Roy Orbison - The 'Big O' in Britain
Documentary celebrating the extraordinary talent of Roy Orbison and his relationship with his loyal fans, British musicians and the British public.
Roy Orbison was the best singer in the world. That's what Elvis Presley said, and he should know.
To mark the 20th anniversary of Orbison's death, this programme celebrates the extraordinary talent of 'The Big O' and his relationship with his most loyal and enduring fans, British musicians and the British public. Through a combination of interview and archive, it charts Orbison's career in Britain, from the sell-out tour with the Beatles that sky-rocketed him to international superstardom, right up to the collaboration with lifelong friend George Harrison on the Travelling Wilburys project in the late 1980s. Effortlessly cool, musically sophisticated, Orbison was a rock and roll legend, whose legacy continues to captivate both the listeners and performers of today.
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Music Played
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Roy Orbison
Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
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In Dreams
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It's Over
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Roy Orbison
Oh, Pretty Woman
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Roy Orbison & Bruce Springsteen
Dream Baby
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The Wink Westerners
Hey! Miss Fannie
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The Teen Kings
Ooby Dooby
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Roy Orbison
Pretty Paper
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Roy Orbison
Mean Woman Blues
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The Beatles
Love Me Do
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Roy Orbison
Running Scared
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Roy Orbison
Crying
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Roy Orbison
Unchained Melody
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Sex Pistols
God Save The Queen
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Roy Orbison
She's a Mystery to Me
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Roy Orbison
Crawling Back
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Roy Orbison
Wild Hearts Run Out of Time
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Roy Orbison
Working for the Man
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Traveling Wilburys
End of the Line
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Traveling Wilburys
Handle With Care
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The Wink Westerners
Last Night
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Traveling Wilburys
You Took My Breath Away
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Roy Orbison
You Got It
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Roy Orbison
Blue Bayou
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Steve Cole |
Director | Chris Hunt |
Broadcasts
- Fri 12 Dec 2008 21:00
- Sat 13 Dec 2008 03:10
- Mon 15 Dec 2008 23:35
- Sat 10 Jan 2009 23:00
- Sat 21 Mar 2009 19:00
- Wed 1 Jul 2009 20:00
- Thu 2 Jul 2009 00:10
- Mon 24 Aug 2009 19:30
- Fri 29 Apr 2011 21:00
- Sat 30 Apr 2011 00:30
- Mon 2 May 2011 00:00
- New Year's Day 2012 00:00
- Fri 13 Jul 2012 21:00
- Sat 14 Jul 2012 00:40
- Mon 16 Jul 2012 00:30
- Sun 11 Nov 2012 21:00
- Boxing Day 2012 22:00
- Mon 27 May 2013 21:00
- Tue 28 May 2013 23:55
- Fri 20 Dec 2013 21:00
- Sat 21 Dec 2013 00:30
- Mon 23 Dec 2013 00:00