Susan Boyle to tell her story in BBC documentary

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

Susan Boyle will feature in a BBC documentary airing on Hogmanay, telling her story from her Scotland childhood to global stardom.

West Lothian singer Susan Boyle will feature in a BBC documentary airing on Hogmanay. The programme will include an interview with the 65-year-old and insights from friends and fans, along with archive footage spanning her childhood through her breakthrough performance on Britain's Got Talent in 2009.

Boyle became an overnight sensation after that audition and has since sold over 25 million records with two Grammy nominations. Boyle said: 'I'm delighted to be sharing my story in this new documentary with the team at Tern. My life changed overnight after Britain's Got Talent, and it has been an extraordinary and unexpected journey ever since. I hope the programme reminds viewers to stay true to themselves and follow their dreams.' She recently announced a comeback, recording new material in Glasgow and posting pictures on social media in May sporting a new blonde bob hairstyle.

How it is being reported

• Susan Boyle's remarkable rise to fame to be celebrated in BBC Hogmanay documentaryBBC announces Hogmanay documentary celebrating SuBo’s rise to prominenceEdinburgh Evening News · 9 Oct, 12:27
• Susan Boyle documentary to air on BBC at HogmanayA new documentary exploring Susan Boyle's dramatic rise to fame will air on Hogmanay.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 9 Oct, 11:48
• West Lothian icon Susan Boyle will 'tell her own story' in new BBC documentary"Her journey has inspired millions"Edinburgh Live · 9 Oct, 11:10

In this story: Susan Boyle · BBC · West Lothian · Scotland · Britain's Got Talent

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