Shirley Bassey
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Biography: Shirley Bassey is a Welsh singer known for both her powerful operatic voice and for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films 'Goldfinger' (1964); 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971) and 'Moonraker' (1979). Born on Bute Street in Butetown (also known as 'Tiger Bay') in the docklands area of Cardiff, she was was the sixth and youngest child of Henry Bassey, from Nigeria, and Eliza Jane Start, from the north-east of England, but grew up in the adjacent community of Splott. After leaving Splott Secondary Modern School at the age of 14, Bassey found work at the local Curran Steels factory, while singing in public houses and clubs in the evenings and on weekends. In 1953, she signed her first professional contract and went on to work for the impresario Jack Hylton. She recorded her first single in 1956.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Butetown, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Birthday: January 08, 1937
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Gender: Female
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Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Overview: Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-03
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La Passione
Overview: For one young boy, a passion can be more than just a dream.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-14
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St David's Day at the BBC
Overview: To celebrate St David’s Day, this trip through the BBC’s music archives features a selection of tracks from some of the most important and innovative Welsh artists of the past few decades. The programme includes performances by Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia, Super Furry Animals, Marina and the Diamonds, Stereophonics, Feeder, Shakin’ Stevens, Bonnie Tyler, Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-26
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Shirley Bassey: Divas Are Forever
Overview: A full concert film featuring Shirley Bassey on stage in Antwerp, Belgium during the 'Diamond Awards Festival', including some of her greatest hits, interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-21
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The Art of Dissent
Overview: "The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The documentary's main protagonists - Václav Havel, banned singer Marta Kubisová, and the underground rock group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU) - became the most recognizable dissidents during the 1970-80s. Havel bridged the disparate clusters of individuals and fused the literary, musical, political, and philosophical nonviolent elements into a hybrid network that eventually toppled the totalitarian regime in 1989.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-05
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An Audience with Shirley Bassey
Overview: Showbiz legend Dame Shirley Bassey delights a celebrity audience by singing songs and answering light-hearted questions. Enjoy renditions including Born to Sing and George Harrison's Something from the sequin-gowned Welsh songstress.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-21
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Dame Shirley Bassey: BBC Electric Proms
Overview: Dame Shirley Bassey graced the Roundhouse stage with a unique performance celebrating 50 years at the top of show business.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-24
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The Sound of 007
Overview: Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-04
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The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Overview: Celebrates 60 years of the Bond film franchise. The concert is curated by the legendary Bond composer David Arnold and will feature special guest artists all putting their own interpretation on classic theme songs, backed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The date marks the anniversary of the premiere of the first 007 film, Dr. No.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-05
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Everything or Nothing
Overview: The story of three men with a shared dream: James Bond franchise producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and Bond creator and author Ian Fleming. It’s the thrilling and inspiring narrative behind the longest running film franchise in cinema history, which began in 1962.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-05
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Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Overview: A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Another Audience with Shirley Bassey
Overview: The legendary Welsh songstress delights a select crowd for the second time in this television special.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-10
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…Sings Musicals
Overview: BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-15
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…Sings Neil Diamond
Overview: A compilation from the BBC archive of performances featuring songs written by, or associated with, Neil Diamond. Featuring Lulu, UB40, Vince Hill, Robert Wyatt, Gladys Knight, Urge Overkill, Lena Zavaroni, The Hollies and a duet by Neil Diamond and Shirley Bassey.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-14
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Shirley Bassey - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet
Overview: In 1985 Dame Shirley Bassey gave a performance to help raise money for the 1986 Commonwealth games that were held in Edinburgh in Scotland. Dame Shirley sang four songs: Nobody does it like me, Arthur's theme, You ain't heard nothing yet and This is my life.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-02-26
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David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
Overview: Ahead of her 80th birthday in Janurary 2017, comic actor David Walliams hosts this special night of entertainment paying tribute to Welsh diva Dame Shirley Bassey. Featuring songs, interviews and comedy sketches.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-24
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The Bing Crosby Show
Overview: Bing Crosby performs with special guests Bob Hope, Marion Ryan, Dave King, Terry-Thomas, and Shirley Bassey.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-12-11
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Shirley Bassey: A Special Lady
Overview: Recorded and broadcast by British TV (Thames Television) in 1980 with special guests Robert Goulet and Richard Clayderman
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-01
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More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
Overview: More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On features previously banned songs by the BBC including "Lola" by the Kinks, "Jackie" by Scott Walker and "(We Don't Need this) Fascist Groove Thang" by Heaven 17.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-11
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Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Overview: Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall is a charity music concert held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on 12 November 2009. The concert was organised by Take That singer Gary Barlow as one of a series of events to raise money for Children in Need 2009. The huge success of the concert inspired Barlow to organise Children in Need Rocks Manchester at the Manchester Arena, Manchester in 2011.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-19
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The Bond Sound: The Music of 007
Overview: Documentary discussing the many songs featured in the James Bond films
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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The World of James Bond
Overview: Elizabeth Hurley hosts a one hour documentary on the history of the James Bond film series to tie in with the seventeenth Bond film, GoldenEye.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-29
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The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
Overview: In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a spectacular stage built around the Queen Victoria Memorial, right in front of Buckingham Palace. Hit songs and show-stopping performances are promised, with hosts including Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart, Lenny Henry and Lee Mack. Proceedings conclude with HM the Queen lighting the National Beacon.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-03
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Overview: An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous songwriter Jimmy McHugh, recorded by everyone from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. While licensing these songs for movies, commercials, TV and Broadway shows, the singer journeys through the magic of his great-grandfather's stellar career.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-12
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An Audience with Des O'Connor
Overview: Des entertains a packed celebrity studio audience.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-20
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60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
Overview: A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years to celebrate BBC Two's diamond anniversary. All the performances featured originated on BBC Two and have formed an important part of the channel's output over its 60-year history. Featuring such musicians as Joni Mitchell, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley, Blondie and Queen.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-04-20
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