Ewan MacColl

A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.

The documentary features the British miners and their family experiences told through songs, poems, pictures and words.

A protest against the Eurovision Song Contest, 1975Alternative Festivals were organized all around Sweden. This Alternative Festival was broadcasted from a circus tent in Stockholm, presenting a wide variety of folk culture and music.

Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects of his life and features new versions of some of his songs, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Contributors include Billy Bragg and his widow, Peggy Seeger.

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

1990 BBCTV documentary on the life of the late celebrated folk singer, playwright and political activist

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

Documentary celebration of Ewan MacColl on his 70th birthday

The hero-figure of the British coalfield - is he real? or imaginary? is he man? or machine?