Spice Girls - Giving You Everything (BBC Documentary 2007)

BBC Documentary, originally aired Mon 31 Dec 2007.
The story of the Spice Girls told by the Spice Girls - the highs and lows, the laughter and tears, from their pre-Spice Girls days to world domination. Includes exclusive interviews and rare archive footage from around the globe.

[@teacherkate1]

Victoria is so resilient- I think she was treated the worst in the media. It was all “Posh doesn’t sing,” “Posh never smiles,” doubts about her marriage, her intelligence - everything. She never complained, most of it was lies, she fronted it out and she’s now arguably the most successful in her individual career, has branched out into lots of areas and the marriage and family is still in tact. She deserves more credit. Her autobiography was one of the most enlightening, endearing things I have read.

[@Mitjitsu]

What hurt her was she never had a solo in her debut song. Giving the illusion she couldn't sing. Also, being married to someone who was even more famous than her also didn't help. Still, I think she was always going to be the most successful after Spice Girls and probably would have been if nothing ever came of the group.

[@nicosantana7277]

@@Mitjitsu Posh used to ask her dad to drop her off away from school because she was embarrassed by their wealth so considering she was born into wealth she already had a one up on success

[@ronmexico6901]

Interesting. She was the only one I liked.

[@leestockton9367]

If any one of the media took time to listen to her singing, she's actually pretty good

[@beachboy13600]

She has no talent

[@justinemassey]

Love to see how they wrote and developed their music together. They weren't pre-packaged products, they were inspired and dedicated creators!

[@PJV1990]

For those of us that were lucky enough to have been kids in the 90's, let's remember what a magical time it was to live through all of this and more... It truly was magical.

[@jeanj138]

Great times!

[@bluecomet1109]

Indeed

[@edo27]

Amen to that. I miss being a kid in the 90s

[@oceancat0450]

Take me back to the 90s please! So grateful for growing up such a good time.

[@gumptwnbritt]

Yes it was! What a time to be alive!!

[@damondominique]

They were a *MOMENT IN TIME* and I’m so happy to have been alive for it.

[@candiceb8605]

Happy to find you here; un homme de goût!

[@the_rainbow_kiwi7982]

Me too . I love mel b so much more same with geri.

[@LGPR]

I agree!

[@mzhollywood8312]

Ikr? Agreed!

[@sundance9042]

It was GIRL POWER 👯

[@heizhummer6326]

I dont think the spice girls realised how much they were loved worldwide 97-2000. They were like musical gods to me.

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Imona

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Number 99uhhhhater my little on it can wanna oono

[@jjcp8267]

Amen to that! 🥰

[@olgarodionova27]

Same. Love them so much! I'm so glad I was able to enjoy them right at their peak.

[@darbioakley4517]

That’s exactly how I felt! It’s still shocking to see them now as just normal human beings, not that they’re “normal” but they’re humans lol if that makes any sense haha

[@reeeefers]

These women I swear. They took over THE WORLD while being totally themselves, having babies, dealing with the press. There will never be another band like them and the power of five really was just pure magic.

[@ishiruji]

I think we as fans never made justice to Victoria skills. I remember when that whole thing about singing started to show and how Posh was always the "bad" voice 'cause she never sang the high notes. And nowadays when I hear Spice Girls songs, Victoria's voice is ALL AROUND the songs doing the lower notes, putting all the harmonies together and doing a lot of bridges for the refrains to shine. That elegant voice embracing everything. That's a detail that made this group so special.

[@beakamon]

Her voice is amazing. I love her low voice.

[@beakamon]

Listen to her in viva forever. Ugh. Like butter.

[@ishiruji]

@@beakamon Yes!

[@puncherry]

We never knew she was an introvert

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Great comment-Posh was always my fave

[@teapea85]

So happy I was born in 85..the spice girls, backstreetboys and n sync were at the top of their game back in the 90s . Its sad because it will never be like that again

[@Hilandcaravan]

yay me too. 1985

[@LyndaTomTang]

I was born in 1981, it was iconic, they were truly amazing, n i wasn't a major fan but i was definitely a fan

[@Jt87252]

87 born here. And yes. You are so right.

[@ewelinaacinska5711]

Me too, '85, Poland and I was that kid, who loved Spice Girls and Britney the most. Because of them I started speaking English, cause I really wanted to find out what do they sing about ;)

[@maricleo493]

Bring me back in 90s and leave me there!!!

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Melanie B is the most confidant of them all. She has so much personality and does not shy from anything.

[@lamoskgr]

Right. She's a ball full of happiness

[@FordMustangry-wu7mh]

She diffently didn't shy away from Eddie Murphy, and they spiced it up and Eddie was told she had a spice cake in the oven. I can only imagine how the delivery went, she is scary spice.

[@artfuldodger5531]

It makes me sad youngsters will never know the power of spice mania

[@alexborsky]

@@noakurin6622 me too

[@User-re5rj]

i’m 16 and i guess i can’t say much, i’ve only heard things from parents, cousins etc. and i have to say as a teenager in 2020 who enjoys the spice girls i was for sure made fun of but once i made people listen to the songs they all realised that the music was actually quite ahead of its time 🤭

[@dccisco9515]

Artful Dodger i do

[@subliminaleyecolor5279]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍😍👍😍👍😍👍😍👍🙃😍👍🙃😍👍🙂🙃

[@Algorhythmical]

They were shit

[@JazMadeIt]

This is one of the most honest group documentaries I've watched.

