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Big Bill Blues

First transmitted in 1985, hard blues meets film noir as Big Bill Broonzy sings and plays in a Belgian nightclub back in the 1950s.

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23 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Jul 1985 01:05
BBC Two except East & South East

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BBC Four Blues Collection

BBC Four Blues Collection
This programme is part a collection of BBC programmes featuring influential blues musicians, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Sonny Boy Williamson.

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Credit

Performer Big Bill Broonzy

Broadcast

  • Sun 28 Jul 1985 01:05
    BBC Two except East & South East

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