Women from The Mod Revival

East London and Essex 1979-84

Credits

Annie di la Prida

Jo Earl

Nicky Crancher

Belinda Stokes

Katie Hanrahan

Diane Cracknell

Pauline Jenkins

Paul Binni

Jackie Donald nee Earl

Rosemary Hewson

Interviews

Susan Avery and Diane Lyons

Music

The Purple Hearts - Frustration 1979

The Scene - Looking for Love 1983

Special thanks to Ed Silvester

Created with Funding from the Arts Council England

The views expressed in any interviews are based on the observations, experience and belief of the speakers, as well as assumptions made by, and information available to, them at the time such statements were made. These views are statements of personal opinion and memories of the speaker. and not statement of fact

The podcast episode explores the impact of the 1979 film Quadrophenia on the mod revival scene, among women from East London and Essex. Interviews reveal how the film brought both authenticity and commercialization to the subculture, with pre-Quadrophenia mods distinguishing themselves from newcomers. Cinema screenings of the film became communal events, reinforcing a shared identity among youth who were already entrenched in mod culture. The episode delves into the various elements that defined a true mod lifestyle, from music to fashion, contrasting them with those who merely adopted the look in response to the film's popularity.

This podcast episode dives into the world of the Mods during the early 1980s. Featuring interviews with women who lived through this dynamic subculture, it provides a first hand look at life during bank holiday weekends in Brighton and beyond. Amid tales of impromptu accommodations and encounters with police, these narratives reveal the fun, freedom, and frequent challenges Mods faced. The interviews capture the essence of a time when music, fashion, and personal expression flourished against a backdrop of social upheaval, making it a nostalgic journey for listeners interested in the era.