Channel 4 to broadcast Final Live From Abbey Road programme
Category: News ReleaseFinal one-hour programme to air June 18th at 24:00 on Channel 4.
Live from Abbey Road, the much-loved music performance series which has broadcast on Channel 4 since January 2007, will end its long run on the channel with a final one-hour episode of classic performances. The award-winning series, filmed entirely at Abbey Road Studios without an audience or a presenter, had a total of one hundred episodes on Channel 4 over the twelve-year period. The series featured over one hundred thirty five world-class musical artists, performing songs old and new. The final show includes iconic performances from Muse, Ed Sheeran, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock and Corinne Bailey Rae, Florence and The Machine, LeAnn Rimes, Elbow and Michael Bublé.
Jonny Rothery, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor for Formats, Features and Music, commented, “It is hard to imagine a more fitting end to this fabulous series. We’ve loved having the shows on Channel 4 and hope our viewers have enjoyed the unique look and sound of these wonderful artists. Thank you to the artists and their record labels for their support over the years.”
Michael Gleason, producer of Live from Abbey Road, said, “Our superb team were honoured to work with Channel 4 and bring these brilliant musical artists to the television screen. While I’m sad to see the series end, I’m sure a new group of guardians will keep our recordings of the series safe for future generations. These recordings are truly a piece of music history.”
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