The Pogues were the most dangerous band in Britain and Ireland - the Quietus says in a review of the new documentary about the Irish punk band's frontman. 'Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan' tells the singer's story with the help of IRA's Gerry Adams, and goes into two directions - "it reminds the viewer what incredible talent MacGowan had during the 1980s, and also just how dangerous he was considered by the establishment".

It was not written that three, or any other number of kings visited them, or that stars flew over their heads when they were born, but they did indeed become stars later on. It's their music, not being born on December 25, that made them famous - Shane MacGowan, singer-songwriter of The Pogues, Annie Lennox […]

“The word was used by the character because it fitted with the way she would speak and with her character... Her dialogue is as accurate as I could make it but she is not intended to offend! She is just supposed to be an authentic character and not all characters in songs and stories are […]