
Billy Joel at the BBC
A deep dive into Billy Joel's appearances over the decades on the BBC, featuring all the biggest hits and fan favourites, from Just the Way You Are through to The River of Dreams.
With songs like Uptown Girl, Piano Man and We Didn’t Start the Fire, Billy Joel was one of the most successful artists of the 1970s and 80s.
This deep dive into his appearances over the decades on the BBC digs up the best moments from the archives. With all the biggest hits and fan favourites, from his first UK hit, Just the Way You Are, through to the last big single of his career, The River of Dreams.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Alex Crone |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
Broadcast
- Sat 7 Jun 202520:40
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