Sorry I didn't introduce myself on Friday. As I said earlier I had to dash to a mates gig that started at 8pm. Also, yesterday I was laid up in bed with a soaring temperature and had to miss the Brixton showing (must have been the come down from Friday!). May go to the Thursday showing at NFT 1 this week - is anyone else likely to be there ?

Just talking to somebody who saw White Stripes in Glasgow last night.He says they're great and I got tempted but then find out theres only 2 in the band(possibly husband and wife?).Anybody know anything?

Just a note to mention Saturday night. First the film is so much better on a big screen and the longer version is far better than the shortened TV version. The songs came blasting out of the speakers with some of the power and intensity of a live gig. Hooley was very funny and loved it. Interesting insights - the pure balls needed to stand against the small town mentality and the pure talent that translated so brilliantly into the songs. And it's the songs that I've always loved about the band, top tune after top tune. Beautiful Music from an Ugly Place.

Is that NK c.f ginger babe - AIIK - how come I get stick for intials when youff culture talks in them

CLiffy - husband and wife or brother and sister - know body knows ...

Maybe coz we're not yoof culture CMoS?

Apart from Dave Richings that is ;-))

Nice pics CMos.How do you manage to make it look as if I've just sold something to Henry and I'm trying to find some change? Also, is that really Dave R or a Madamme Tassauds version?

That isn't Pete the Lurker in the background it's that bloke wearing the Fulham scarf.

That bloke in the film who said 'beautiful music from an ugly place'.I actually walked past him when I was going to the bookies in Derry, but I didn't realise who he was.Whats his name? He said some really good things, really put it across well.He can have a free sandwich in Southend any time.

I thought Feargal was a bit smug with his comments about playing in Germany in front of 100,000 singing 'Teenage Kicks'.This age thing is a problem for some,I really dont know why.I much prefer Billy's view on things which, in a nutshell, seems to be: Don't over analyse it...just do it! If people are enjoying themselves then whats the problem? Nothing worse than looking back when you're 75 and saying 'if only...'

I see that Undertones bra has gone from the ebay auction site.Did anybody else notice George had a fuller figure yesterday?

Apparently there's a gig at Dolan's warehouse on Friday 21st December (see address above). Cliff, yes that really is me! Truly bloody hideous - this is what happens when you defect from Essex.

Well spotted Dave, we heard rumours of other gigs in Ireland.The Nerve Centre was also confirmed yesterday on Dec 28th and there are secret talks of a 'New Years Eve Special' at the 'Coffee House' in Southend.I'll keep you posted on that one ;-))

George- I beat you home I got in at 11.45pm! Quite the best day for ages, film was class,the boys were (are) brilliant but still so understated! It was great to laugh (in all the wrong places) and mint to meet up with George, Cliff Lindsay et Al- and a famous person at the bar!! Can't wait til Dublin.

Oh and George thanks for the tapes!

The best thing was your film let the boys speak, and pause and get things across (especially John) and I liked the way you showed WHOLE clips (like Get Over you and True Confessions) rather than the way they do things on telly ie 1000 cuts and clips which last 5 seconds and have talking over the top totally ruining it. (If you know what I mean) It was good to hear the band speak for themselves in other words!!

Damian says in the film it has taken the band over 20 years to realise how brilliant they were. Hopefully they are not going to make the same mistake second time around. They were and still are brilliant. I doubt if I will be able to pogo as well in 20 years time as I still can now, so the extra two concerts are great. I doubt if I can attend either, but hopefully there will be other opportunities.

Sounds like a good time was had by one and all. Better than Harry Potter anyway ! I did manage to stay awake which is unusual for me when I take the kids to the cinema. And when the guy behind me started snoring and my wife and kids looked at me expecting me to be out of it but finding me surprisingly wide awake I thought it can't be that bad a film. Getting sent out to get everyone a drink with half an hour of the film to go isn't good though - took 15 minutes and when I got back I'd missed the best bits apparently. If anyone else is going - take a drink with you - it's a long one.

Steve - also just ordered my ticket for tomorrow. Probably can't get there for the start - fancy meeting somewhere beforehand ? Are you taking a lobster so I can recognise you ? Email attached is work one so drop me a line and perhaps we can arrange something.

Great day out yesterday - nice to meet old (not in the wrinkly sense!) and new faces and DAMIAN!!! (sorry Rick! get well soon anyway - we did wonder where you'd got to). VINNY you can be mighty proud of your masterpiece. What else can I say - FANTASTIC.

I've just watched the shorter version and entirely agree with Arthur. Generally it just didn't flow like the film yesterday. Full songs replaced by snippets and whole bits like the TPE coverage missed out. At least we still got Paul doing his Jimmy Saville impression - brilliant! I want to see the whole version again (and again) - it perfectly captured the mood of the times and the way within that the band and the songwriting developed. Seeing the film on the big screen added that extra dimension to the content - no wonder people were crying! PS. Cliff, that guy's name was Anthony Cassidy and Henry, we'll expect a full demonstration of your breakdancing skills in Cork (after a few beers of course). Got my tickets today - well excited.

This may have been listed before, an interesting read

Thanks Lindsay for the comments. I agree about the TV version, especially as we had to cut the long first and trim to to 39mins exactly for a BBC transmission. It's still a good programme however!!

The show in Dolans is on the 21st - that'll 3 days running what will wifey say

hello you lot great news about the new gigs so can anyone from over the water make it over for the 28 dec gig glad you all enjoy film ps lee can you e mail your address as i need it to send somethings over to you jon can you do the same ok arthur are they in belfast on the 29 dec or not vinny can you let me know if you can tape me a copy of the classical sound tracks on the tones film ok

In that article Vinny mentions below, MB says 'I don't want to be too precious about it as well, because after all - it was only a band. It's not as if we were pioneering heart surgeons.' hmmm, what will he say next....footballs only a game?

HMMMmm Dolans on the 21st- could be possible- how far is it from Dublin??Anyone else game for a laugh?

great to read the stories about the film, cant wait to see it in January in Rotterdam. I am so enjoying the TV Version right now and according to your words(who 've seen the film) that is only the foreplay!!!

Do you mean coz it's 'chic' or coz its in Southend-On-Sea? It's not really chic though, we do a pot of tea and a cake for £1, now thats not bad is it?

Any of you from Derry know who Johnny Quiggly is?