Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Synopsis

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer

Main Cast

Kirsty MacColl

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Billy Bragg

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Jennifer Saunders

Self

Age : 66 | Popularity : 74%

Dawn French

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 86%

Steve Lillywhite

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Shane MacGowan

Self (archive footage)

Age : 66 | Popularity : 15%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Art	Graphic Designer	Simon Catt
Crew	Technical Supervisor	Paul Cook
	Post-Production Manager	Daniel New
Production	Researcher	Alice Padgett
	Producer	Andrew Wiltshire Simon Goretzki
Department	Role	Name

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