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Episode 4

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In this fourth and final episode, and with just days until the bands are due to appear on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, disaster strikes.

In this fourth and final episode, and with just days until the bands are due to appear on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, disaster strikes. Carol, Lady Leshurr’s charismatic 72-year-old bass player, has been struck down with Covid-19, so they need to find a replacement. With just four days to go, 65-year-old Brian, whose last gig was at his local village hall, agrees to stand in. 'If I hadn’t taken the chance, I’d never have forgiven myself,' he says.

In a last-ditch attempt to help her lead singer’s performance on stage, Lady Leshurr brings in X Factor finalist Fleur East to boost Bette’s confidence.

Meanwhile, Martin Kemp is concerned about 74-year-old Jimmy’s voice and whether Leburn will be able to pull off his guitar solo.

Finally, the two rock bands cross the Solent to join the Isle of Wight Festival, which is already in full swing. The ageing rockers join the crowds, dancing, trying out the festival glitter paint and marvelling at the scale of main stage. It is not until they are due on stage that the nerves and excitement kick in as they get ready for the gig of a lifetime.

It is time to find out who will be voted the best band based on their performances. Will it be Martin Kemp’s band with their rock classic Alright Now, or Lady Leshurr’s band with their reggae mash-up?

This final episode is so much more than just a competition about two bands. As 77-year-old Bette says, 'People look at me and think – poor old thing. That’s what I want to change on stage today.' Both bands hope to change those perceptions and prove that older musicians have the talent and drive to rock one of the biggest stages in the world.

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Wed 23 Mar 2022 23:40

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Music Played

  • AC/DC

    Shoot To Thrill

  • AC/DC

    Back In Black (Dj Mix)

  • Lonnie Mack

    Memphis Tennessee

  • The Ventures

    Walk Don't Run

  • Primal Scream

    Rocks

  • Primal Scream

    Rocks

  • The Lively Ones

    Surf Rider

  • Elbow

    One Day Like This

  • Spandau Ballet

    Gold

  • Eddie & the Hot Rods

    Do Anything You Wanna Do

  • LCD Soundsystem

    All My Friends

  • AC/DC

    Bad Boy Boogie

  • The Who

    The Seeker (Glastonbury 2015)

  • Coldplay

    Clocks

  • Muse

    Feeling Good

  • M83

    My Tears Are Becoming a Sea

  • Suede

    To The Birds

  • Elbow

    Open Arms

  • David Bowie

    'Heroes'

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Marcus Garvey
Director Bart Corpe
Director Zoe Millard
Producer Bart Corpe
Producer Zoe Millard
Producer Katrina Risk
Series Producer Helen Richards
Executive Producer Dan Barraclough
Production Company RDF Television

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