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

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.

Release: 2021-11-27
Runtime: 60 min
Cast
Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl
Self (archive footage)
Peggy Seeger
Peggy Seeger
Self
Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg
Self
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Self
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Sophie Parkes
Self
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Calum MacColl
Self
Barbara Dickson
Barbara Dickson
Self
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Martin Purdy
Self
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David Toft
Self
Murray Melvin
Murray Melvin
Self
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Nicola Kearey
Self
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Ian Carter
Self