1977: The Year Punk Exploded

This episode traces the explosive rise of punk across Britain in 1977—from the Sex Pistols’ incendiary singles and the BBC’s bans to Virgin Records’ breakthrough signing of ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’. It examines the economic, social and cultural forces that set off a wave of DIY shows, independent pressing, fanzines, and all‑ages clubs that reshaped the music scene.

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