Main content
Alan Yentob Remembers... Ella Fitzgerald
Alan Yentob shares the fascinating story of how the 1974 broadcast of the great Ella Fitzgerald singing in Ronnie Scott鈥檚 nightclub came about.
Alan Yentob shares the fascinating story of how the 1974 broadcast of the great Ella Fitzgerald singing in Ronnie Scott鈥檚 nightclub came about.
In a tale of tenacity combined with new camera technology, Alan recounts how, as a young TV producer, he managed to persuade Ella鈥檚 manager to let the 91福利社 film Ella in full flight at London鈥檚 home of jazz, capturing forever what is now considered to be a performance of true musical significance.
Last on
Sat 30 May 2026
00:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alan Yentob |
| Producer | Simon Catt |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
Broadcasts
Sat 30 Mar 2024 22:30- Mon 9 Jun 2025 03:05
- Sat 30 May 2026 00:00
Featured in...
![]()
Music Documentaries
For music lovers, uncover the stories in this collection that explore all things music.
![]()
The Extraordinary sounds of Ella Fitzgerald
A Timeless Collection of Musical Brilliance by Ella Fitzgerald.
