Girlbands Forever will air tonight on the BBC, offering a unique insight into the highs and lows of life in an iconic 90s girlband. The documentary features Kéllé Bryan, Melanie Blatt, Sara Cox, Nicki Chapman, and Ron Tom, sharing their personal experiences of fame, fortune, and the darker side of the industry.
From the Spice Girls' unparalleled commercial success to the struggles of Eternal and All Saints, who refused to compromise their artistic vision in pursuit of mainstream stardom. Kéllé Bryan recalls how her diet was tightly controlled by her management team, while Melanie Blatt reveals a disturbing incident where her manager advised her and Nicole Appleton to "abort our babies."
Sara Cox, Nicki Chapman, and Ron Tom also contribute to the documentary, sharing their own stories of struggles with fame and the pressures of maintaining a career in an industry often marked by cutthroat competitiveness. Girlbands Forever is a must-watch for anyone interested in the world of 90s pop music.
In other TV news tonight, Horse of the Year Show 2025 airs on Channel 4 at 5:25pm. The event celebrating equestrian excellence takes place at the NEC in Birmingham. Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One with a Halloween-themed tango and an American smooth to Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Later tonight, Romesh Ranganathan hosts Parents' Evening on ITV1 at 9:20pm. The comedy gameshow features celebrity parent/child duos, including Adrian Dunbar and Jo Brand.
For film enthusiasts, One Fine Morning airs on BBC Two at 12:50am. The drama follows Sandra, a widowed translator who starts an affair with a married man while dealing with her father's neurodegenerative disease.
International rugby fans can catch England v Australia, Scotland v USA, and Ireland v New Zealand on various TV channels. Football enthusiasts can look forward to Premier League matches between Tottenham and Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa, as well as the FA Cup tie between Brackley Town and Notts County.
From the Spice Girls' unparalleled commercial success to the struggles of Eternal and All Saints, who refused to compromise their artistic vision in pursuit of mainstream stardom. Kéllé Bryan recalls how her diet was tightly controlled by her management team, while Melanie Blatt reveals a disturbing incident where her manager advised her and Nicole Appleton to "abort our babies."
Sara Cox, Nicki Chapman, and Ron Tom also contribute to the documentary, sharing their own stories of struggles with fame and the pressures of maintaining a career in an industry often marked by cutthroat competitiveness. Girlbands Forever is a must-watch for anyone interested in the world of 90s pop music.
In other TV news tonight, Horse of the Year Show 2025 airs on Channel 4 at 5:25pm. The event celebrating equestrian excellence takes place at the NEC in Birmingham. Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One with a Halloween-themed tango and an American smooth to Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Later tonight, Romesh Ranganathan hosts Parents' Evening on ITV1 at 9:20pm. The comedy gameshow features celebrity parent/child duos, including Adrian Dunbar and Jo Brand.
For film enthusiasts, One Fine Morning airs on BBC Two at 12:50am. The drama follows Sandra, a widowed translator who starts an affair with a married man while dealing with her father's neurodegenerative disease.
International rugby fans can catch England v Australia, Scotland v USA, and Ireland v New Zealand on various TV channels. Football enthusiasts can look forward to Premier League matches between Tottenham and Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa, as well as the FA Cup tie between Brackley Town and Notts County.
The documentary Girlbands Forever is like a microcosm of the 90s music industry - all about the highs and lows of fame, fortune, and the corporate machine 
. I mean, who can forget the struggles of Eternal and All Saints, refusing to compromise their artistic vision just to fit into the mainstream mold? It's like they're saying, 'We value our integrity over commercial success' 
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. I'm reminded of the current debate around artists' rights in the music streaming era - do we value artistry or do we value clicks and plays? 
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. I mean, sure, it's gonna be a must-watch for anyone into that era of pop music, but let's be real, most of these girlbands were more about the drama than the actual music.
. Just don't say I didn't warn you when you're stuck watching 90s reruns all day long.
they were like the original squad goals! It's wild to think about how much pressure they faced from their management teams to conform to certain standards of beauty and behavior 
. I mean, can you imagine being told to "abort your babies" on live camera? That's some dark stuff 
. But at the same time, it's great that we're finally getting to see their stories told in a documentary. It's gonna be so interesting to see how they all vibe out about their experiences 
I've been waiting for ages to see what Kéllé Bryan & Melanie Blatt have to say about their time in the industry, esp that disturbing incident with Nicole Appleton 
and Sara Cox's struggles with fame are literally so relatable to me too 
. I'm planning on recording it and re-watching it like 5 times over 
i've always wondered about the Spice Girls' dynamics, so hopefully this doc will give us some juicy insights 
. also can we talk about how much i love Bonnie Tyler's music for Strictly Come Dancing? totally eclipse of the heart is my jam 
. Like, he just kept going and going until he got to this one branch that looked super shaky... I swear, it was like he was saying "I'm gonna make it!" And then, his paw slipped and he fell off 