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Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

A unique concert staged at the Royal Festival Hall celebrating the music of the legendary songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach.

Some of Burt's most famous songs are performed by a stellar line-up of artists including Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula and Joss Stone. Burt himself also performs accompanied by his band. During the concert Burt chats to Michael Grade about the art of songwriting and shares the stories behind some of his best-loved hits. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Lord Grade
Interviewed Guest:
Burt Bacharach
Performer:
Burt Bacharach
Performer:
Alfie Boe
Performer:
Shaun Escoffery
Performer:
Justin Hayward
Performer:
Laura Mvula
Performer:
Joss Stone
Executive Producer:
Anita Land
Executive Producer:
Guy Freeman

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