[@melissawright1979]

I don't care what anyone says; I love Victoria! She's so sweet, charming, poised, humble and a classic beauty. I do like the other girls too, but Victoria gets overlooked so much and judged because she's so rich and successful, but she still remembers who she is and where she came from x

[@michaelhart7282]

Emma saying “they needed me to make it work” is priceless

[@chrisnoneyabiz4072]

And it's so true. She brings so much to the group. I can't imagine the Spice Girls without Emma.

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Tour of winger yfs

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Cocouldyoodfucķ meet you interested in the next couple weeks ago by email or telephone and email it back to the right place for raising

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Number is it enter in my job

[@alisonosullivan5667]

Number of people in a new one by the end

[@j-art0221]

Still remains as the biggest selling and most successful girl group in history with just 3 albums! Damn, they are LEGENDS!

[@chrisnoneyabiz4072]

Mel C was never my favorite Spice Girl but she was definitely the most vocally talented and seems to have the most well rounded personality of them all . Her personality really shines through in every interview I've seen with her

[@F-J.]

She was my favourite. The most grounded. The others were performers.

[@leeriches8841]

Mel C is looking more and more beautiful with every year that passes 😍

[@freyagraham4436]

She was always my mums favourite but mine is Scary

[@adampoll4977]

She's just adorable :)

[@zipperXie]

She was not my favorite. (My favorite was Emma, who's pretty much represents everything I've never been but wanted to be, hah) but I've definitely been the most *curious* about Mel C. Watching old interviews (and this documentary), if I had to pick a Spice Girl to sit down and have a beer with or binge wawtch some Netflix with, she'd be the galpal I'd most want on the couch next to me. She's so GENUINE.

[@cuntrella313]

"Girls could relate to us, none of us were six foot tall, skinny, gorgeous girls. We were normal looking girls" - Victoria nailed it! It was 80% that! and their positivity, friendship and cartoon-like styles was the perfect recipe that no one ever tried before or after them! They weren't a coreography, they weren't trying to be sexy. They were fun, pretty and their own character! it was the bomb at the time. Of course, I still love them, they can continue getting together for reunions but even today, they, themselves are not even the same. They act different, shy, more reserved...maybe its the age but the point is that their energy mixed with the moment! it'll never be 100% the same.

[@tiffprendergast]

CUNTRELLA now she’s plastic

[@F-J.]

Posh is bone skinny.

[@angelica8000]

Have to disagree, they were all really good looking already

[@markhill7392]

BS! They were all hot AF are you blind?

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

@@markhill7392 she was quoting what Victoria said...

[@miichiii.]

These girls are my childhood !!!! Love them

[@DraPaulaFlor]

mine too! What a great group were they!! Amazing girls!

[@michaelmurray8839]

same marry me haha

[@Salesiable]

Michelle G me too

[@luhe8]

same, I owe so much to them!

[@kerrajohnson3203]

Mel B is so flawless. I never understood why she was called Scary Spice. I also like how she's one of the few British singers that actually sounds British when she sings.

[@beauteauchocolat1104]

I agree! however I think the "scary" nickname didn't refer to her looks, but rather to her "in-your-face" personality, you know? a fierce woman can be scary to some

[@tetethatsme28]

I still aspire to be Mel B from Spice Girls. She's an icon, because she's the only one Black girls had to relate to. And that gorgeous natural curls hair 😍 hair goals

[@kerrajohnson3203]

@@tetethatsme28 She's my favorite too but I hate when people assume that it's only because she's black. It's simply because she's awesome.

[@puncherry]

because of racist.

[@CuriousChronicles82275]

Melanie Chris Holm

[@LessDivine]

I don’t know why I always thought of Posh Spice as stuck up and not as talented as the other girls but she is so genuine and warm and articulate in this interview. ❤️

[@justjo12]

I’m 33, and I still listen to them while I’m getting ready, cooking, and/or just anything. I will never love a band or even a solo artist as much as I loved and still love these gals. I put on so many living room concerts to their songs. Sorry mom lol

[@tiffprendergast]

Just Jojo same

[@estelladee]

I'm 35 and still listen to them regularly. They will always be a part of my life.

[@judyalcatraz918]

I'm 39 and still listen to them while I clean and in the car as well 😁

[@Whippy99]

I’m 61 and I do the same!

[@braziliandrunkgirl]

@@Whippy99 😁😁😁😁

[@WithCait]

I remember playing "Spice Girls" at recess in elementary school, and everyone fighting over which Spice Girl they wanted to be. Also, the Spice Girls gum with stickers or tattoos in them and the Spice Girls collectible photo cards! So much nostalgia!

