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Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

One of the most commercially successful acts of all time, UB40 enjoyed decades of huge success, selling over 70 million records with global hits including Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling in Love and I Got You Babe. But stardom and fame came at a price and the band found themselves victims of their own success; bankrupt and penniless. Featuring newly filmed interviews with Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Astro, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue and Jimmy Brown, the band recount their phenomenal rise to fame and speak with candour on their ongoing dispute that has split a family and a band, as they continue to tour as two separate groups - both using the name UB40.

English
  • Originally Aired December 2, 2016
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b084j56n
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Roger Penny Director