Marc – (September 28, 1977) – ITV Television Series Show 6

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Marc was a British pop‑music television series presented by Marc Bolan and produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network.

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Broadcast Date: September 28, 1977

The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The programme is particularly remembered for featuring David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" and the celebrated Bowie and Bolan jam session that concluded the show.

SHOW CONTENTS

1. Show Credits

2. "Debora" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

3. "Your Generation" – Generation X

4. "I'm a Fighter" – Lip Service

5. Heart Throb's Dance Segment – "Ain't It Strange"

6. "Groove A Little" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

7. "Ride A White Swan" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

8. Heart Throb's Dance Segment – "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" – Gonzalez

9. "Do Anything You Want to Do" – Eddie and the Hot Rods

10. "Heroes" – David Bowie

11. Instrumental Jam – "Sleeping Next To You" featuring David Bowie, Marc Bolan and T. Rex

HIGHLIGHTS

The programme brought together artists from across the contemporary rock and punk scenes, including Generation X and Eddie and the Hot Rods, reflecting the changing musical landscape of 1977. Marc Bolan's performances of "Debora", "Groove A Little" and the classic "Ride A White Swan" provided a link between the glam-rock era and the emerging generation of artists appearing on the series.

David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" remains one of the most notable moments from the programme, while the closing instrumental jam with Bowie, Bolan and T. Rex has become one of the most discussed performances associated with the series.

SIGNIFICANCE

As the final broadcast of Marc, Show 6 occupies a unique place in British television and rock history.

The combination of Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Generation X and Eddie and the Hot Rods captured several generations of contemporary music on a single programme and helped cement the series' reputation as one of the most important music television productions of 1977.

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