The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan

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The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan

7.5 | 1h0m | en | Documentary

A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded performances of MacGowan's songs.

7.5 | 1h0m | en | Documentary , Music

Synopsis

A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded performances of MacGowan's songs.

Cast

Shane MacGowan , Sinéad O'Connor , Billy Bragg

Director

Producted By

BBC ,

Cast

Shane MacGowan

as Self

[2020] Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan [2010] Straight to Hell Returns [2004] The Pogues Live at the Town and Country [2004] Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995 [2002] If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story [1997] The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan [1991] The Ghosts of Oxford Street

Sinéad O'Connor

as Self

[2022] Nothing Compares [2020] The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street [2003] Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience [1997] The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan [1991] The Ghosts of Oxford Street [1990] Roger Waters: The Wall—Live in Berlin

Billy Bragg

as Self

[2021] Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl [2020] Beyond Barricades [2020] Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council [2019] The Big Meeting [2015] Call Me Lucky [2012] Last Shop Standing [2011] Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune [2005] Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand [1997] The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan