Radio with Pictures - The Pogues

Richard Driver interviews members of touring Irish band The Pogues for legendary late-night music show Radio with Pictures. Despite a daunting reputation, frontman Shane MacGowan is on his best behaviour (and in possession of a very clean pair of heels) as he and bandmates Spider Stacy and James Fearnley expound on the importance (and inescapability) of their Irish roots. MacGowan’s experiences with New Zealanders in London appear to be a private joke, but there’s nothing confusing about their opinions on being produced by fellow musician Elvis Costello.

It’s like your roots hang on to you. You don’t hang on to them.

– Shane MacGowan (on being Irish)

Key Cast & Crew

Irene Gardiner

Director

Gary Ryan

Producer

Richard Driver

Presenter

Derek Pearson

Film Editor