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Burt Bacharach at the BBC

A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and performances from the BBC's archives.

When Burt Bacharach passed away in February 2023 at the age of 94, the world said goodbye to one of the all-time songwriting greats. This celebration of the man and his music features a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and some ‘magic moments’ from the BBC’s archives.

With performances from artists like Aretha and Adele, Dusty and Dionne, Cilla Black and the White Stripes, this is a collection that highlights exactly why Burt was considered a legend by fans, critics and fellow artists, demonstrating once again why he and his compositions are universally loved by ‘anyone who had a heart.’

1 hour, 28 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Dec 202320:00

Credits

RoleContributor
ProducerShelley Talton
Series ProducerSimon Goretzki

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Apr 202321:00
  • Mon 10 Apr 202300:30
  • Sat 30 Dec 202320:00

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