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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

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

Top 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)

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

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