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The Story of a Fairytale of New York

The secrets behind the making of one of the nation's favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York by the Pogues. Producer Steve Lillywhite strips the song down to the basics.

All eight members of the Pogues return to the studio where their biggest hit - and one of the nation's favourite Christmas songs - was recorded. Fairytale of New York's producer Steve Lillywhite strips the song down to the basics, and video director Peter Dougherty reveals the tricks behind the making of the video - including how a cameo from Hollywood star Matt Dillon stopped the Pogues from almost being arrested.

With contributions from Matt Dillon, Nick Cave, Jools Holland and of course Shane MacGowan and the Pogues, this lifts the lid on the seminal track and reveals the secrets behind its making.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 23 Dec 2012 01:00

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Producer Nick Mattingly
Director Nick Mattingly

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