Roy Orbison at the BBC
Synopsis
A deep-dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison – full-time rock 'n’ roll legend, part-time Traveling Wilbury and the man Elvis famously described as ‘the best singer in the world’. The Big O’s story was in many ways a tragic one, full of family tragedies and heartbreak, and his extraordinary voice captured all those emotions and more, bringing a new dimension to popular music. This programme features some of the hits that had fans eraptured and fellow music superstars singing his praises, with performances from his many visits to the UK including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman.
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- Roy Orbison at the BBC
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Shelley Talton
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Shelley Talton
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What is Roy Orbison at the BBC about?
A deep-dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison – full-time rock 'n’ roll legend, part-time Traveling Wilbury and the man Elvis famously described as ‘the best singer in the world’. The Big O’s story was in many ways a tragic one, full of family tragedies and heartbreak, and his extraordinary voice captured all those emotions and more, bringing a new dimension to popular music. This programme features some of the hits that had fans eraptured and fellow music superstars singing his praises, with performances from his many visits to the UK including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman.
Who directed Roy Orbison at the BBC?
Roy Orbison at the BBC was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Roy Orbison at the BBC?
The principal cast of Roy Orbison at the BBC includes Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne.
When was Roy Orbison at the BBC released and how long is it?
Roy Orbison at the BBC was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 32m.