Synopsis

In what promises to be a glamorous and glittering affair, Trevor Nelson and Edith Bowman present highlights of Dame Shirley Bassey's special performance for the BBC Electric Proms from London's Roundhouse.

The British icon performs a set packed with classic tracks like Big Spender and Goldfinger, and premieres new songs from her forthcoming album The Performance, produced by Bond composer David Arnold.

In her first major show since Glastonbury 2007 and her only live show in 2009, Dame Shirley is joined on stage by the BBC Concert Orchestra, with guest appearances by album collaborators David Arnold, James Dean Bradfield from the Manic Street Preachers and Sheffield crooner Richard Hawley.

Credits

Director

Janet Crook

Producer

Serena Cross

Broadcasts

1. Sat 24 Oct 2009
   22:40
   BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
2. Sat 24 Oct 2009
   22:40
   BBC HD
3. Fri 6 Nov 2009
   21:00
   BBC HD
4. Sat 14 Nov 2009
   20:30
   BBC HD
5. Tue 24 Nov 2009
   23:35
   BBC Four