The Mail on Sunday

2-Tone: The Sound Of Coventry BBC2, 10.45pm

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In 1979, Jerry Dammers, then the keyboard player with The Specials, founded 2-Tone, an independen­t record label. Although it lasted just seven years, it remains influentia­l. Pauline Black (right) and Neol Davies of The Selecter discuss its impact on their careers. The Specials’ ex-manager Pete Waterman and director Gurinder Chadha, who’s a fan of the music, also offer their views.

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