Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order

New Order and Maxine Peake are joined by The Pet Shop Boys and Honey Dijon to tell the story of the best-selling, most groundbreaking and arguably greatest 12 inch single of all time. Series finale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maxine Peake tells the story of New Order’s first masterpiece, a record that seamlessly fuses punk, club culture and technology.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cathedral of music. A milestone in British culture. A financial catastrophe. Maxine Peake takes us to the Haçienda, the nightclub that nearly ruined Factory Records, and then changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maxine Peake describes the emergence of a new band from the ashes of Joy Division. Besides choosing a singer and recruiting a new member, they also needed to find a name for this embryonic group. Enter: The Witch Doctors Of Zimbabwe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this riveting discussion, graphic designer Peter Saville unveils the haunting choices behind Joy Division's iconic album art. Founding member Bernard Sumner shares first-hand stories of the band's intense studio sessions, revealing tensions over mixing 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'. Bassist Peter Hook reflects on Ian Curtis's battle with epilepsy and the emotional turmoil leading up to his tragic death, as well as how the band navigated their grief and guilt. The complexities of their creative process and the enduring power of their music are explored, making this a poignant reflection on legacy.

Maxine Peake narrates the story of the legendarily chaotic record label Factory, with memorable contributions from founder Tony Wilson. Topics include Tony Wilson's involvement in the music scene, the introduction of Rob Gretton as manager, the origins of Factory Records, their independent approach to music, experiments in popular art, the symbolic meaning behind the sandpaper cover, and reflections on past experiences and the evolution of Factory.

Maxine Peake describes the birth of one of the most adored albums of all time, including its iconic artwork. But the process of creating a classic is far from smooth, with producer Martin Hannett’s eccentric methods generating tension.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maxine Peake tells the story of the beginnings of Joy Division, one of the most influential bands ever. The story begins with a young Bernard Sumner posting a notice in a Manchester record shop: "Band seeks singer". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Transmissions, the definitive story of New Order and Joy Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.