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Wham are currently in the lead over Sam Ryder in the race for Christmas No 1, but The Pogues could yet overtake them both

Victoria Mary Clarke has given a new interview to The Guardian about living with her husband, Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan

The Pogues Christmas hit Fairytale Of New York will be released as a 7” single with all profits from sales going to Dublin Simon Community

Shane MacGowan finished a final 15-track album before his death with Irish band Cronin, according to The Irish Sun.

Springsteen said ""Over here on E Street, we are heartbroken over the death of Shane MacGowan. He was one of my all-time favorite writers."

The doc, directed by Julien Temple has been added to iPlayer in tribute to The Pogues' frontman who died on 30 November aged 65.

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues has died aged 65, following ill-health and a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

List & Guides

They were rowdy, rebellious and volatile, but Shane MacGowan and co built their catalogue to last – as the best Pogues songs attest.

In Depth

Harnessing the lyrical brilliance of Irish folk and the aggressive snarl of punk, The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan created a unique style.

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