At the BBC
At the BBC is a program about music on BBC4. A selection of Sondheim's finest songs performed by some of the world's greatest stars at the BBC, including Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr, Michael Ball and Liza Minnelli. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 30 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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At the BBC
A selection of Sondheim's finest songs performed by some of the world's greatest stars at the BBC, including Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr, Michael Ball and Liza Minnelli.
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