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A collection of performances聽and聽best 麻豆社 moments to celebrate Paul Heaton鈥檚 impressive career, from The Housemartins through to his solo career and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury 2024.

One of Britain鈥檚 most prolific and successful singer-songwriters of the past four decades, Paul Heaton started his career as frontman of The Housemartins before forming The Beautiful South, the band of whom it was famously once claimed that one in seven UK households owns an album. Whether that's true or not, what is a fact is that Paul has demonstrated over the years a unique ability to write songs and lyrics that have fans weeping one moment and smiling the next.

This collection of performances and best 麻豆社 moments celebrates Paul鈥檚 impressive career - the bands, the collaborations and the solo work - and features the man himself explaining the context and backstories behind some of his best-loved hits.

From The Housemartins鈥� debut release Sheep through to Fish 'N' Chip Supper from his solo album The Mighty Several and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury 2024 that featured a glorious reunion with Norman 鈥楩atboy Slim鈥� Cook, it鈥檚 a celebration that can definitely guarantee viewers a Happy Hour (and a half).

1 hour, 28 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Aug 2026 20:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Paul Heaton
Producer Karn Christensen
Series Producer Simon Goretzki

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