Heartland

The Damned live in session from the world famous Maida Vale Studios - Marc is thrilled, delighted and excited all in the same measure to have this iconic band in on their 40th Anniversary.

Though hotly contested by punk historians, many normal people regard The Damned as the first UK punk band, with their anthem New Rose emerging in October 1976, one month before The Sex Pistols' Anarchy in the UK. After lighting the touchpaper of a musical revolution, The Damned went on to become a UK punk institution working with many of the great and good of rock n roll, not least Chrissy Hynde and Lemmy.

Four decades down the line and The Damned are as strong as ever â€" do not miss this opportunity to catch Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian and the boys live in session.

In 1976 New Rose was released by The Damned and in so doing became the first punk single to be released in the UK. 40 years later, Vic Galloway examines the importance of that moment in musical history; the song, it's production and the time that The Damned emerged from. Fresh from their anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall Vic asks if The Damned are now firmly part of the establishment.

With contributions from Rat Scabies, Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible and Brian James.