Movie: …Sings Musicals

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald

Self (archive footage)

JAŸ-Z
JAŸ-Z

Self (archive footage)

Terry Hall
Terry Hall

Self (archive footage)

Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee

Self (archive footage)

Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Captain Sensible
Captain Sensible

Self (archive footage)

Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck

Self (archive footage)

Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross

Self (archive footage)

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    …Sings Musicals

  • Overview

    BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie.

  • Release Date

    2012-01-15

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    7

  • Rating:

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  • Languages:

    English

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