Mercury Prize - 2008 - Live
Mercury Prize: 2008: Live is no longer available. Programmes are available for a limited number of days after broadcast. Why?
Mercury Prize - 2008 - Live
Whilst Radiohead, Elbow, Alex Turner (The Last Shadow Puppets) and Gruff Rhys (Neon Neon) have walked down this red carpet before, in a prize known for highlighting exciting new talent they will rub shoulders with debut acts such as Laura Marling, Rachel Unthank And The Winterset and Portico Quartet, alongside other contenders Robert Plant And Alison Krauss, British Sea Power, Estelle, Adele and Burial. (R)
- Broadcast on:
- BBC Two, 10:00pm Tuesday 9th September 2008
- First broadcast:
- Tuesday 9th September 2008
- Duration:
- 29 minutes
- Available until:
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