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
- Production
- BBC
Keywords
- live performance
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Top Cast
Kirsty MacColl as Self (archive footage)
Billy Bragg as Self (archive footage)
Jennifer Saunders as Self (archive footage)
Dawn French as Self (archive footage)
Steve Lillywhite as Self (archive footage)
Shane MacGowan as Self (archive footage)
Rowland Rivron as Self (archive footage)
Simon Brint as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Andrew Wiltshire · Producer
Simon Goretzki · Producer
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