The second episode of Marc, broadcast on 30/31 August 1977, continued Marc Bolan’s six‑part ITV music series produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson. Granada TV had carved out a niche producing tea‑time pop shows such as Get It Together, The Arrows, and Bay City Rollers, and now gave Bolan the opportunity to create a programme in his own image. The concept originated with Johnny Hamp, who, along with Young, had known Bolan since the 1960s. They saw him as t

The August 1, 1977 edition carries a Sun exclusive by Tim Ewbank announcing that Marc Bolan is being given his own television series which will feature punk and new-wave bands. Publication: The Sun Date: August 1, 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article reports that pop idol Marc Bolan is to host a six-part television series called Marc, starting at the end of the month. Bolan plans to introduce genuinely talented new-wave bands and says people have been clamouring for him t