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When Tina Turner Came to Britain

Using previously unheard interviews, told in her own words and by those around her, this is the story of Tina Turner鈥檚 50-year relationship with the UK since her first visit in 1966.

Using previously unheard interviews and told in her own words, When Tina Turner Came to Britain is the story of Tina Turner鈥檚 50-year relationship with the UK, also featuring interviews with British musicians and fans who shared her journey.

From her first visit alongside Ike Turner, supporting the Rolling Stones in 1966, to her legendary 1983 comeback performance on C4鈥檚 The Tube and working with Heaven 17, Tina has always had a soft spot for the UK. With powerful and revealing testimony from the likes of Martyn Ware, Glenn Gregory, PP Arnold, Arlene Phillips and Skin, this one-hour documentary charts Tina鈥檚 incredible journey, overcoming challenge after challenge to become the undisputed queen of rock with a little help from her many British friends.

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59 minutes

Last on

Fri 24 May 2024 23:10
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Music Played

  • The Crystals

    Then He Kissed Me

  • Them

    Please Don't Go

  • The Rolling Stones

    Jumpin' Jack Flash

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Gimme Some Lovin'

  • Ike & Tina Turner

    A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Every day)

  • The Drifters

    Under The Boardwalk

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Proud Mary

  • Heaven 17

    Temptation

  • Tina Turner

    Ball Of Confusion

  • Tina Turner

    Private Dancer

  • Tina Turner

    Better Be Good To Me

  • Tina Turner

    Let's Dance (Live)

  • Tina Turner

    I Don't Wanna Fight

Credits

Director Dhivya Kate Chetty
Editor James Alcock
Executive Producer Mark Robinson
Production Company Wise Owl Films

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