Later 25
A special celebration episode at London's Royal Albert Hall. Acts include Foo Fighters, Paul Weller, Van Morrison, Dizzee Rascal, Jorja Smith, Gregory Porter and KT Tunstall.
Jools Holland returns with a special celebration episode at London's Royal Albert Hall. With a variety of acts on the bill representing long-time show favourites alongside a handful of debuts - the very mix that has made Later's reputation for a quarter of a century - there is something for everyone.
They made their Later debut in 1997 and 20 years later, fresh from a sold-out O2 show, Foo Fighters combine songs from their ninth studio album Concrete and Gold with career classics. Paul Weller has seen his solo career go almost hand in hand with Later since his debut on the show in 1993 and performs acoustically with his band with songs ranging across his solo career, from Wild Wood to now. The original Celtic soul brother Van Morrison is on hand with numbers from his new Roll with the Punches long-player, and is joined by Chris Farlowe.
Dizzee Rascal has evolved from the grime underground into one of the UK's national treasures since debuting on Later in 2003, and plays one of his career bangers along with a track from his acclaimed comeback album Raskit. Twenty-year-old Brummie-cum-Londoner Jorja Smith makes her debut with a wise-beyond-her-years mix of hip hop and soul that has wooed the likes of Skepta and Drake. Gregory Porter is no stranger to the show, and performs with Jools, taking in the Nat King Cole songbook.
Fresh from collaborating with Gorillaz, the American-Colombian R'n'B bombshell Kali Uchis makes her Later debut, with songs from her eagerly anticipated second album. Previous Later performances from Camille have seen the French chanteuse scribble across her face and perform while lying on a rug, so anything is possible as she returns with songs from her latest album OUI.
Mali's Songhoy Blues will get everyone on their feet with funky choice cuts from their recent Resistance album. She famously made her TV debut on the show in 2004, and KT Tunstall reprises her Black Horse and the Cherry Tree at the Royal Albert Hall.
Since 1992, Later has hosted both legends and debutants, as well as bringing a whole range of music acts and performers to a wider audience, and after over 350 shows, it still continues to be the best showcase of live music on TV.
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Later's 25th anniversary - the best bits
Duration: 02:24
Music Played
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Foo Fighters
The Line
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Songhoy Blues
Bamako
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Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe & Jools Holland
I Can Tell
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Kali Uchis
Ridin Round
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Paul Weller
Wild Wood
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KT Tunstall
Black Horse & The Cherry Tree
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Foo Fighters
The Sky Is A Neighborhood
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Jorja Smith
Don't Watch Me Cry
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Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe & Jools Holland
Transformation
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Dizzee Rascal
Space
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Paul Weller
Out Of The Sinking
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Gregory Porter & Jools Holland
Mona Lisa
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Foo Fighters
All My Life
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Camille
Seeds
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Songhoy Blues
Mali Nord
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Kali Uchis & Jorja Smith
Tyrant
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Gregory Porter & Jools Holland
Sweet Country Love Song
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Foo Fighters
La Dee Da
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Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe & Jools Holland
Bring It On Home To Me
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Dizzee Rascal
Jus' A Rascal
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Paul Weller
The Cranes Are Back
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Camille
Tout Dit
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Foo Fighters
Times Like These
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Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe & Jools Holland
Gloria
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Jools Holland |
Performer | Foo Fighters |
Performer | Paul Weller |
Performer | Van Morrison |
Performer | Dizzee Rascal |
Performer | Jorja Smith |
Performer | Gregory Porter |
Performer | Kale Uchis |
Performer | Camille |
Performer | Songhoy Blues |
Performer | KT Tunstall |
Executive Producer | Mark Cooper |
Producer | Alison Howe |
Director | Janet Fraser-Crook |