Sky Arts 1 are broadcasting a week of programmes dedicated to Sheffield music. All programmes start at 9pm and are introduced by John Shuttleworth. Included are three excellent documentary films made by Sheffield Vision exploring the Sheffield music scene from the late-70s through into the 90s.
Monday, 1st November - Made in Sheffield
A documentary film, released in 2002, about Sheffield music focusing on the development of influential late-70s post-punk era bands such as Caberet Voltaire, The Human League, ABC, Heaven 17 and Artery. It includes an interview with Jarvis and his sister Saskia talking about the Sheffield music scene at that time and early Pulp.
Tuesday, 2nd November - Jarvis' Songbook
First shown on Sky Arts last year, Jarvis talks to Will Hodgkinson about his song writing and plays acoustic versions of Pulp songs and his solo work.
Wednesday, 3rd November - Pulp live in '95
Pulp live at Brixton Academy on 21st December 1995.
Thursday, 4th November - The Beat Is The Law Part 1 (TV edit)
Documentary film released on DVD earlier this year looking at the Sheffield music scene during the 80s. It explores the social context of industrial decline, the miners' strike, mass unemployment and dole culture. Bands featured include Clock DVA, Hula and Chakk, as well as a lot of Pulp related material.
Friday, 5th November - The Beat Is The Law Part 2
"Part 2 of the Beat Is The Law follows the characters in Part One out of the 80s and into the 90s, when socialism turned into socialising. Their journey takes them to the epicentre of the biggest movements since Punk, Dance and Britpop..." This documentary film won't be released on DVD until next year.
More info:
The Beat Is The Law on Facebook
The Beat Is The Law - Sky programme info
Sheffield Vision