South Bank Show - Annie Lennox
Sunday 25 November 2007 10:45pm - 11:45pm on ITV1.

Annie Lennox gives us exclusive access to an exciting and intimate rehearsal with her band, and gives an insight into the thrill of preparing for a live performance, which enables her to re-interpret her recordings to give the audience something completely unique. We see her mesmerising performance at a peace concert, showcasing an artist not afraid of pushing boundaries, with a voice that shines and soars.

Melvyn Bragg talks to Annie Lennox, providing a rare and exclusive insight into this very private star. She talks candidly about her life, from her sheltered upbringing in Aberdeen to her arrival at the Royal Academy Of Music where, on her first day, she realised she would never make it as a flautist. Also covered is her decision at 21 to become a singer, and her “hell of a journey” with Dave Stewart, through to launching her solo career.

Annie talks about her fourth solo album, Songs Of Mass Destruction, which lends her voice to how she feels about the world and the human race, and how writing music saw her through her devastating marriage break up.

In a career that has spanned over 25 years, including the 15 years since Annie released her first solo album, Diva, no other British female artist has achieved as much. Over 78 million sales across the globe, and 33 hit singles, complement the four Grammies, 11 BRITS, five Ivor Novellos, an Oscar, and two Golden Globes amongst other accolades. In addition to her artistic achievements, Annie is a celebrated activist and humanitarian.

Still leading the way, The South Bank Show is the first ITV1 programme to be available on the internet in both podcast (audio) and vodcast (video) format at www.itv.com/southbank .