Harvey and Davie had previously been members of the progressive rock/folkband, Gryphon. Aitken had been a member of Precious Little. They recorded "Little Girl" in an attempt to take advantage of the popularity of punk rock, or in Aitken's words to "work a scam to do this punk thing". The line-up changed in the first few months with Tommy Steal (real name Jimmy Hughes) replacing Davie on bass and Ben Dover (Ben Grove) replacing Harvey on guitar. This line-up recorded the second single "Him or Me" with "You Dirty Rat" on the B-side. For their Top of the Pops performance of "Little Girl" in December 1977, Sordid, Fresh and Steal were joined by Sugar Kane (real name David Owen Smith) on 12 string guitar.
The Banned are a fictional band in the BBCsoap operaEastEnders. The storyline first aired in 1986 and although it was considered to be a failure on-screen, it nevertheless became a successful part of the serial's extensive merchandising industry that year, as it spawned two Hit singles in the UK Music Charts.
Storyline development and impact
In 1986, the creators of EastEnders, scriptwriter Tony Holland and producer Julia Smith, decided to tackle "an important and complicated story about the ups and downs of a pop group." The idea was considered to be an "interesting and major undertaking" in the serial. It featured the majority of teenage characters in the soap at the time. Prominent characters such as Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) and Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford), were joined by several new characters, introduced especially for the storyline, including "lefty-student stereotype" Harry Reynolds (Gareth Potter). Actors such as Paul Medford, Letitia Dean and Nick Berry were musically trained, having attended London stage schools. They were chosen as the group's singers, and renamed themselves "The Banned" after their first gig got them kicked out of The Queen Victoriapublic house.
EastEnders - Wicksy gets revenge on The Banned (Sept - Oct 1986)
The first of 5 videos I'm releasing to thank you guys for 20k subscribers! I asked you to comment and vote and @Sarah Footwells' comment was one of the most-voted ones. She asked to see any scenes from the 80s, so I decided to upload this little compilation. I hope you enjoy- it includes a surprising amount of fights!
Originally aired between 11/09/86 and 23/10/86.
I do not own the contents of this video and am not making any profit.
published: 24 Aug 2019
EastEnders - Simon Vs Harry and The Banned (21/10/1986)
published: 20 Apr 2021
EastEnders - Something Outta Nothing (21/10/1986)
published: 20 Apr 2021
Letitia Dean & Paul Medford - Something Outa Nothing (promo video)
Very rare official video shown as part of a promotional appearance on the BBC's Saturday Superstore, 22 November 1986.
Along with Nick Berry's No.1 hit, "Every Loser Wins", the song was written for an EastEnders plot in which the younger residents of Albert Square entered a competition for young musicians. It reached No.12 in the UK charts on 8 November 1986, but by the time of their Saturday Superstore appearance it was already dropping back down the charts.
The fictional group were called "The Banned"' and consisted of: Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on vocals; Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford) on backing vocals; Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) on drums; Eddie Hunter (Simon Henderson) on guitar; Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) on keyboards. Simon's song, "Every Loser Wins", was preferred by the band,...
published: 15 Nov 2014
Ian Beale talks about The Banned 80s pop group Eastenders Mar 2012
He recalls his band as new romantic in style. Dot Cotton thought it was more like caterwalling.
80s celebration in Heather's honour.
published: 14 Aug 2024
EastEnders - Ian has a break down after listening to Cindy and David's affair (16/9/1996)
published: 08 Mar 2021
Eastenders the banned episode
Just a funny little Eastenders video I did. For entertainment purposes and not to be taken seriously.
published: 30 Oct 2013
EastEnders - Phil Bans Louise From Attending Hunter's Funeral (20th Of September 2019) Part.1/3
published: 20 Sep 2020
Mark's HIV+ Announcement | Part 2 | EastEnders
Part 2 of 2. A defiant Mark Fowler drinks in the Queen Vic despite being barred as Peggy's hate campaign against him reaches its climax. Facing a barrage of abuse from Peggy, Mark emotionally reveals that he is HIV positive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2NKkb2U
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Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! Following the residents of Albert Square as their lives intertwine with drama and tears. First broadcasted in 1985, EastEnders continues to be one of the UK's most watched programmes as well as the nation's favourite soap. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the storylines on the show please visit this link for more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/DHjNLq6BdH5wV1p5bJ...
published: 10 Feb 2011
Eastenders: abi funeral drama revealed – as max is banned from the service
Eastenders: abi funeral drama revealed – as max is banned from the service
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The first of 5 videos I'm releasing to thank you guys for 20k subscribers! I asked you to comment and vote and @Sarah Footwells' comment was one of the most-vot...
