The Musical References in Brass Eye

Brass Eye and The Day Today are cornerstones of British Comedy, easily up there with the likes of Monty Python, The Goon Show, The Office and others. This exploration by oxide ghosts (aka Michael Cumming, the series director) takes what he calls "A sub-aquatic plunge into the extensive musical references in Brass Eye". His 'Brass Eye Tapes' formed hundreds of hours of unseen and behind the scenes footage from his personal archive, with insights into the process of making the legendary TV series... 

Here's a review of the show and a brief synopsis of Brass Eye from the Guardian:

Its original broadcast was postponed by a nervous Channel 4, it led to questions in the House of Commons and to a (Labour) culture secretary professing herself "shocked and appalled" on the 10 O'Clock News. It is also "one of the greatest comedies ever shown on television," says David Walliams, who on Sunday night hosted a screening of a film about the making of Chris Morris's legendary series Brass Eye – 25 years old this year. Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes splices together off-cuts and outtakes from the show, and is made by Brass Eye's director, Michael Cumming, who excavated the material from his own chest of floppy discs and VHS tapes. It's touring now, and for Brass Eye fans – that's me! – it's a must-see.

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