Sam Smith to follow in Adele’s footsteps with special BBC programme
Smith is the latest singer to sign up for an hour-long music spectacular on BBC One.
Singer Sam Smith will debut new music and talk about his career in a new BBC One special.
The singer will be the subject of a BBC Music entertainment programme to be hosted by Fearne Cotton.
Smith said: “I’m so honoured and thankful to the BBC for giving me this opportunity to showcase some of my new music from my album in this amazing, intimate setting.
Cotton said: “As I’ve adored Sam’s voice since he performed on Radio 1’s Live Lounge in 2015, I jumped at the chance to present this show.
“I can’t wait to see him again, watch him perform new and old tracks and chat to him about his music and life.”
Bob Shennan, the BBC’s director of Radio and Music, expressed his delight at being able to “bring Sam to BBC One for what promises to be a very special show.”
The Hello singer pranked some of her fans during a stint which saw her disguise her identity and impersonate herself among other professional Adele impersonators.
The YouTube video of the skit has to-date been viewed more than 60 million times.
Styles and Grimshaw will discuss the 23-year-old’s eponymous number one debut album and the launch of his acting career.
Both Smith and Styles’ programme’s will air in November.
Tickets for Smith’s recording can be applied for from today on bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/live_at_the_bbc_17oct17
