Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Full episode of The South Bank Show documentary: The Smiths.
UK, October 1987, just two weeks before the band broke up.

Interviews with Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce, Andy Rourke, Sandie Shaw, Linder Sterling (Ludus), Smiths fans,John Peel, and rock journalist, Nick Kent.

Director: Tony Knox
Documentary

South Bank Show Presenter: Melvyn Bragg

Vivian Nicholson
John Peel
Sandie Shaw
Linder Sterling
Shaun Duggan