Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

2024
59m
6.5

6.5/10

2 votes
Music
Overview

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

live performance

Quick Facts

Release Date October 5, 2024
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty MacColl

Self (archive footage)

Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg

Self (archive footage)

Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders

Self (archive footage)

Dawn French
Dawn French

Self (archive footage)

Steve Lillywhite
Steve Lillywhite

Self (archive footage)

Shane MacGowan
Shane MacGowan

Self (archive footage)

Rowland Rivron
Rowland Rivron

Self (archive footage)

Simon Brint
Simon Brint

Self (archive footage)

Shaun Ryder
Shaun Ryder

Self (archive footage)

Bez
Bez

Self (archive footage)

Paul Ryder
Paul Ryder

Self (archive footage)

Gary Whelan
Gary Whelan

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

Andrew Wiltshire
Producer
Simon Goretzki
Producer