Britney
Britney Spears was one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. This is the story of how, defined by imagery, she fought for control over her music, her life and her image.
Britney Spears was one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. She grew up in the limelight, and like so many music stars, she was defined by imagery. But she was also the subject of extraordinary exploitation and control.
Years of personal and professional turmoil would play out in the frenzied glare of the media spotlight: breakups, breakdowns and familial fall outs. From the over-sexualisation of a child performer to the very public struggles with her mental health, this is the story of a manufactured child star fighting for control over her music, her life and her image.
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- Thu 11 Jun 2026 21:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Thu 11 Jun 2026 23:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 17 Jun 2026 23:30
- Wed 8 Jul 2026 03:00
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