In addition to the UK premier of the A&E concert from New York on Five on New Years Eve, the digital channel BBC4 are repeating an edited version of the legendary Rod Stewart documentary ‘Rod The Mod Has Come Of Age’ originally screened on September 26 1976. This edited version was first broadcast on July 23 1978.
The documentary will be broadcast on Thursday January 2 at 10.30pm. The BBC issued the press release below, note the reference to ‘Maggie May’ may not be correct:
ROD THE MOD
“An intimate journey with Rod Stewart in 1976. BBC cameras followed Rod Stewart, at his rock superstar peak, during a visit to Europe with girlfriend Britt Ekland and while rehearsing with his new band in LA before recording A Night on the Town.
The fly-on-the-wall footage with the domineering Britt and the cheeky Rod is documentary filmmaking at its best – and highly amusing. We follow the couple as they travel to Capital Radio where Rod is being interviewed, to a photo shoot outside the Houses of Parliament and relaxing in their suite at The Savoy.
Rod’s passion for football is also evident as he plays and supports his team.
The film finishes with Rod playing with his new band and a performance of the now-classic Maggie May.”
* Rod will also feature on a repeat showing of Party at the Palace performing ‘Handbags and Gladrags’ (New Years Eve, 9:15pm, BBC1)