Joan Armatrading

Acting

Joan Armatrading

Born 1950-12-09 · Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading CBE (/ˈɑːrməˌtreɪdɪŋ/, born 9 December 1950) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her first major commercial success came with her third and fourth albums, Joan Armatrading (1976) and Show Some Emotion (1977), and she continues to play live and record studio albums. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Armatrading has also been nominated twice for BRIT Awards as Best Female Artist. She received an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection in 1996. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Armatrading, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Becoming Victoria Wood poster
6.0

A feature length documentary celebrating the life of Britain’s beloved comedy icon Victoria Wood delving into the complex inner world of this national treasure nearly ten years after her passing. Victoria Wood remains one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers – a northern comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona – the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer – lay a young woman navigating insecurity, anger, and self-doubt. Told in her own words and through the voices of those who knew her best, the film uncovers the formative experiences and personal battles that powered Victoria’s unmatched ability to make the nation laugh. The film will explore never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame.

Becoming Victoria Wood

2026

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute poster
6.5

Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988

Joan Armatrading at Asylum Chapel poster
8.0

One of the world's greatest singer-songwriters, Joan Armatrading, does what she does best, accompanied by a full live band. Filmed at Asylum Chapel, London, in 2021, the show contains a plethora of new songs and classic tracks from across Joan's successful career - including Better Life, Consequences, Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot, Down to Zero and Me, Myself, I.

Joan Armatrading at Asylum Chapel

2022

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980 poster
7.0

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980

1980

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 poster
8.0

The Prince's Trust celebrates it's 10th anniversary in 1986 with a concert at Wembley Arena featuring a variety of rock stars and attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1

1986

Acoustic at the BBC poster
4.8

A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.

Acoustic at the BBC

2011

Louder Than Rock poster
4.0

In this compelling documentary, we follow the life of Caleb Quaye, the complicated guitarist behind some of the world's most famous musicians such as Elton John, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Hall & Oates, among others.

Louder Than Rock

2023

Joan Armatrading: Sight and Sound in Concert poster
NR

A concert performance from the Hammersmith Odeon in 1977

Joan Armatrading: Sight and Sound in Concert

1977

Joan Armatrading: Me Myself I poster
8.0

Granting unprecedented access, Joan Armatrading tells her life story, both as a songwriter and as a performer. Features key performances from Joan and many of the musicians she has influenced.

Joan Armatrading: Me Myself I

2019

Joan Armatrading - Live at the Royal Albert Hall poster
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Live at Royal Albert Hall, recorded at the prestigious London venue as part of the sold-out world tour supporting This Charming Life. It took her through North America, Europe, and the U.K. Backed by bassist John Giblin, drummer and saxophonist Gary Foote, and keyboardist Spencer Cozens. The show was recorded in a four r-camera shoot and captures the concert -- and two performances from Denver.

Joan Armatrading - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2011

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An intimate film portrait of Joan Armatrading and her music.

Track Record

1986

Joan Armatrading - Track Record poster
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An intimate film portrait of Joan Armatrading and her music. Includes concert performances of Show Some Emotion, Willow, Drop The Pilot, Me Myself I, Heaven, Call Me Names, Love and Affection, Rosie, I'm Lucky, Frustration, Bottom To The Top and more plus two videos: Kind Words and Temptation. Video is part documentary, part travelog, part clip compilation and part concert performance.

Joan Armatrading - Track Record

1983

The Old Grey Whistle Test: Live for One Night Only poster
NR

Hosted by Bob Harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive to mark 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast. Featuring performances from Peter Frampton, Richard Thompson, and Albert Lee among others. Guests include Dave Stewart, Joan Armatrading, Ian Anderson, Chris Difford and Kiki Dee along with fans such as Danny Baker and Al Murray. A night of reminiscence, great music and fun.

The Old Grey Whistle Test: Live for One Night Only

2018