Lipstick on Your Collar

This 1993 British television serial, written by Dennis Potter, is set in a Military Intelligence Office in Whitehall during the Suez Crisis of 1956. The story follows a group of foreign affairs analysts whose quiet existence is disrupted by the political turmoil, with conscript Mick Hopper (Ewan McGregor in his first major role) escaping into fantasy daydreams where his colleagues break into contemporary hit songs.

The series explores the clash between the old order and the new rock 'n' roll generation, featuring a soundtrack that includes classics like "Lipstick on Your Collar" by Connie Francis and "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins. Attendees can expect a richly layered narrative that blends historical drama with musical fantasy, reflecting Potter's own national service experiences.

As the final serial produced during Potter's lifetime, it was nominated for two BAFTA Awards in 1994. The show is often considered the concluding entry in Potter's musical trilogy, following *Pennies From Heaven* and *The Singing Detective*.