At the height of boy band hysteria in the 1990s, “bad boys of pop” East 17 gained instant success as the antidote to their clean-cut rivals, Take That. But after 20 top ten hits, four top ten albums and 40 million record sales in total, East 17 had a dramatic and controversial fall from grace, with singer Brian Harvey being sacked by his fellow band members.
After a decade apart, the group have decided to launch a comeback in the hope of landing a million-pound recording contract. E-17 Reunited follows the band as they take their second shot at fame, while recounting the incredible story of their spectacular rise and fall. The film provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the music industry and also features unique access to the band’s personal lives as they put a decade of animosity behind them and aim to recapture musical success.
Using his own money, Tony Mortimer and his former band mates embark on a master comeback plan. First up is a gig at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. But will it help the band to achieve their dream: that all-important record deal and a lucrative tour.
Tuesday 29 May 2007, Channel 4, 10PM
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