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Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
Profile of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular artists of the 20th century, examining her life and 50-year career.
Profile of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular artists of the 20th century. The film looks at Fitzgerald's 50-year career from her winning turn at the Harlem Apollo's amateur night in 1934, through her rise as the definitive exponent of scat singing, her celebrated Songbook albums and triumphant stage career which continued almost up until her death in 1996. Features archive footage of Ella in full flight, alongside interviews with her closest friends and collaborators.
Last on
Wed 7 Apr 201000:45
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Bernays |
| Producer | Paul Bernays |
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Nov 200721:00
- Sat 17 Nov 200701:20
- Tue 20 Nov 200720:00
- Wed 21 Nov 200700:45
- Wed 21 Nov 200702:45
- Christmas Eve 200720:30
- Fri 1 Feb 200821:00
- Sat 2 Feb 200801:40
- Fri 8 Aug 200821:00
- Sat 9 Aug 200801:40
Mon 1 Sep 200819:00BBC Two England, Wales (Analogue), Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only- Sat 4 Apr 200920:00
- Sun 5 Apr 200902:50
- Tue 6 Apr 201021:05
- Wed 7 Apr 201000:45