[@jess.7137]

Yesss! You know you're a 90's kid when... I always got to be Geri cause red hair! I used to watch spice world and live concerts on VHS all the time. I had all the merch, gum, hair clips, diary, the Geri doll, such good memories 😉

[@amycarroll7698]

I remember having a spice girls microphone and stand. I would sing and perform for my family all the time.. they hated it!! 😂

[@tiffprendergast]

WithCait I’m baby

[@JamieYAYme]

There were spice girl lollipops too with stickers! We got em from the ice cream man. Good times. I don't feel old at all.

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

omg i remember the gum!! the pink chalky bricky hard as a rock ! too funny i forgot all about them i am going down memory lane in the comments. thank you lol!!

[@yellowpearl7927]

Bring the 90’s back

[@KitsuVampyria]

I think the reasons why I was so connected to Posh and Sporty Spice was because they were the "book ends" as Victoria expressed it. As a little kid I often became the book end. And I was content with it (until I was only a doormat). I also loved Victoria's mysterious quietness and often dark clothes and I loved Mel C's tomboyishness and authentic aura. The whole group was special to me tho. I bonded with my sisters and childhood friends through them.

[@rubylace9963]

I'm also a bookend but funnily enough I was always drawn to the outspoken girls. I think maybe it was admiration and wishing I was more like them.

[@ec9121]

Yes!! Same!

[@krissy7342]

Life was so much easier then in the 90's. Love Spice 🇬🇧 Girls

[@tiffprendergast]

Yup

[@tiffprendergast]

@brian mounts yup

[@LyndaTomTang]

I'm glad I grew up with them. They weren't my role models but i did respect them too. In 1997 i was 16 xXx

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

no it was terrible but the music was fun and culture was simple but very very limited. completely a straight white man's world.

[@LupitaPolit-ng5pf]

Great musiv and congratulations nice and beautiful songs so talent preforance beajty to amaizing

[@theartsyzoologist]

"We wanted to be the biggest girl band in the world" statement paid in full ten fold!!! There will never be anyone that could repeat the level of success and impact these girls made. Bona fide Icons, it gives me chills seeing how blissfully unaware and optimistic they were prior to hitting the big time.

[@FinalstageNet]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHOwZZmObJJjf68 Victoria Beckham on her Husband.

[@cheftornado1114]

I mean there was Destiny’s Child too, and Beyoncé.

[@datedylan2187]

@@cheftornado1114 But destiny's child sucked as a "group" for most of it's run. It was really just "Beyoncé and the girls" almost the whole time. I get B was the lead singer but it didn't feel like an equal group like the Spice girls did. They had great music though

[@sakuraitonen5886]

​@@cheftornado1114Destiny's Child was nowhere near as successful as The Spice Girls. Nor as iconic. While british, SG took the world by storm and they sold the amount of records with just 3 albums in 2 years, while it took Madonna to sell hers in 15 years.

[@redskitter]

Mel C's voice was outstanding. The voice of Spice Girls.

[@jeanandre6998]

PERIOD!!!!

[@maurice1263]

She always had the best vocals in my opinion.

[@BeaMode1990]

Sporty had SOUL in her voice so that's why it worked so well. ❤️❤️

[@Yahoo247yl33]

Audition . She said : i sang Greatest love , thinking I was Whitney Houston 😮

[@Pancakeshouse85]

I appreciate the fact that they knew Wannabe had a time limit and they needed that second single to propel them further before they turned into a one hit wonder. They were very smart to make the moves they made.

[@vanyastaleva415]

Contrary to what many people were saying during Spice Girls career, it's obvious from their early auditions that they are actually quite good singers.

[@marianospears3626]

they are so effing ICONIC

[@abogadocvelasco]

Mel B is a Goddess. She’s still the most beautiful but when she was younger before the fame SHE WAS STUNNING!

[@Godlywoman88]

And always had a nice body!!

[@hello-vy5lb]

She used to look like a man.

[@hello-vy5lb]

Deserves a transvestigation.

[@rubylace9963]

@@hello-vy5lb uh not even close

[@lordpickle8424]

I'm a native guy from Canada (as in Native American) and remember my parents getting a satellite dish in the late 90s, there was a channel on it that had their videos running non-stop and the Spice Girls were my first glimpse of the outside world. Their songs and videos instantly take me back to those pre-internet days of my youth. "2 become 1" is always the song that hits hardest though, the nostalgia is almost too much sometimes.

[@kelhimacmillan5675]

This makes me feel so nostalgic, that weird happy/sad feeling that you only really know when you're in your late 30's!! Edit... Geri was absolutely my favourite, that dress at the Brits... Wow!! I was gutted when she felt she had to go her own way! To me, when Geri left the spice girl's, they lost 20% their girl power!! Even though I loved all of them!!I think I went through a whole box of tissues watching this....

[@jacktorrance2633]

It'll get better in your forties Kelhi. The ratio of being happy and sad at the same time when thinking of good memories of your youth leans much more towards the happiness side once you cross the forty threshold. ✌

[@TSR228]

Mel B 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@VictoriaWonders]

I am so deeply impressed by how mature and extremely hardworking they were, I think there is something about their group bond that makes it go go go almost effortlessly. it IS girl power.

[@almajensen6878]

Bruh i swear sporty spice really be the less/least problematic girl in this group and she’s just straight up vibing

[@Fionnnnnna]

They seem like such genuine and friendly women! Glad to see fame didn’t get to their heads

[@ricardoneves7307]

They conquered the world, and I just wish they had released more albums as a group.

