
Gary and Jason perform an acoustic rehearsal of their future hit, framing the retrospective narrative of the band's journey.
Archival footage of the band's introduction to the world stage as a "best group" contender.
Gary identifies this specific synth-pop sound as the catalyst for his obsession with the charts and appearing on Top of the Pops.
Gary demonstrates the simplicity of his early songwriting process, restricting himself to four specific chords to create a potential chart-topper.
Nigel plays this music video for Gary to define the visual and commercial blueprint he intends to emulate with the new group.
The group's practice montage begins, showing Jason, Howard, Robbie, and Mark integrating their dance skills into the band's early repertoire.
Mark reveals Nigel remortgaged his house to fund the group's first raunchy, impression-making single and video.
Faceless music montage.
Gary highlights this song as another example of hits where the audience knew the tune but lacked a connection to the artist.
Mark reveals Nigel remortgaged his house to fund the group's first raunchy, impression-making single and video
This second unsuccessful release increases the pressure on Gary to deliver a hit, leading him to worry about being dropped.
Nigel insists on a cover version as a "passport" to success, much to the initial chagrin of Gary, who wanted to write his own hit.
Robbie steps forward as lead vocalist for this record-breaking single, which saw the band match a feat not seen since The Beatles.
Their biggest global hit, reaching number one in 31 countries. Mark reflects that this pinnacle was also "the beginning of the end."
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Gary reflects on the group's weariness and the inevitable desire to escape the restrictive world Nigel created.
Robbie performs his breakout hit, which Gary admits made Robbie "untouchable" and fundamentally shifted the competitive balance between the former bandmates.
An instrumental version plays during a Brit Awards segment where Robbie publicly mocks Gary, highlighting the "excruciating" negativity and personal attacks of the late '90s.
Mark and Robbie reunite on stage at Knebworth to perform this solo track, signifying a rare moment of connection amidst the band's fractured history.
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oward and Gary describe the "mental" and "magic" feeling of being in full control.
Gary uses this song to describe Robbie's eccentric "costume" and isolated state in LA, comparing his look to the 1970s heartthrob Demis Roussos.
Robbie watches from the wings, feeling inspired to rejoin the fold. The performance captures a "perfect moment" of unity before the stadium crowd.
Mark identifies this as the band's "backbone" song. It serves as a definitive anthem reflecting every high, low, and departure the group has endured.