Prepare for a deep dive into the heart of 90s/00s boy band mania! The BBC’s new three-part series, Boybands Forever, offers unprecedented access and candid interviews, promising to expose the industry’s machinations and the real stories behind the music. Robbie Williams, Brian McFadden, and members of iconic groups like Take That, Westlife, Blue, East 17, Damage, and 911 reveal the untold truths of their meteoric rise, the pressures of fame, and the inevitable fallout.
Premiering on BBC Two Saturday, November 16, at 9:15 PM, with all episodes available on iPlayer the same day, Boybands Forever goes beyond the music, exploring the cultural phenomenon that gripped a generation. From the distinctive fashion trends to the insatiable media frenzy, the series examines how these manufactured pop groups became a defining force in youth culture. Hear from industry giants like Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, and Nigel Martin-Smith, along with the journalists and presenters who witnessed the boy band explosion firsthand.
Did rivalries fuel their success? What were the breaking points behind closed doors? Boybands Forever promises never-before-seen footage and startling revelations that will reshape how you view these iconic groups. It’s a revealing and at times shocking look at the boy band machine, told by those who lived it.
Boybands Forever is a Mindhouse Production for BBC Two and iPlayer. Executive Producers are Louis Theroux, Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang.