[@Marissa-ys4qp]

the union jack dress is iconic and contrary to whoever said it was "racist"...it's a nationality and shows pride in one's country

[@a.e.rromero5403]

Victoria is so poised and positive! I love the way she carries herself

[@leoapp1223]

Usually in a pop group, 2/3 of the members are more popular than the others. Like Supremes, BSB, NSync, Destinys Child, etc. But for Spice Girls, each member is memorable, and has own fans. And most pop groups didnt write their own songs. Spice Girls did writing! And to this day, globally, they are still the best selling girlgroup ever. Even other 2 huge girlgroups like TLC and Destiny's Child were not as massive. In US, TLC and Destiny's Child were probably bigger. But Spice Girls is still the biggest non US girlgroup to conquer US.

[@lizmunt9116]

Bollox

[@tiffprendergast]

@@lizmunt9116 it’s true

[@jaimevillanuevavillanueva1134]

Destinys Child and TLC were way bigger on the US but Spice Girls were massive worldwide

[@rachelsarbeng6476]

I’m from the us, and you’re 100% correct. For us tlc and destiny’s child ruled over in the states but spice girls really ruled the world.

[@ivanivez7456]

So true. Spice Girls didn’t have a lead singer. One of the things I liked about the group

[@dcfromthev]

One of my biggest regrets is never seeing them live. It was my dream as a kid but I couldn't afford it when they were on tour. Loved them so much!

[@rubylace9963]

same

[@JaxAndree]

Same.

[@mistyblue8913]

I went into 9 year old depression when they broke up omg they were EVERYTHING they still are so glamorous

[@fromspace7]

ME TOO lol

[@_JL82]

Posted 9 months ago And 9 year old depression Imma walk my self out now ,,, 😶😶

[@ana85ist]

My dear and unforgetable Spice Girls.They have a special place in our hearts....

[@asiyaterkenova7601]

I loved Mel C, her voice and her solo album was extrodinary.

[@polypepz9386]

I'm thankful that they didn't replace Geri and that it happened before the era of Sugababes when UK girl group members get replaced.

[@latinamommy258]

I was thinking the same! I'm so proud of them for keeping that space open for her. Such an amazing group. I was lucky to grow up listening to them 😍😍🤩🤩

[@tiffprendergast]

Ivelisse Rodriguez Nunez yup

[@xxxTIN0xxx]

There was no need to make replacements though. They successfully continued touring and making music as a four piece. They finished the tour with "Live at Wembley" which is their greatest show ever, had big #1 hits(Holler, Goodbye, LLLTW), then the Earls Court Show and finally the Platinum album "Forever". After a lengthy hiatus they reunited as a five piece in middle 00's. It was a total different story for the Sugababes, they had no choice. Two members don't make a group, so they had to add a third member. Their problem is that, during the whole history of the group, they made three replacements and eventually all the original members were replaced 😂.

[@natsohigh5552]

Members have been replaced since The Supremes

[@IfUSeekAndy]

These ladies are, and forever will be, LEGENDARY! They helped shaped the world and created a movement! Girl Power taught all of us, women or men, that you can love yourself for being you and love your fellow man or woman! I miss them!!

[@cassandraeite5357]

Admit it... WE'VE ALL BEEN A SPICE GIRL AT ONE POINT IN OUR LIVES OR OTHER!!!!

[@johnp5836]

I love this documentary. I think I may have watched this over 50 times. And after rewatching this I’m convinced now more than ever that they NEED to get Victoria to do at least one show at Wembley and that that show needs to be recorded and released in some shape or form. That’s all I’m really asking for.

[@ToxDuris]

john P. Why? Everytime they appeared with Victoria in 2012 during Viva Forever musical it was awkward and weird af, Victoria is TERRIFIED of being in the band again. She moved on from music for good.

[@leonardopineda4882]

VB was committed to the group 100% at that time, but things changed She looks uncomfortable when She's with the girls, now that she's is working in the fashion industry, but she uses her past as a Spice Girl to market her brand, I think the rest of the girls are better without her

[@ThePethboc]

@@leonardopineda4882 true, even in the olympics she seemed unconfortable, not even wanted to go to the after party with the others and looked miserable on the pictures, I prefer 4 of them happy than posh forced to do something she doesnt want to, also the tour can be longer and worlwide without her bussy agenda and several commitments

[@johnp5836]

I get what you all are saying but still... you all saw that bit when they talked about performing at Wembley. Victoria doesn’t even have to do the full show. Just pop up once during one of the Wembley shows just so we have something with all 5 at the Stadium.

[@rayoflight6505]

13 sold out stadium dates prove that the public don't care if Victoria is there or not. I know I don't care she was always my least fave and the Spice Girls without her is certainly not as bad as they were without Geri who gives the group spark and energy.

[@erayk90]

I love how Victoria was like it was never the same again when Geri left. And how some people said they could dance and sing more. It’s funny because she’s the one who actually said that in her book 😂

[@Sammae]

I WAS JUST SAYING THIS!! She also said it in an interview... loool

[@musicislife.2602]

LMAO. 😂

[@scottie2hottie848]

Victoria is That Bitch 😂😂😂

[@davesmyth4096]

I love both girl bands!! xx

[@PetterNe]

Too bad Mel B made her leave by being a walking personality disorder. Ugh.

