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The Jimmy Kennedy Songbook
Duke Special celebrates an extraordinary songwriter from Ulster. Jimmy Kennedy’s lyrics have been sung by the most iconic singers of the 20th century including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis. Duke is joined by Eddi Reader and Gareth Dunlop to perform some of Jimmy Kennedy’s best-known songs.
Last on
Sun 8 Mar 202022:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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From Elvis to The Beatles via The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Discover the remarkable career of one of the most successful songwriters of any era
Clips
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Eddi Reader Sings Red Sails In The Sunset
Duration: 03:32
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The famous NI songwiter you've never heard of
Duration: 02:31
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The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Duration: 03:06
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Duke Special |
| Performer | Eddi Reader |
| Performer | Gareth Dunlop |
| Director | Maurice Linnane |
| Producer | Andrea McCartney |
Broadcast
- Sun 8 Mar 202022:00BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
