Posted May 24, 200718 yr C4 to broadcast East 17 reunion documentary 24 May 2007 - 11:48:48 Source: Music Week Channel 4 is to air a documentary showing boyband East 17's failed attempt at a comeback in the wake of Take That's success. While East 17 were attempting to follow Take That down the comeback trail last year, a camera crew was following their every move and the results of that now failed attempt, the results of which - a documentary entitled East 17 – The Reunion - air on Channel 4 at 10pm, on Tuesday, May 29. East 17 – The Reunion follows the band as they launch their second attempt at fame, whilse telling the story of their rise and fall. The programme features access into the band’s personal lives including interviews with each member and their families, as well as ex-manager Tom Watkins. At the height of their success, the east London group gained success as an anecdote to clean-cut rivals Take That, scoring 20 top ten hits, four top 10 albums and 40m record sales.
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