Madness at the Âé¶¹Éç
Madness frontman Suggs and keyboardist Mike Barson as take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the nutty boys’ finest moments from the Âé¶¹Éç’s archives.
'Hey you! Don’t watch that. Watch this…'
That’s the message from Madness frontman Suggs and keyboardist Mike Barson as they take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the nutty boys’ finest moments from the Âé¶¹Éç’s archives. Sharing the stories behind hits like Baggy Trousers, House of Fun and It Must Be Love, the friends chart Madness’s beginnings as a promising seven-strong ska band, their rise to chart dominance in the 1980s, the tensions behind the break that followed and their glorious return, which saw them confirm their status as one of Britain’s best-loved and most enduring bands.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Mike Barson |
| Interviewed Guest | Suggs |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Liz Izod |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Dec 2025 22:20Âé¶¹Éç Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 20 Dec 2025 23:20Âé¶¹Éç Two Wales & Wales HD only
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