The Shadows at Sixty
The story of The Shadows, told to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary using unseen archive, personal testimony and interviews with both the band and those they have influenced.
A look back at the incredible success of The Shadows as they celebrate their sixtieth anniversary. Starting from where they began as The Drifters to then becoming the backing band for Cliff Richard and enjoying huge success in their own right, the programme celebrates The Shadows’ achievements across a time of constant change within the social, cultural and musical landscape.
The Shadows were at the forefront of the UK beat boom generation and the first backing group to emerge as big stars in their own right. Using unseen archive, personal testimony and interviews with the band, along with those they influenced, including Brian May, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, The Shadows at Sixty is not just a trip down memory lane, but an in-depth, often emotional story of a group’s journey through six decades.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:01The Shadows
Apache
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00:01The Shadows
Foot Tapper
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00:01The Shadows
Apache
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00:02Cliff Richard & The Drifters
Move It
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00:03Cliff Richard
That'll Be The Day
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00:04The Shadows
Man of Mystery (Stereo)
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00:06Johnny Parker's Washboard Band
The Fox's Tail
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00:06Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
Bring A Little Water Sylvie
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00:07Lonnie Donegan
Cumberland Gap
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00:07The Shadows
Bongo Blues
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00:08The Drifters
Feelin' Fine
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00:09The Shadows
Driftin'
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00:10The Shadows
Jet Black
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00:11Cliff Richard
I Got A Feeling
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00:11The Shadows
Be Bop A Lula (Live)
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00:11Cliff Richard
Too Much
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00:11Cliff Richard & The Shadows
Apron Strings
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00:12Cliff Richard
Down The Line
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00:12Cliff Richard
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
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00:12The Shadows
Saturday Dance (Mono)
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00:14Cliff Richard
Ready Teddy
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00:16The Shadows
See You In My Drums
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00:17Crane River Jazz Band
I'm Travelling
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00:27The Who
My Generation
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00:28The Shadows
Kon-Tiki
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00:28The Shadows
Atlantis
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00:32The Shadows
Shazam!
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00:33Cliff Richard
Bachelor Boy (Film Version)
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00:34Cliff Richard
Seven Days to a Holiday
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00:36Cliff Richard & The Shadows
The Young Ones
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00:36Cliff Richard
Dancing Shoes
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00:36Cliff Richard
We Say Yeah
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00:38Cliff Richard
Widow Twankey's Song
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00:38Cliff Richard
Dragon Dance
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00:39Cliff Richard
Emperor Theme: Chinese Street Scene
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00:44The Who
Out In The Street
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00:44The Shadows
Sleepwalk
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00:47Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Simplify Your Head
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00:48Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Tiny Robin
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00:46Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Lady of The Morning
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00:50The Shadows
Let Me Be The One
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00:51The Shadows
F.B.I
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00:51The Shadows
F.B.I
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00:52The Shadows
Apache
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00:54The Shadows
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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00:54The Shadows
Cavatina
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00:55Cliff Richard
Young Ones
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00:59Hank Marvin
The Young Ones
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Cliff Richard |
| Interviewed Guest | Hank Marvin |
| Interviewed Guest | Bruce Welch |
| Interviewed Guest | Brian Bennett |
| Narrator | Gina McKee |
| Executive Producer | Mira King |
| Producer | Satiyesh Manoharajah |
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 May 2020 21:30
- Sat 2 May 2020 01:30
- Sat 12 Dec 2020 22:30
- Fri 29 Oct 2021 21:00
- Sat 30 Oct 2021 02:45
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