Pauline McLynn narrates an affectionate portrait of popular Irish entertainer Val Doonican, as famous for his props such as cardigans and rocking chair as for his easy-listening style. From 1964-1986 he led the BBC1 ratings, his particular brand of laid-back entertainment surviving the revolutionary 60s, IRA campaigns and a variety of changing musical styles. His hits included Walk Tall and The Special Years as well as a number of comic 'Oirish' songs. At the age of 80, Val still performs but the sweaters and his faithful rocking chair are nowhere to be seen. Includes interviews with Rolf Harris, John Williams, Gerry Anderson and Gloria Hunniford.
| Title | Legends - Season 2007 Episode 13 : Val Doonican Rocks |
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| Last Air Date | 2012-08-03 |
| Number of Episodes | 35 |
| Number of Seasons | 7 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, |
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Episodes List
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 1 Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
2007-07-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 2 Doris Day: Virgin Territory Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007-09-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 3 Alma Cogan - Fabulous Alma Cogan - Fabulous
2007-09-18A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 4 Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours
2007-10-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 5 Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat
2007-10-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 6 Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
2007-10-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 7 Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You
2007-10-19A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 8 Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
2007-10-26A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 9 Louis Prima - King of the Swingers Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
2007-11-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 10 The Dankworths The Dankworths
2007-11-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 11 Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
2007-11-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 12 James Last: Non Stop Dancing James Last: Non Stop Dancing
2007-11-27A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 13 Val Doonican Rocks Val Doonican Rocks
2007-12-05A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 14 Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
2007-12-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
