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Cleo Laine at the BBC

A look back at the singer's finest moments on the BBC, shown to coincide with her 95th birthday. Britain's 'First Lady of Jazz" became a star after joining The John Dankworth Seven in the 1950s, later marrying the bandleader. Internationally renowned for her mastery of the scat singing style, Cleo has now enjoyed over six decades of success and acclaim here and across the world. Featuring renditions of Send in the Clowns and I Love You Porgy, and duets with John Williams, Dudley Moore, Tony Bennett and her late husband Johnny Dankworth.

English
  • Originally Aired October 28, 2022
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network Great Britain BBC Four
  • Production Company Great Britain BBC Studios
  • Created November 11, 2022 by
    beeswax
  • Modified August 10, 2024 by
    grimothy