Former music journalist Neil Tennant and trainee architect Chris Lowe bonded after a chance encounter in a hi-fi shop, before a meeting with legendary hi-NRG disco producer Bobby Orlando led to the formation of what would become the most successful British pop duo of all time. Initially thought to be a one-hit-wonder novelty act after the queer-noir proto-rap of ‘West End Girls’, The Pet Shop Boys instead proved their potential for longevity and consistent quality with early records like 1987’s Actually.

Actually is also #425 on the Greatest Albums of All Time list by Rolling Stone, which means Liam Withnail and CMB have listened to it, and now they’re going to talk about it. Featuring tangents on Dusty Springfield, Margaret Thatcher, Glastonbury 2022, Jimmy Tarbuck, Metallica, and Carling Black Label, plus Secret Posho and Tattoo Woohoo/Tattoo Boohoo. Enjoy An Album! Enjoy.