[@odannyboy4622]

Still such innocent days, pre 9-11. They were perfect for the times! Wish we could go back!

[@NM-ex3ws]

I watched this when it first aired before the reunion tour in '07 and Mel C really stood out for me she was my favourite Spice for her personality and genuine good vibe and even today I feel the same after watching it. Alot of people feel that Geri was bullied out of the group and as a result was the most damaged and that is ok, that is an opinion but here is mine. For me Mel C is the one who battled the most especially post break-up and the one still carrying alot of hurt about the past in this documentary. Her "I dont remember being that person" comment really hit me hard and it shows how much it effected her. She is always so honest with any interviewer but here when touching on the reasons for Geri feeling she had to leave the group Mel seems to be unwilling to engage in a conversation about the lead up to Geri leaving. You can see Mel was so damaged and hurt even up until the reunion tour in 2007 she was always the most vocal about never reuniting and even when approached she was reluctant to do it again. She has put so much work into her recovery it makes you think what really went down amoung them all and what issues they all walked away with from the constant pressure. They where the biggest band in the world at one point and that kind of media attention and fame had to have an impact. Im so glad they all worked past it and got back together for the reunion tours. And whatever the line-up for the future, heres' to another trip to Spice World 👑🤞🏻

[@trynewhardstuffpls9572]

I'd show my arse in a burtons window to go back to this time. I was a guy and it wasn't cool to be a fan but their tunes were, being honest, catchy as hell! And when you didn't admit to enjoying them or S-Club, you could proudly say you were a Manics, Pulp, Oasis, Blur, OCS, Verve, Radiohead fan. What a time for music!

[@fearisthemind-killer]

I had no idea these women were so talented. There auditions and that part were they were in the room singing together with no music. Wow. And they all seem so cool and smart and strong and honest. I will always look at them in a different light.

[@shawnnolastname8340]

I wanted to dress like Mel B and have pretty hair just like her. I really wish I got to see them live on their last tour.

[@carlstadt1579]

Spice Girls were more than just a band. World was changing rapidly in the 1990s, society was changing and started opening up, and they are a representation of that era when the world started waking up in a way if you like. Yes there are many artists out there who have been and are mega famous, and achieved a world-wide success, but nothing ever quite like the Spice Girls. It was a cultural phenomena in every sense of that word. That's why a lot of very young people today can't understand what the fuss was all about. It's very interesting for me to go back now, and see it through the eyes of a person who is well in his 30s. And I think it's interesting for the Girls to reflect on what happened, because back when it was all happening they didn't have the time to sit and think. That's why it's interesting to hear some of them saying how some things are a blur, and not quite clearly remembering what happened. People in the UK often don't realize what Spice Girls did for the country. I've been living in the UK for a while now, but back then when I wasn't I remember how suddenly Britain became cool, we were wearing T-shirts with the Union Jack on, everybody wanted to go to London...Britain became synonymous with this cultural change. Of course it was always a country alongside USA that traditionally produced the best music, but this went beyond that. It's interesting to actually realize how they only lasted a couple of years, and yet it seems like they went on for much longer. We're only looking at around 2 years from the release of their first single, to Geri's departure. After that, it was clear that the vibe was going away. The third album could have been a big success, but they all sort of gave up on it one way or another. I love how honest Victoria is about all that. I understand Geri. When they first started it was clear that she was the most mature, she fought a lot for them, and became an unofficial leader of the band in a way. As the time passed by, other girls started to mature as well, had grown in confidence, and the Mel B "issue" was very important because you can see how she was never really comfortable with Geri being as powerful as she was in a way. She was mad about those nude photos, mad about the Union Jack dress and Geri being on the covers of all the magazines etc. And when you are so close with other people like these guys were, it is inevitable that tensions will appear and grow. They spent almost 24 hours a day together for over 2 years. And of course that Geri started to feel a bit lost because once all the girls built their characters and started to mature she felt like she wasn't needed anymore. Of course, none of that was actually true as far as other girls were concerned, but I can understand why she felt the way she felt at the time. It was all becoming a bit too much to handle, and that's why it's silly when people ask her to name one reason why she left. There is no one reason. As she said, it was just everything. Her departure ultimately made other girls think about everything, and the dissolution of the group was becoming inevitable. Perhaps for the best. Had Geri stayed I'm sure the third album would have been another record-breaking situation for them, but I believe they would ultimately have slowed down, and the same thing would have happened. That's just the way it goes with these things. When a lot of things happen in a very short space of time, and when that is beyond anything anybody could have anticipated, you eventually outgrow that, mature, move on...things change, world changes, they became mothers, married etc. And the best ting about the reunion is to go on tour, share those moments and memories with the fans, and leave it there. The best decision they've ever made, or haven't in a way, is to make more music, because that would be silly. We see a lot of bands trying to cash in on their past fame, and they just make fools of themselves. Spice Girls never did that because they never did anything by force. They acted in a moment, and were smart enough to let go when it was time to let go.

