The Passions performing ‘I’m in Love with a German Film Star’ on Top of the Pops, February 1981. TOTP2 version.

Richard making a fool of himself on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, 7th February 2007.

‘Africa Mine’ was taped at a gig in the winter of 1982.  Personnel at this point were Barbara, David and Richard plus Steve Wright and Penny Tobin. The song was originally released as a single in 1982 on Polydor Records and was later included in the ‘Passion Plays’ compilation.

‘Hunted’ was recorded in December 1982 at the BBC’s Oxford Road Studios in Manchester. Personnel at this point were Barbara, David and Richard plus Steve Wright and Penny Tobin. The song was originally released as a single in 1979 on Fiction Records.

Seattle band Sushirobo performing their version of German Film Star live on ’29 Live’ TV show on 25 August 2000. Their version of the song was released in 2002 and is available on iTunes.

The Foo Fighters’ version of ‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’. Released in 2005 and is available on iTunes.

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Sam Taylor-Wood and the Pet Shop Boys’ version of ‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’. Released in October 2008. Video by Baillie Walsh.

Brighton electronic duo Katsen play their version of ‘German Film Star’ live.