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

[Nickname]

Any timestamps for when new music plays in the movie? Don't wanna spoil too much looking for it, have prepared a grand sitdown for this evening to watch it properly.

The electro bit that starts at 15:45 - is probably Why am I dancing? the lyric is 'I will never let you down; I will (stay?)'
New London boy bit starts at 16:40
At 28:45 - I'm convinced that 'lounge music' instrumental is them, and that it is The secret of happiness.. the rhythm track sounds like them, and not like a 60s piece...
And at 1:24:05 - I bet those strings are the very end of the album - the outro for Love is the law?

Listening again the snipet of London Boy and the strings of the song, I think the strings at 1:24:05 are also taken from this song Which looks like one strong song from the album.

[MikeyC]

Finally found a way to watch (I’m in the U.S.) and it was spectacular!!!
Some parts were so emotional! And the choice of music was unexpected and brilliant! (Decide, Did you see me coming, etc) Stuart was a perfect interview, loved seeing James Ford… have we ever seen Angela interviewed?? (not sure I knew she was American!) Soooooooo good!!!!!!

[Ghost within this house]

Actually, the snippet before New London Boy is Feel - Pafford quoted the ‘I will never let you down’ line in his review…
I’m quietly pleased because I’d hoped Why am I dancing? would be more of a banger…

[East End Bhoy]

That was really great! Funny, emotional and revealing.

Aren't they just adorable?

So proud and privileged to be a Pet Shop Boys fan

[Spittingcat]

Just watched it… Decide still playing in my head.

[jules]

Actually, the snippet before New London Boy is Feel - Pafford quoted the ‘I will never let you down’ line in his review…
I’m quietly pleased because I’d hoped Why am I dancing? would be more of a banger…

A beautiful title it seems. The way Neil sings or the melody makes me think to an Empire of the sun song.

[verbow79]

Still not able to watch in US on bbc player, even with Uk vpn. Somehow it still detects as US

[Den]

Has any eagle eyed viewer managed to see what the demo tracks were called on those cassettes (besides the known ones)? Think I’ve clocked something like; “I’ve got plans…”, “…secret”, “…to dance”, “You got love” including a dub mix.

From what I can see on the tape around the 64 minute mark;

I've got plans
Talk to me
I can't say goodnight
(What's what?
Who's what?) Not 100% sure on this one
It's a sin
If looks could kill
A powerful friend
Holding back
Do you get love?

[glennjridge]

Still not able to watch in US on bbc player, even with Uk vpn. Somehow it still detects as US

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I found it after another poster mentioned trying search engines other than google. it should take you directly to the video... if not... on the main page type "pet shop boys imagine" in the search on the face page of the site.

[dbaseboy]

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Has any eagle eyed viewer managed to see what the demo tracks were called on those cassettes (besides the known ones)? Think I’ve clocked something like; “I’ve got plans…”, “…secret”, “…to dance”, “You got love” including a dub mix.

Early on around 7 mins in...

Could be 'I've Got Plans Involving You' - I'm sure that was an unused / unreleased track...maybe planned for Dusty / Liza maybe mentioned in Literally...

I could also perhaps see 'It's Not A Crime' / 'It's A Sin' / 'A Man Could Get Arrested' / 'Not' or 'Hot To Dance' / 'It's As Secret' some are repeated so maybe another go / session / version.
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Has any eagle eyed viewer managed to see what the demo tracks were called on those cassettes (besides the known ones)? Think I’ve clocked something like; “I’ve got plans…”, “…secret”, “…to dance”, “You got love” including a dub mix.

Early on around 7 mins in...

Could be 'I've Got Plans Involving You' - I'm sure that was an unused / unreleased track...maybe planned for Dusty / Liza maybe mentioned in Literally...

I could also perhaps see 'It's Not A Crime' / 'It's A Sin' / 'A Man Could Get Arrested' / 'Not' or 'Hot To Dance' / 'It's As Secret' some are repeated so maybe another go / session / version.

Thanks. Not sure if one or 2 of those missing from GeoWayne’s list?

[dbaseboy]

Has any eagle eyed viewer managed to see what the demo tracks were called on those cassettes (besides the known ones)? Think I’ve clocked something like; “I’ve got plans…”, “…secret”, “…to dance”, “You got love” including a dub mix.

From what I can see on the tape around the 64 minute mark;

I've got plans
Talk to me
I can't say goodnight
(What's what?
Who's what?) Not 100% sure on this one
It's a sin
If looks could kill
A powerful friend
Holding back
Do you get love?

Thanks. What I’d give for some time with those early demos lol.

[canveyboy]

Still not able to watch in US on bbc player, even with Uk vpn. Somehow it still detects as US

Check your PMs

[leesmapman]

Neil introduces Clare Uchima as "jazzwegian". What does that mean?

[ea39]

Neil introduces Clare Uchima as "jazzwegian". What does that mean?

Japanese-Glaswegian

[leesmapman]

Ah! Thanks. I thought it was something with Japanese, but I couldn't make out what the "zwegian" part was

By the way: here's a screenshot of Neil holding one of their tapes.

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