[@MrXtianhouse]

carlstadt1579 brillant

[@funkysuga1994]

Spot on!

[@sereen.]

And you know what? I didn't know they were involved in the songwriting of their projects. They were behind everything they did with their career. No puppets or dolls. I have to say this makes me appreciate them even more.

[@danidejaneiro8378]

Except they did end up making more music, didn't they? Did you forget about Headlines?

[@nativalareina1891]

Thak u so mucho for writte this! Spice Girls F O R E V E R!

[@calvinmikeng2949]

I love the dynamic of this group. Each one brought in different flavour, strengths in the group. I guess many fans can relate to them because they represent what average people can also achieve success in life !(They are not 6 ft tall, and they don;t sing like Celine Dion but they made songs that everyone can sing to! ) Their confidence level is over the roof! sending positive message to younger generation back then that if you believe in something and work hard for it, you can achieve anything in life!

[@tamarajay7676]

Yes ❤✌

[@marlina8820]

YeS..YeS..GirLsBaNd FaVoRiTe FoReVeR..BaBy..BaBy..👴👩✨💚💗

[@elevatorgaming6712]

And, they didn’t even mention about “Wannabe” topping the charts in 37 countries.

[@ritaalber3505]

46*

[@ana85ist]

I love this documentary, watching it in 2020..love my girls😘🤗

[@macaronnieyatco]

WHO WANTS A SPICE GIRLS BIOPIC MOVIE????

[@freyagraham4436]

OMG ME

[@CuriousChronicles82275]

Watching 2021

[@MjauDuuude]

I’m 28 now and I will always love them

[@Nauttiee]

I just turned 28 and I'll always love each one of them the same

[@tiffprendergast]

37

[@adelepattonxxx]

Victoria comes across as just absolutely beautiful. I was a MASSIVE FAN of the spice girls and it's beautifully nostalgic xxx

[@sabrinawilliams8717]

I'm American and I LOVED (LOVE) the Spice Girls, they were one of the first CDs I ever owned with my first Walkman and Hanson and The Wallflowers. Hearing these songs are making me tear up. I had their posters and their equivalent of baseball cards.

[@RexPhalange]

I simply love Victoria's bob cut.

[@karolina26oooo]

Mel C "I turn to you" was my tune when I was teenager.....bang on the dancefloor. Thank you girls xxx

[@HitchcockBrunette]

I am now 35 and these women changed my life as a kid in such a profound way that I can’t articulate it in text…. I’m an American and their reach and message bridged geographical gaps and connected an entire planet. Im not sure the industry as a whole will ever see this sort of thing again, as there isn’t the private and creative space to organically make it like this, as they did. It was a moment in time like Damon Dominique has stated below me, and we were all so very lucky to be there for it. x

[@llluuuyyyooo]

Who is or who was the industry? Wtf happened to them?all they died? Who manages the industry now? Their sons? Or another people? I mean, today there is only, mostly noise, swearing and using/discarding women as "music". Its maybe a way to protect and keep safe a genre or the real music by creating something different with very poor quality? Sorry to write this to you but u mentioned the industry and theres a lot of questions about it cause nostalgia is here? But for sure the '90s were magical.

[@grewntd]

Mel B is one of the most beautiful creatures I've ever seen

[@luhe8]

she's wonderful, I never agreed with the adjective "Scary", she's just bold, cool and a badass

[@tal3265]

She was so pretty and unique😍😍😍

[@tiffprendergast]

Luhê R yup

[@tal3265]

She is😍😍😍

[@4real883]

Mel C was the best vocalist in the group, Victoria was the best looking, Emma had the sweetest voice, Mel B was the most spontaneous, but Geri was the head and soul of the group that without her, the Spice Girls wouldn't have been the Spice Girls as we know.

[@Daydream30583]

The worst voice in the Group was Ginger the only thing she was good back then was to show her tits out!!! Today she can't even do that too saggy

[@joeyfrmtheblock1735]

ALEX MIHUT stop with your misogynistic bullshit

[@joeyfrmtheblock1735]

You need 5 for the power of Spice

[@Daydream30583]

@@joeyfrmtheblock1735 Soul of the Group??? Are you mad Ginger Tits was the WORST IN THE GROUP back then she was good to show her tits out!!! TODAY she can't even do that too saggy

[@joeyfrmtheblock1735]

ALEX MIHUT you’ve said all of this already and you’re wrong

[@ladyteetee82]

I was a grown ass Spice Girl groupie!! I loved all the members (even though Victoria and Mel B were my faves). Still, I loved their look, their music and their message. I'm glad I got to see this and I hope they are still friends!!❤😊

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

Their work ethic was amazing. It's sad they were overworked.

[@AntsCanada]

I remember dreaming of meeting them personally as a kid and being their friend! I woke up sad it was all a dream.

[@eteresa3598]

That was Adele’s dream

[@justagirpup]

Didn't expect to see you here

[@biancabumblebee3340]

Well not really. Before social media, there was media. More people bought magazines and tabloids. Almost every home was at the least subscribed to the newspaper. People seem to forget that star systems existed before TikTok lmfao.

