Film

Roy Orbison at the BBC

2023 · 32m

A deep-dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison – full-time rock 'n’ roll legend, part-time Traveling Wilbury and the man Elvis famously described as ‘the best singer in the world’. The Big O’s story was in many ways a tragic one, full of family tragedies and heartbreak, and his extraordinary voice captured all those emotions and more, bringing a new dimension to popular music. This programme features some of the hits that had fans eraptured and fellow music superstars singing his praises, with performances from his many visits to the UK including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman.

Roy Orbison

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Jeff Lynne

Self (archive footage)

• Shelley TaltonProducer

Release date

February 4, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

32m