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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021)

Directed by Richard Shaw

Overview

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.

Length 60 minutes

Actors

Ewan MacColl | Peggy Seeger | Billy Bragg | Christopher Eccleston | Sophie Parkes | Calum MacColl | Barbara Dickson | Martin Purdy | David Toft | Murray Melvin | Nicola Kearey | Ian Carter