Robbie Williams time travels back to the ’90s for new ‘Pretty Face’ video

Robbie Williams Time Travels to the ’90s in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

Robbie Williams released a new video for his single Pretty Face that takes fans on a nostalgic journey back to the 1990s. In the visualiser, he wears his iconic red tracksuit and reimagines performing on the influential Channel 4 TV show The Word.

Directed by Charlie Lightening and featuring impressive production and VFX by AIST, the video offers a realistic depiction of what Robbie's appearance on the cult show might have looked like.

“This is my ‘DeLorean Moment’ back to 1995,” Robbie said. “The Word was the late-night gateway to so many - Nirvana, Oasis, Happy Mondays… If ‘BRITPOP’ is the album I would have made, then THIS would have been the TV show.”

Pretty Face is the sixth single from Robbie’s highly anticipated album BRITPOP, set for release on 6th February 2026. It follows previous singles such as Desire, Pocket Rocket, Rocket, Spies, and Human.

About The Word and the ’90s Scene

The Word was a late-night show known for showcasing breakthrough musical acts that defined the 1990s, including bands like Nirvana and Oasis. The video taps into this era’s cultural significance.

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Additional Notes

This release marks a return to energetic and dynamic performances from Robbie, reminding fans of his stage presence from decades past.

“For the first time in several decades, he's able to go full pelt on stage while those assembled in front can't echo every beat.”

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Author's summary: Robbie Williams celebrates the ’90s with a vivid visualiser for "Pretty Face," blending nostalgia and high production to evoke his iconic era and upcoming album.

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