Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

Documentary, Music · 1984

A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.

Starring

Oliver Stapleton, John Cooper Clarke, Linton Kwesi Johnson, John Mister, Hilary Mason, Elizabeth Taylor-Mead, Andy de la Tour, Rodney Wilson, Donna Grey, Sally Cranfield

Director

Nick May