A final taste of Spice
GIRL Power stormed the zeitgeist and the Spice Girls became the biggest-selling girl group of all time.
Their achievement was incredible. “When we started out, we were told female pop groups do not sell magazine covers. We had to break down a lot of barriers,” said Geri.
As this fascinating documentary series concludes, it’s the beginning of the 21st century and the band members have gone solo.
While they once had strength in numbers, now they are learning how tough it can be in the spotlight on your own.
Initially Victoria was the only one who didn’t launch a solo career – but she did move seamlessly from Brand Spice to Brand Beckham, and this episode follows her relationship with David as they went on to marry and have kids. They came under further scrutiny in 2004 when Rebecca Loos claimed she’d had an affair with the superstar footballer. Claims the couple publicly denounced
Meanwhile, Mel B moves to LA as a single mum and later battles with mental health struggles, while Geri, Emma and Mel C were all promoting new music but all were craving that sense of family they were missing.
After years apart, the Spice Girls come together for two spectacular reunions. “It feels like getting divorced and falling in love with your ex husband again,” said Geri after the first reunion.
Their final tour happens without Victoria and against the backdrop of #MeToo.
With their original fanbase all grown up by now, the episode concludes by exploring the group’s lasting legacy.