Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

The story

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer

Cast

K Kirsty MacCollSelf (archive footage) B Billy BraggSelf (archive footage) J Jennifer SaundersSelf (archive footage) D Dawn FrenchSelf (archive footage) S Steve LillywhiteSelf (archive footage) S Shane MacGowanSelf (archive footage) R Rowland RivronSelf (archive footage) S Simon BrintSelf (archive footage) S Shaun RyderSelf (archive footage) B BezSelf (archive footage) P Paul RyderSelf (archive footage) G Gary WhelanSelf (archive footage)

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M Mark DaySelf (archive footage) J Jools HollandSelf (archive footage) P Phill JupitusSelf (archive footage) J Jean NewloveSelf (archive footage)