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Duets at the BBC

The best romantic duets from the BBC archive, including Robbie and Kylie, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Sonny and Cher, and Peaches and Herb.

The BBC delves into its archive for the best romantic duets performed at the BBC over the last 50 years. Whether it is Robbie and Kylie dancing together on Top of the Pops or Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge singing into each other's eyes on the Whistle Test, there is plenty of chemistry. Highlights include Nina and Frederik's Baby It's Cold Outside, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Sonny and Cher, Shirley Bassey and Neil Diamond, Peaches and Herb, and a rare performance from Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 30 Sep 202223:40
BBC Four

Music Played

  • Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

    It Takes Two

  • Ann Orson, Elton John

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

  • The Pogues

    Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)

  • The Pogues

    Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)

  • Kylie Minogue

    Kids (Live) (feat. Bono)

  • The O’Jays

    For the Love of Money

Credits

ProducerEleanor Thomas
Executive ProducerMark Cooper

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