The voice that defined a generation finally gets her standing ovation.
A special tribute to the much-loved star, who died in August 2022 at the age of 73 after a music career spanning over five decades and years spent raising awareness of breast cancer.
Acting
Her charm still radiates through decades-old footage.
Production
Curated BBC archive spanning 55 years of performances.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Her 1981 'Physical' video was banned by some TV stations for being too suggestive — for aerobics.
The BBC specifically chose footage where she controlled the narrative, a deliberate contrast to tabloid coverage of her final years.
GB
