Proclaimers are on their way to Warwick Arts Centre

Hitting the road and being away from home is the major theme of some of their greatest hits, which include I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m on My Way, King of the Road and Letter from America.

The Scottish duo’s success spans three decades and as their travels take them to Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday they are preparing to be back in the limelight again with filming for the movie version of Sunshine On Leith, the award winning musical drama featuring their songs, scheduled to start next spring.

Comedian and fan Matt Lucas, who directed the video for the band’s single Spinning Around In The Air, said: “I find it hard to put into words quite how the music of the Proclaimers makes me feel. It makes me laugh, it makes me cry, it just makes me feel generally euphoric.

“Sunshine on Leith says more to me about my life and the way I feel than anything Morrisey or Cobain ever wrote.”

The Proclaimers first big break came in 1986 when they were invited to tour with English indie band The Housemartins.

Then in January 1987 they made a now seminal appearance on the Channel 4 pop programme The Tube, performing Letter From America and Throw The ‘R’ Away.

Singing in regional accents about Scotland - its emigration and its politics - they were a far cry from the mid-Eighties playlist staples of Rick Astley and Sinitta, and became a phenomenon almost overnight,

A record deal, hit singles and albums, major festival appearances and world tours have followed and continued up to present day.

Dr Who star David Tennant once described the band’s enduring and endearing quality on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs when he said: “I could have chosen each and every track from this band. They’re probably my favourite band of all time.

“They write the most spectacular, big-hearted, uncynical, passionate songs.”

The show starts at 8pm and tickets cost £24.50.

Call 024 7652 4524 or visit www.warwickartscentre.co.uk