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When Tina Turner Came to Britain

Using previously unheard interviews and told in her own words, When Tina Turner Came to Britain is the story of Tina Turner’s 50-year relationship with the UK, also featuring interviews with British musicians and fans who shared her journey. From her first visit, alongside Ike Turner, supporting the Rolling Stones in 1966, to her legendary 1983 comeback performance on C4’s The Tube and working with Heaven 17, Tina has always had a soft spot for the UK. With powerful and revealing testimony from the likes of Martyn Ware, Glenn Gregory, PP Arnold, Arlene Phillips and Skin, this one-hour documentary charts Tina’s incredible journey, overcoming challenge after challenge to become the undisputed queen of rock with a little help from her many British friends

English
  • Originally Aired December 25, 2022
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating Great Britain U
  • Network Great Britain BBC Two
  • Created April 15, 2023 by
    noelpettyeja
  • Modified January 13, 2024 by
    grimothy