I Want My MTV! - The Youthquake Begins (Part 1)

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Wednesday, 19 November 2025 - 25 minutes

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The birth of MTV in 1981 heralded a new dawn for the music industry. But how did a ragtag team of VJs and television execs upend a billion dollar machine?

Across three episodes, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chart the highs and lows of the MTV story.

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