Arena Lads, Mags and Mayhem Airs November 22 2024 on BBC Two

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:00 PM, BBC Two airs the fascinating documentary “Lads, Mags and Mayhem” as part of its Arena series. This special takes viewers back to 1994, when editor James Brown saw an opportunity to create a magazine that would capture the shifting culture of the time. In a world obsessed with yuppies and the idea of the “New Man,” Brown and a team of energetic, young hopefuls launched Loaded, a magazine that would go on to define the “lad culture” of the 1990s.

The show offers an in-depth look at the creation of Loaded, from its early days to its explosive success. It explores how the magazine tapped into the emerging cultural zeitgeist, capturing the attention of a generation with its bold, brash approach. Through interviews and archival footage, viewers get a unique glimpse into how Loaded helped shape the way young men saw themselves during that era. This documentary is a must-watch for anyone interested in media, culture, or the 90s.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 PM Friday 22 November 2024 on BBC Two

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