New BBC 'imagine...' documentary on Pet Shop Boys confirmed for Spring 2024

[Harry]

As has previously been rumoured, PSB are the subject of one of the new BBC 'imagine...' documentaries by Alan Yentob.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/imagine-returns

"Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are the most successful duo in UK Music history. They have sold more than 50 million records, produced over 40 Top 40 singles, four UK number ones, performed in several world tours, and they are still making new music together.

In spring next year Pet Shop Boys are releasing a new album produced by Arctic Monkeys/Blur producer James Ford, which comes 40 years after the original release of their classic song West End Girls. imagine… is given a sneak preview of the album and talks to Tennant and Lowe about its creation and their evolution over the past four decades: pioneering, original, highly influential but always maintaining the integrity and quality of their inimitable style, sound and songwriting.

Their songs have often commented on Britain and the world around them with wit, sensitivity and intelligence driving the stories they want to share through perhaps some of the most memorable synth-pop music ever created. For their tours they have worked with the most innovative theatre personnel to create original and thrilling performances. Now for the first time they have allowed backstage access as imagine… accompanies them on their global Dreamworld tour, filming rehearsals in London and backstage in Helsinki. Contributors include fellow musicians, music journalists and creative collaborators. This is an intimate look inside the world of Pet Shop Boys and will be broadcast in spring 2024."

Some of you may remember Afrika Green posting a picture of Alan Yentob filming with them, so we've been expecting it for a while. Should be very interesting, 'imagine...' films are always great.

[TallThinMan]

I was wondering what had happened to this! Very much looking forward to it, particularly now it’s been revealed there’s going to be a sneak peek of the new album.

[rashomon]

Great to see this is happening!

roll on Spring 2024!

"imagine… is given a sneak preview of the album and talks to Tennant and Lowe about its creation and their evolution over the past four decades"

[Gabby]

Nice!

[Dog]

It feels like we are gearing up to an announcement: spring new album plus Volume plus Imagine. (Both good album titles!)

[negative_0ne]

great, should be interesting to watch once its out.

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[Straight_Talker]

Excellent news! So far throughout my life I’ve had to make do with OMD and Erasure “back stage” and “soundcheck” videos..! Can’t wait for this PSB effort!

[dbaseboy]

Bring on Spring 24!

[leesmapman]

I am so looking forward to this!

[OakeyDokey]

Bring on Spring 24!

Beware the savage jaw of 2024

[jules]

I just read there will be a sneak peek of the new album.
Can't they just release this doc in 2023 ? 2024 it's too late.

[canveyboy]

Does anyone know what the usual run time is for an episode of Imagine? I’m guessing an hour?

[Andie]

Sounds great!!!

[Ghost within this house]

I wonder when these are going out? I've got it in my head that the album will come out in April...

What are the odds of a single release in 2023? Probably pretty low, and they'll go for a January single?

[Drico One]

The curse strikes again!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... broad.html

The PSB episode is not impacted.