[@adisynnefransen1066]

AntsCanada Honestly I’ve had that dream

[@SydneyVengeanceTV]

Same they came to be on their bus from the movie haha

[@pizzaparty3088]

Nothing today compares to how big the spice girls were. I feel like they’re up there with the beatles. Sad that there hasn’t been anyone this iconic since. Popular bands and artists but nothing like the spice girls. They were everywhere....gum wrappers, candy, stickers, you name it.

[@NicoleTirona]

“Making moments to talk about when we’re grandmothers.” Awwwwww 🙂❤️🙂

[@ellenwilling]

My 1st concert was The Spice Girls in July of 1998 in Illinois. I was 8 years old, and my parents were so awesome for taking me to that show. That started my journey of seeing live music and wow what a journey it's been. I remember being sad Geri wasn't there but also incredibly excited to see those 4 women in the flesh. GIRL POWER!

[@scouser2010ify]

Mel c was definitely the strongest singer in the group

[@tiffprendergast]

crazzi-j north yup

[@PetterNe]

Indeed. That’s why she didn’t have to shove her boobs in our faces or other dumb stuff for attention. She let her talent speak for her.

[@malcrich8302]

I was 4 and I remember they were everywhere!!! Music, dolls, fashion; poster, media, télévision, cinema. EVERYWHERE. It was like a mania. Titanic; Lara Croft, Buffy arghhh those were the times!!

[@claire1rocks225]

The pregnancy test story is adorable!

[@tiffprendergast]

Claire1rocks yeah

[@kaithomas7920]

This is a real good documentary. Well done, BBC.

[@jessicarose1991]

When I was a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with The Spice Girls. They are still everything.

[@vitol8227]

watching this days after seeing them front row at Wembley and wooo the tears are flowing

[@BrokeredHeart]

What I forgot about the Spice Girls was how universal and dominant they were at that time, how they were setting the bar higher in terms of 90s pop culture, not just in music but in fashion, and make up, and hair styles, and magazines, and toys, and film, and collectibles. They are a time capsule of what the end of the 20th century was, what it felt like to come of age in that period right before Y2K. And you forget how quickly they rose to that fame, and how brightly they burned for what's really a short time frame for a group that had so much power and popularity. Because they were in such high demand, and the hysteria they generated wherever they went, it's no surprise that they burned out in the way that they did. It must have been exhausting to be them, constantly being pulled in every direction, always on the move, always expected to bring that punchy attitude and brash behavior to every meet-and-greet. It's no wonder Geri pulled the plug in the manner she did, because I don't think there was any graceful way of doing it, no way of slowing the runaway train down before bailing out. I can remember being crushed at the announcement that she had left the band, it almost felt like a betrayal to a preteen girl who had been such a fervent fan for three years. Now, as an adult, I can completely sympathize with all of them, because no one could carry on at the pace they were going without doing some serious damage to their well-being. Three years of absolute mania, which in my opinion, has not been eclipsed by any other pop music act since. Yeah, there's the Biebers and T Swifts and K-Pop groups of the industry today, but they are not as all-encompassing, and globally revered as the Spice Girls were at their peak. They appealed to almost everybody of any age, race, or religion, and everyone had their favorite, because they were each unique and identifiable to all girls from all walks of life. I don't we've seen anything like them since Beatlemania, but this was a whole new brand of fanaticism, and one that asserted feminine "big dick energy" that didn't exist in music at that time. These women carved out their own place in the pop culture landscape and inspired a whole new generation of young women to be unapologetic about themselves, being assertive and vocal, all under the Girl Power mantra. Sometimes I feel like we need to be reminded of that, which is why I came back to watch this doc again.

[@colourcleff4155]

Nailed it! 👌

[@petyadaneva5348]

Soo true

[@ivanivez7456]

I agree. They were probably the biggest music band since the Jackson 5 or The Beatles

[@Carlos-to2vz]

I loved everything you said! Their Era was so special!

[@Ernie1978]

I just love Geri, she is Girl Power and was the main songwriter too. But all the girls are brilliant, all of them!

[@Android18uk]

Geri was like the business mind behind the Spice Girls too.

[@boredaf8182]

Until she had her own way and go solo..breaking so many spice g fans..hehe

[@DraPaulaFlor]

girl power? Girl Power was Melanie C broking up with Virgin and founder her own records label!

[@tiffprendergast]

Ernesto they all wrote the songs

[@Daydream30583]

@@DraPaulaFlor please The worst voice in the Group was Ginger!!! the only thing she was good back then was to show her tits out!!! Today she can't even do that too saggy!!

[@pastpresentfuture3599]

Makes me sad to hear their self esteem was in the toilet. I was in elementary school and wanted to be just like each of them.

[@sereen.]

Aside the marketing and showbiz, they are so REAL. Spontaneous. Honest. Really sweet. They TRULY love each other. And it was so surprising for me to find out they were involved in the songwriting process! The thing with Spice Girls is that, whether you liked it or not, they truly redefined the pop era and generation. You can tell that the message they brought was a truthful one. Long hail to them.

[@luizalouyoga]

Mel C is so beautiful. Her soul shines through her words. I love them all, though. They were and still are really important for me.

