8. My Way

The Rise and Fall of ... vor 11 Monaten

A tragic chapter for punk’s most iconic band.

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In the wake of their final show, the Sex Pistols split, torn
apart by addiction, betrayal, and manipulation. John Lydon
returned to London, disgusted. Steve Jones and Paul Cook escaped
to Rio to record with fugitive Ronnie Biggs. And Sid Vicious,
already spiraling, began his final descent in New York.

This is the tragic coda to punk’s most dangerous band. From the
Chelsea Hotel to Rikers Island, from a heroin-induced coma to an
infamous murder charge.

The Rise and Fall of Sex Pistols ends here, in blood and
handcuffs, and headlines. In this final episode, Gina Birch and
Steve Lamacq reflect on the cultural earthquake the Pistols
triggered, the lives they changed, and the price they paid.

Featuring archive interviews from: Nancy Spungen, Johnny Rotten,
Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Malcolm McLaren and Sid Vicious alongside
a new interview with Jah Wobble, childhood friend of Vicious and
Lydon.

Presented by Gina Birch and Steve Lamacq Written by Philip Smith,
with additional writing by Steve Lamacq Produced by Angela Davies
and Philip Smith Editor for BBC Audio Helen Hobday Assistant
Producer for BBC Nariece Sanderson Commissioner for BBC Music
Will Wilkin

A BBC Audio Production

The producers wish to thank all the contributors and archive
interviewers and interviewees.