supremacy. But can their young hearts survive the demands of a tough music industry?
E3. Episode 3
Nov 23, 2024 · 59m
A now finely tuned boyband machine produces slick pop acts Blue and Westlife. TV talent shows threaten the end of the phenomenon - but then Take That mount a remarkable return.