[@dharryfraga6621]

Spice World Movies was the greatest entertaining movie ive seen in my teens during the 90s!

[@tiffprendergast]

Dharry Fraga same

[@vocady-creation466]

agree xD not the greatest ever but so much fun and so many laughs too. I watched it recently and still keeps me having a good time even if i know all the lines lol

[@tiffprendergast]

@@vocady-creation466 yeah

[@jasminmatias411]

MEL B is everything ❤️ great dancer, great singer, she's loud and funny 😎 she's stunning and veryyyy sexxxyyyyy 😍 i love Mel B, hope they go on tour in Asia 😎😍❤️

[@musicislife.2602]

How is Mel B a great singer? 😂

[@tal3265]

She is the best looking one and was the full package

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Current Posh: The sexiest, most fashionable Karen to walk the planet. She wants to speak to your manager…but only bc she wants to tell him how good you did.

[@hearmymotoredheart]

Coming back after reading Mel B's book casts a lot of this in another light and fills in a lot of blanks. On one hand, there was so much more going on than they ever let on. On the other hand, that the sisterhood stayed so strong and was the light that could, one way or another, be found in the darkness is a testament to Girl Power.

[@michaelhart7282]

hearmymotoredheart what T did the book spill?

[@DigiDestined55X]

What's the name of the book? I want to read.

[@iamshadowbanned699]

​@@DigiDestined55XMelanie C - Who I Am

[@bmbecoledelanguespourlesen7965]

The Spice Girls are one of the biggest selling girl group of all time with over 85 million records sold. we love you so much and i'm thier fan for 22 years

[@natsohigh5552]

They aren't one of the best selling...they are the best selling lol

[@tiffprendergast]

BMB ÉCOLE DE LANGUES POUR LES ENFANTS ANNABA same

[@tiffprendergast]

NATsoHIGH ! Yeah baby

[@zipperXie]

@@natsohigh5552 While technically true, it's by a very small margin. Both The Spice Girls and TLC have sold over 85 million albums worldwide to date. That means there's a MAXIMUM differential of 1.18% between the two, depending on where in that last million they both fall.

[@Vanderearden]

@@zipperXie: TLC has achieved those sales numbers with 25 years and 5 albums. The Spice Girls achieved those sales numbers with 4 years and 3 albums. Those "Flash in the pan" record sales by the Spice Girls is what's truly amazing and often overlooked. And honestly, it's just 2 albums in 2 years that attribute to the bulk of that phenomenal sales figure.

[@marcosingergiordano2691]

Spice girls = legends

[@PerryPresents]

Re watching this and sobbing. Saw them twice in Manchester front row this year and can't wait for the final show on Saturday at Wembley but there will be so many tears. SPICE BOY FOREVER!

[@2007aleasha]

Same my 4th and 5th show this weekend. Cant wait....again!

[@n_bld]

24 years later and i'm still so in love with them! I've never realised how much of an impact it's had on my dance moves :D love that they made a movie to last for the masses

[@Mitch-Alex]

I love the simplicity of this video. Their outfits, the styling - serving ATTITUDE on a barren desert background. Emma's bright blue gloves, Geri's patent red boots and hair, Scary providing a print, all go amazing together.

[@tiffprendergast]

Mitchell Seyna yup

[@danitydon6976]

if i could freeze time it would have been anywhere between the release of their first 2 albums, best times ever!

[@McPickleness]

Geri multiple times: "You've got to have balls in this life". PREACH.

[@viviennedunbar3374]

Ovaries. Big ovaries.

[@armandoucles5346]

I remember when they got together in 2007, I was thrilled and overjoyed. I'm so proud to have been a 90's kid and I got to experience them at their peak. This was a great documentary and that 2007 reunion tour and Greatest Hits album was the perfect ending to their story. They are hands down one of my favorite groups ever and I still listen to them to this day.

[@jess.7137]

So much of their music still holds up. I love that it doesn't sound like typical 90s music, even though I love that too, they were so unique in their own way. Timeless even ❤️

[@icy_stars]

Those poor girls were overworked and we would’ve never known because they always had a smile on their faces. 😞💙🙏🏼

[@unlikely_a311]

omg omg omg watching this the 100th time and yet feeling the exact same excitement i had in 1996. love em to bits!!!

[@JulieDelahooke]

I can't count the amount of times I've watched this documentary. Probably about the same amount of times I watched Spice World, and Spice Girls live at Wembley Stadium on VHS when I was a kid. I still love the end the most because their first show of this tour was in Vancouver and I was there, and it was so incredibly emotional. You can see in the background all the Canucks symbols, solidifying that they were here. I take honour in that, and I hope that when the Britain tour is done in 2019 they consider doing a world tour and coming back here.

[@elevatorgaming6712]

Julie Delahooke you know they are coming to Australia in 2020

[@jonmills5097]

Haha I can’t count either , I usually put it on my tv at night and fall asleep to it 🙈 it just relaxes me and takes me back to happy times , I never get bored of it 🤷🏽‍♂️🙈

[@tiffprendergast]

Julie Delahooke yeah

[@jscott45]

Their the only ones who I'd listen to talk all day with their accent

[@tiffprendergast]

J Scott same