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David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Viewers are invited to join Dame Shirley Bassey for a special night of entertainment, ahead of her 80th birthday. The event is hosted by her great friend, and one of her biggest fans, comedian David Walliams.

The one-off special features a lavish mix of entertainment, comedy, surprises and live music. Dame Shirley performs a selection of her best-loved classics, including Goldfinger and I'm Still Here, backed by a live studio orchestra. She is joined for a special duet by Classical Brit award-winning vocal group Blake.

David interviews Dame Shirley in a walk through her life, from little-known stories to highlights from her music career to date. Dame Shirley also talks about some of her most famous dresses and joins David in some comedy sketches.

With archive footage from her early appearances on TV, her headline set at Glastonbury and highlights from The Shirley Bassey Show. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
David Walliams
Interviewed Guest:
Shirley Bassey
Performer:
Shirley Bassey
Performer:
Oliver Baines
Performer:
Humphrey Berney
Performer:
Stephen Bowman
Participant:
Simon Callow
Participant:
Jocelyn Jee Esien
Participant:
Beattie Edmondson
Director:
Steve Smith
Series Producer:
Madeline Addy
Producer:
Steven Lappin
Executive Producer:
Jo Sargent
Executive Producer:
Lisa Clark
Production Company:
King Bert Productions

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