Shang-a-Lang (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1975, Shang-a-Lang is a notable series.
What it’s about. Shang-a-Lang was a children's pop music TV series starring the Scottish band, the Bay City Rollers. It was produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network and ran for one 20-week series in 1975. It featured the band in a number of comedy sketches and performing their songs to a live studio audience made up of their teenage fans. This resulted in chaotic scenes at times as some members of the audience attempted to run onto the studio floor to meet their heroes, resulting in security officers having to forcibly restain or even eject them from the studio. The show's theme song "Shang-a-Lang", was a hit single for the group, peaking at number 2 in 1974 in the UK.
Who’s in it. Shang-a-Lang stars Eric Faulkner, Alan Longmuir, Derek Longmuir and Les McKeown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shang-a-Lang sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shang-a-Lang page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shang-a-Lang (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shang-a-Lang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shang-a-Lang worth watching?
- Shang-a-Lang holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shang-a-Lang?
- Shang-a-Lang stars Eric Faulkner, Alan Longmuir, Derek Longmuir, Les McKeown and Stuart Wood.
- When was Shang-a-Lang released?
- Shang-a-Lang was released in 1975.