The first of 5 videos I'm releasing to thank you guys for 20k subscribers! I asked you to comment and vote and @Sarah Footwells' comment was one of the most-voted ones. She asked to see any scenes from the 80s, so I decided to upload this little compilation. I hope you enjoy- it includes a surprising amount of fights!
Originally aired between 11/09/86 and 23/10/86.
I do not own the contents of this video and am not making any profit.
The first of 5 videos I'm releasing to thank you guys for 20k subscribers! I asked you to comment and vote and @Sarah Footwells' comment was one of the most-voted ones. She asked to see any scenes from the 80s, so I decided to upload this little compilation. I hope you enjoy- it includes a surprising amount of fights!
Originally aired between 11/09/86 and 23/10/86.
I do not own the contents of this video and am not making any profit.
Very rare official video shown as part of a promotional appearance on the BBC's Saturday Superstore, 22 November 1986.
Along with Nick Berry's No.1 hit, "Every...
Very rare official video shown as part of a promotional appearance on the BBC's Saturday Superstore, 22 November 1986.
Along with Nick Berry's No.1 hit, "Every Loser Wins", the song was written for an EastEnders plot in which the younger residents of Albert Square entered a competition for young musicians. It reached No.12 in the UK charts on 8 November 1986, but by the time of their Saturday Superstore appearance it was already dropping back down the charts.
The fictional group were called "The Banned"' and consisted of: Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on vocals; Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford) on backing vocals; Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) on drums; Eddie Hunter (Simon Henderson) on guitar; Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) on keyboards. Simon's song, "Every Loser Wins", was preferred by the band, but as manager Harry Reynolds (Gareth Potter) owned all the instruments and equipment, they were forced to pick his song, "Something Outa Nothing", for the contest instead, prompting Wicksy to leave the group and enter "Every Loser Wins" alone
In real life, only two members of the cast — Dean and Medford — actually performed on the song, hence the single being credited in their names only.
Very rare official video shown as part of a promotional appearance on the BBC's Saturday Superstore, 22 November 1986.
Along with Nick Berry's No.1 hit, "Every Loser Wins", the song was written for an EastEnders plot in which the younger residents of Albert Square entered a competition for young musicians. It reached No.12 in the UK charts on 8 November 1986, but by the time of their Saturday Superstore appearance it was already dropping back down the charts.
The fictional group were called "The Banned"' and consisted of: Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on vocals; Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford) on backing vocals; Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) on drums; Eddie Hunter (Simon Henderson) on guitar; Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) on keyboards. Simon's song, "Every Loser Wins", was preferred by the band, but as manager Harry Reynolds (Gareth Potter) owned all the instruments and equipment, they were forced to pick his song, "Something Outa Nothing", for the contest instead, prompting Wicksy to leave the group and enter "Every Loser Wins" alone
In real life, only two members of the cast — Dean and Medford — actually performed on the song, hence the single being credited in their names only.
Part 2 of 2. A defiant Mark Fowler drinks in the Queen Vic despite being barred as Peggy's hate campaign against him reaches its climax. Facing a barrage of abu...
Part 2 of 2. A defiant Mark Fowler drinks in the Queen Vic despite being barred as Peggy's hate campaign against him reaches its climax. Facing a barrage of abuse from Peggy, Mark emotionally reveals that he is HIV positive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2NKkb2U
WATCH MORE:
Stacey Moments: http://bit.ly/2uuizSb
The Mitchells: http://bit.ly/2ufNnqu
Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! Following the residents of Albert Square as their lives intertwine with drama and tears. First broadcasted in 1985, EastEnders continues to be one of the UK's most watched programmes as well as the nation's favourite soap. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the storylines on the show please visit this link for more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/DHjNLq6BdH5wV1p5bJ2ch9/information-and-support
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Part 2 of 2. A defiant Mark Fowler drinks in the Queen Vic despite being barred as Peggy's hate campaign against him reaches its climax. Facing a barrage of abuse from Peggy, Mark emotionally reveals that he is HIV positive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2NKkb2U
WATCH MORE:
Stacey Moments: http://bit.ly/2uuizSb
The Mitchells: http://bit.ly/2ufNnqu
Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! Following the residents of Albert Square as their lives intertwine with drama and tears. First broadcasted in 1985, EastEnders continues to be one of the UK's most watched programmes as well as the nation's favourite soap. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the storylines on the show please visit this link for more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/DHjNLq6BdH5wV1p5bJ2ch9/information-and-support
This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/
The first of 5 videos I'm releasing to thank you guys for 20k subscribers! I asked you to comment and vote and @Sarah Footwells' comment was one of the most-voted ones. She asked to see any scenes from the 80s, so I decided to upload this little compilation. I hope you enjoy- it includes a surprising amount of fights!
