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Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Stephen William Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is heavily centred on bringing about change and involving the younger generation in activist causes.

Known for

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
2024 • Self (archive footage)
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
2021 • Self
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?
2021 • Self
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
2020 • Self
Beyond Barricades
Beyond Barricades
2020 • Himself
A World Without Beethoven?
A World Without Beethoven?
2020 • Self
The Big Meeting
The Big Meeting
2019 • Self
Woody Guthrie: Three Chords and the Truth
Woody Guthrie: Three Chords and the Truth
2019 • Himself

Full filmography

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
2024 • Self (archive footage)
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Urban Hymn
Urban Hymn
2015 • Himself
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A Curious Life
A Curious Life
2014 • Self (voice)
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Strummerville
Strummerville
Unknown year • Self
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Billy Bragg – Biography, Known For & Filmography