03 August 1977 Factual, Music 50 mins
Brass Tacks was a current affairs programme shown on BBC2 between 1977 and 1988. On this episode called Punk Rock, broadcast on 3rd August 1977, it focuses on the Manchester Punk scene, bands and its iconic club, The Electric Circus.
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United Kingdom 03 August 1977
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Brilliant times in Manchester Electric Circus.
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