Boybands Forever

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2024

Documentary
Music

Summary

The inside story behind the success of some of the UK and Ireland's most celebrated male pop groups during the 1990s and early 2000s. Featuring interviews with the stars themselves, as well as with the music label bosses and managers behind their ascent to fame

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7.6/10

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Cast

rolenameSelf - NarratorCraig ParkinsonSelfRobbie WilliamsSelfAndi PetersSelfSian PattendenSelfTerry ColdwellSelfJayne MiddlemissSelfJohn HendySelfTony MortimerSelfHannah VerdierSelfSimon Cowell

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Season 1

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