Plot Summary

London Weekend Television presents presents a Pete Townshend documentary featuring his October 1985 South Bank Show, along with his promotion of the White City album. This documentary also features a demonstration by Pete of how he records at home (That's Alright Mamma and After The Fire). Also seen is PT rehearsing with Dire Straits and his own band Deep End featuring Dave Gilmour. Interviews by Melvyn Bragg. 1. Introduction - Interview 2. History - PT timeline with reference to The Who 3. White City - Location interview 4. Horse's Neck - PT reads extracts from his book 5. Rock Is Dead - Interview 6. Demos - That's Alright Mamma & After The Fire 7. Establishment - Interview 8. The Office - PT at Faber and Faber publishers 9. Dire Straits - Rehearsing "Going Home" at Wembley Arena 10. Faber And Faber - Presentation to publishers 11. White City - PT video diaries 12. Give Blood - Rehearsal performance with Deep End (Dave Gilmour on guitar)