''Back to the '50s'' is the first one-off sitcom from the British pop group

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. It first aired in 1999 and was produced for

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. In this movie, the cast proceeds with their long drive from

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– when they suddenly find themselves in the 1950s, having travelled back in time. The episode itself is a parody of the films '' Grease'' and ''

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''.

Plot

S Club 7 are driving from

. Rachel points out the milometre has reached all the nines. As it turns back to all the zeroes, obliviously, they drive through a

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. The radio turns on playing 1950s music, and arriving at Townville, they soon start spotting old-fashioned objects, including The Big Cup Diner, a diner that sells a burger, fries and a soda float for just 20 cents. They realise they have gone back 40 years to the year 1959. As they figure out how to get back to the future, the local

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Bukovski approaches them accusing them of being troublemakers, and says he will be keeping an eye on them. They go bowling, and a gang called the Rockets enters the bowling alley. The leader Ricky accuses Bradley of stealing his girlfriend Shirelle and starts a fight with him. Bukovski, who turns out to be Ricky's uncle, accuses S Club 7 of starting the fight and arrests Bradley, Jo, Paul, and Rachel. They are released the following morning and told they have until sunset to leave town. Returning to the diner, they meet the waiter Chuck Martindale, whom Hannah has a crush on, and his father Hank, the owner of the diner. He reveals that since the feud between him and Ricky's dad Dicky started, Ricky and Dicky have attempted to put the diner out of business, including breaking the

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to jeopardise the upcoming jukebox night. S Club 7 save the night by performing, but afterwards, Hannah and Chuck are forced to say an emotional goodbye as S Club 7 leave, narrowly avoiding Bukovski seeing them. They drive all night and arrive back in Townville to see the diner boarded up. Chuck tells them it has been closed for weeks; S Club 7 realise they have moved 1 month into the future. The Rockets have been causing trouble, forcing Hank to consider selling the diner to Dicky. Finding Ricky at a garage preparing for a big race the next day, they challenge him to a race over their car and the deed to the diner. Later on, Chuck, having attempted to intervene in the argument, admits to Hannah his guilt for not doing enough to help S Club 7. At the race, they find a newspaper in the car that is dated the next day, with an article predicting Chuck's death in the race. Hannah stops Chuck from driving in their place, revealing to him that they were sent from the future to avert his death and that he will go on to do great things in the future. Convinced by a kiss from Hannah, Chuck allows Rachel to drive as previously planned. The race is close with Ricky set to win, but his car engine fails and he ends up crashing into a bush, resulting in S Club 7 winning the race. As Hank and Dicky finally reconcile their differences, the Rockets despair at losing their "cool gang" status, but S Club 7 convince them to stay in town. After holding an impromptu party for the townspeople, S Club 7 say their goodbyes, including a last kiss between Hannah and Chuck. They drive back through a wormhole to 1999 and see Ricky now as a middle-aged mechanic, Chuck now being the town governor, and the diner renamed the "Famous S Club 7 Diner".

Cast

S Club 7

Tina Barrett Tina Ann Barrett (born 16 September 1976) is an English singer and actress. Her major breakthrough came in 1999 when she became a member of the pop group, S Club 7. She has been a member of spin-off group S Club Allstars (previously "S Club 3" ...

Paul Cattermole Paul Gerald Cattermole (born 7 March 1977) is an English singer. He was a member of the group S Club 7, but left the group in 2002. Early life Cattermole was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He was a member of the National Youth Music Theat ...

* Jon Lee *

Bradley McIntosh Bradley John McIntosh (born 8 August 1981), also known as City Boy, is a British singer, rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the pop group S Club 7 where he enjoyed five years of hit singles, arena tours and awards. Since 2008, ...

Jo O'Meara Joanne Valda O'Meara (born 29 April 1979) is an English pop singer. She is best known for being a member of pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. Born and raised in Romford, she launched her career at age 16 working with Max Martin. O'Mear ...

Hannah Spearritt Hannah Louise Spearritt (born 1 April 1981)Gregory, Andy (2002) ''International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002'', Europa, , p. 478 is an English actress and singer. She is an original member of the pop group S Club 7. Spearritt is also known fo ...

Rachel Stevens Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer, television personality, actress and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. She released her solo debut studio album ''Funky Dory'' in Sep ...

Guest stars

*Eamon Behrens *Paul Hayes *David Sawyer *Scott St. James *

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*Chris Humphrey

Songs featured

S Club 7

S Club Party "S Club Party" is a song by British pop group S Club 7. It was released on 20 September 1999 as the second single from their debut studio album, ''S Club'' (1999). The song was written by Mikkel Eriksen, Hallgeir Rustan, Tor Erik Hermansen, and ...

" *" Friday Night" *" Viva La Fiesta" *" You're My Number One"

Others

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Frankie Avalon Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1940), better known as Frankie Avalon, is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol. He had 31 charting U.S. ''Billboard'' singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" an ...

A Teenager in Love "A Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and partner Mort Shuman. It was originally recorded by Dion and the Belmonts, and released in March 1959. It appeared on their album ''Presenting Dion and the Belmonts'' (1959). It reached numb ...

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Dion and the Belmonts Dion and the Belmonts were an American vocal trio prominent throughout the 1950s. All of its members were from the Bronx, New York City. In 1957, Dion DiMucci joined the vocal group the Belmonts. The established trio of Angelo D'Aleo, Carlo M ...

That'll Be the Day "That'll Be the Day" is a song written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison. It was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes in 1956 and was re-recorded in 1957 by Holly and his new band, the Crickets. The 1957 recording achieved widesprea ...

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Buddy Holly Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texas ...

and

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The Chordettes The Chordettes were an American female vocal quartet, specializing in traditional pop music. They are best known for their 1950s hit songs " Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop". Career The group organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in 1946. The origin ...

Great Balls of Fire "Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 popular song recorded by American rock and roll musician Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie '' Jamboree''. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 reco ...

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All I Have to Do Is Dream "All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by Boudleaux Bryant of the husband-and-wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and published in 1958. The song is ranked No. 141 on the ''Rolling Stone' ...

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References

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