Kirsty MacColl at the BBC (BBC Two Saturday 5 October 2024)

News Posted by By Riley Avery October 2, 2024
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The life and musical legacy of Kirsty MacColl, the singer-songwriter described by Bono as “the Noel Coward of our generation,” are celebrated in this BBC Two programme airing on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:40 pm.

The programme pays tribute to MacColl, who tragically passed away in December 2000, with a range of her performances from the BBC archives. From rockabilly to pop and South American influences, MacColl’s music defied genre boundaries. She is also remembered for her collaborations with artists such as Billy Bragg and her role in one of the most iconic Christmas songs, “Fairytale of New York.”

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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC airs on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:40 pm on BBC Two.

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