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Songbook profiles some of the world’s greatest song writers. Filmed in HD, each episode features exclusive acoustic performances and interviews with the legends responsible for some of the most famous songs of our times.

How did these songs come to be writ en? What was the inspiration? What was the process? And how do they sound when performed “unplugged” by the composer? Each acclaimed songwriter discusses his or her unique musical inspiration and writing processes before giving an exclusive intimate acoustic performance of some of their seminal songs.

Featured artists include: RAY DAVIES, JAMES BLUNT, DURAN DURAN, PHIL COLLINS, MICK HUCKNALL, JARVIS COCKER, DONOVAN, DON MCLEAN, LEIBER and STOLLER, DAVE STEWART (EURYTHMICS), SERGE PIZZORNO (KASABIAN) and KT TUNSTALL.

“Sky Arts has created a simple but stunning format with Songbook.”
Broadcast

A Liberty Bell & Joly Good TV Production for Sky Arts
Episodes available: 30 x 60’ (HD)