Roy Orbison at the BBC (2023)
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.
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: February 4, 2023
Cast
- Roy Orbison - Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison - Self (archive footage)
- Jeff Lynne - Self (archive footage)
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 stars in Roy Orbison at the BBC?
- Roy Orbison at the BBC stars Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne.
- How long is Roy Orbison at the BBC?
- Roy Orbison at the BBC has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).