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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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00:01
The Shadows
Apache
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00:01
The Shadows
Foot Tapper
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00:01
The Shadows
Apache
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00:02
Cliff Richard & The Drifters
Move It
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00:03
Cliff Richard
That'll Be The Day
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00:04
The Shadows
Man of Mystery (Stereo)
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00:06
Johnny Parker's Washboard Band
The Fox's Tail
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00:06
Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
Bring A Little Water Sylvie
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00:07
Lonnie Donegan
Cumberland Gap
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00:07
The Shadows
Bongo Blues
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00:08
The Drifters
Feelin' Fine
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00:09
The Shadows
Driftin'
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00:10
The Shadows
Jet Black
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00:11
Cliff Richard
I Got A Feeling
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00:11
The Shadows
Be Bop A Lula (Live)
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00:11
Cliff Richard
Too Much
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00:11
Cliff Richard & The Shadows
Apron Strings
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00:12
Cliff Richard
Down The Line
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00:12
Cliff Richard
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
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00:12
The Shadows
Saturday Dance (Mono)
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00:14
Cliff Richard
Ready Teddy
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00:16
The Shadows
See You In My Drums
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00:17
Crane River Jazz Band
I'm Travelling
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00:27
The Who
My Generation
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00:28
The Shadows
Kon-Tiki
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00:28
The Shadows
Atlantis
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00:32
The Shadows
Shazam!
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00:33
Cliff Richard
Bachelor Boy (Film Version)
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00:34
Cliff Richard
Seven Days to a Holiday
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00:36
Cliff Richard & The Shadows
The Young Ones
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00:36
Cliff Richard
Dancing Shoes
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00:36
Cliff Richard
We Say Yeah
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00:38
Cliff Richard
Widow Twankey's Song
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00:38
Cliff Richard
Dragon Dance
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00:39
Cliff Richard
Emperor Theme: Chinese Street Scene
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00:44
The Who
Out In The Street
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00:44
The Shadows
Sleepwalk
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00:47
Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Simplify Your Head
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00:48
Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Tiny Robin
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00:46
Marvin, Welch & Farrar
Lady of The Morning
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00:50
The Shadows
Let Me Be The One
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00:51
The Shadows
F.B.I
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00:51
The Shadows
F.B.I
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00:52
The Shadows
Apache
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00:54
The Shadows
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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00:54
The Shadows
Cavatina
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00:55
Cliff Richard
Young Ones
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00:59
Hank Marvin
The Young Ones
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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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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