Creation Stories

One man created a soundtrack that defined a generation.

The true story of the rise and fall of Creation Records and its infamous founder Alan McGee; the man responsible for supplying the “Brit Pop” soundtrack to the ‘90s, a decade of cultural renaissance known as Cool Britannia. From humble beginnings to Downing Street soirées, from dodging bailiffs to releasing multi-platinum albums, Creation had it all. Breakdowns, bankruptcy, fights and friendships… and not forgetting the music. Featuring some of the greatest records you have ever heard, we follow Alan through a drug-fuelled haze of music and mayhem, as his rock’n’roll dream brings the world Oasis, Primal Scream, and other generation-defining bands.

Ewen Bremner

(Alan McGee)

Suki Waterhouse

(Gemma)

Richard Jobson

(John McGee)

Seána Kerslake

(Yvonne)

Leo Flanagan

(Young Alan)

Charlie Murphy

(Kate Holmes)

Jason Flemyng

(King Tuts Promoter)

Jason Isaacs

(Ralph)

Thomas Turgoose

(Dick Green)

Michael Socha

(Joe Foster)

Mel Raido

(Ed Ball)

Paul Kaye

(Mitch)

Joseph Millson

(Peter Mandelson)

Ade

(Hercules)

Steven Berkoff

(Aleister Crowley)

Kirsty Mitchell

(Susan McGee)

Mickey Gooch Jr.

(Rich - L.A. Dealer)

Irvine Welsh

(Titch)

Alistair McGowan

(Jimmy Savile)

James Payton

(Tony Blair)

Carl Barât

(Griff)

Rori Hawthorn

(Laura McGee)

Tess Rowe

(Nanna Barr)

Ciaran Lawless

(Bobby Gillespie)

Jack Paterson

(Andrew Innes)

Gerry Knotts

(Bobby’s Dad)

James Hicks

(Murray)

Tom Dunlea

(Marc Jardin)

Elysia Welch

(Monika)

Theren Raufman

(Martin - Record Shop Assistant)

Paul Gallagher

(Pub Landlord)

Thomas Grant

(Dan Treacy)

Siobhan Redmond

(Barbara McGee)

Joseph Marshall

(Bobby Gillespie)

Frank Feys

(Dutch Interviewer)

Alexander Arnold

(Jim Reid)

Matthew Durkan

(Will Reid)

Rufus Jones

(Bank Manager)

Ben Dillon

(Debt Collector 1)

Orian Williams

(Debt Collector 2)

Saskia Reeves

(Helen)

Joanna Pickering

(Mary)

Daniel Devine

(Biker)

Henry Ashton

(Kevin Shields)

Davey Logan

(Loan Shark)

Johnny Palmiero

(Security Guard)

Sam Frenchum

(Cop 1)

Mark 'Bez' Berry

(DJ)

Maiko Takeda

(Japanese Tourist No. 1)

Sarah Sayuri Hare

(Japanese Tourist No. 2)

Gary Zylberszac

(Black Cab Driver)

Iain Stuart Robinson

(Glasgow Train Guard)

Tim Abbott

(Heckler)

Leo Harvey-Elledge

(Liam Gallagher)

James McClelland

(Noel Gallagher)

Brendan Howley

(Young LA Man)

James Frecheville

(Troy)

Lily Robinson

(Della)

Danny John-Jules

(Maurice)

Rebecca Root

(Vicky)

Clint Dyer

(Counsellor)

Brix Smith-Start

(Young Woman Patient)

Perry Benson

(Mickey - Drug Dealer)

Nick Moran

(Malcolm McLaren)

Ed Byrne

(Alistair Campbell)

Amelia O'Loughlin

(Female Reporter)

Clare Kissane

(Cherie Blair)

Jack Morris

(Jealous Boyfriend)

Gary Powell

(Floor Manager)