Originally aired between 11/09/86 and 23/10/86.
I do not own the contents of this video and am not making any profit.
Very rare official video shown as part of a promotional appearance on the BBC's Saturday Superstore, 22 November 1986.
Along with Nick Berry's No.1 hit, "Every Loser Wins", the song was written for an EastEnders plot in which the younger residents of Albert Square entered a competition for young musicians. It reached No.12 in the UK charts on 8 November 1986, but by the time of their Saturday Superstore appearance it was already dropping back down the charts.
The fictional group were called "The Banned"' and consisted of: Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on vocals; Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford) on backing vocals; Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) on drums; Eddie Hunter (Simon Henderson) on guitar; Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) on keyboards. Simon's song, "Every Loser Wins", was preferred by the band, but as manager Harry Reynolds (Gareth Potter) owned all the instruments and equipment, they were forced to pick his song, "Something Outa Nothing", for the contest instead, prompting Wicksy to leave the group and enter "Every Loser Wins" alone
In real life, only two members of the cast — Dean and Medford — actually performed on the song, hence the single being credited in their names only.
Part 2 of 2. A defiant Mark Fowler drinks in the Queen Vic despite being barred as Peggy's hate campaign against him reaches its climax. Facing a barrage of abuse from Peggy, Mark emotionally reveals that he is HIV positive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2NKkb2U
WATCH MORE:
Stacey Moments: http://bit.ly/2uuizSb
The Mitchells: http://bit.ly/2ufNnqu
Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! Following the residents of Albert Square as their lives intertwine with drama and tears. First broadcasted in 1985, EastEnders continues to be one of the UK's most watched programmes as well as the nation's favourite soap. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the storylines on the show please visit this link for more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/DHjNLq6BdH5wV1p5bJ2ch9/information-and-support
This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/
Harvey and Davie had previously been members of the progressive rock/folkband, Gryphon. Aitken had been a member of Precious Little. They recorded "Little Girl" in an attempt to take advantage of the popularity of punk rock, or in Aitken's words to "work a scam to do this punk thing". The line-up changed in the first few months with Tommy Steal (real name Jimmy Hughes) replacing Davie on bass and Ben Dover (Ben Grove) replacing Harvey on guitar. This line-up recorded the second single "Him or Me" with "You Dirty Rat" on the B-side. For their Top of the Pops performance of "Little Girl" in December 1977, Sordid, Fresh and Steal were joined by Sugar Kane (real name David Owen Smith) on 12 string guitar.
That cry was a bellowing cry Up came the sails and down went the sigh That cry was a deafening cry A note unbroken by the lay or lie Out to the east and out to the west Cried out more until they cried out less That cry was a bellowing cry That sound was an ocean of sound A liquid salt over water and ground That sound was a tide of sound The washed up mud on a burial mound Out to the north and out to the south Words are like pearls from a gilded mouth That sound was an ocean of sound So raise up your voice and shout Shout til the crying is out Raise up your voice and shout Shout til the devil is out People cry and people sing These are the words we tell These are the words we bring That shout was the flame of a shout The burnt up ashes in the dust of a drought That shout was a fireball shout The blackened trace from the battle and rout Out to the east and out to the west Cried out more until they cried out less That shout was the flame of a shout That wail was a piercing wail The cold dry snap of descending hail That wail was the peak of a wail The very last step on an endless trail Out to the north and out to the south Words are like pearls from a gilded mouth That wail was a piercing wail So raise up your voice and shout Shout til the crying is out Raise up your voice and shout Shout til the devil is out People cry and people sing These are the words we tell