27 years ago (August 11, 1999), Neil and Chris wrote a piece of music called “Casting a shadow” which was broadcast by BBC Radio One while a total #eclipse was taking place.

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27 years ago (August 11, 1999), Neil and Chris wrote a piece of music called “Casting a shadow” which was broadcast by BBC Radio One while a total #eclipse was taking place.

Pet Shop Boys - eclipse YouTube video by booblys

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2026-08-12T17:04:38.665000+00:00

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The piece was written to synchronise with the stages of the eclipse and Neil and Chris went to Cornwall to present it at the Radio One Roadshow there.

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Have you seen Simon Mayo's apology announcement on talking over it whilst you were performing on @greatesthitsradio.bsky.social ?

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2026-08-12T17:10:19.774000+00:00
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This is in my bath playlist!!

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2026-08-12T17:28:52.567000+00:00
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Wow boys! That's amazing. Thanks for sharing this x

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No pasties though xx

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