Michelle McManus looks back on Scottish talent show stars

Best on the Box choice for Friday, December 22nd…

Twenty years on from her triumphant Pop Idol win, Scottish singing sensation Michelle McManus reflects on her incredible rollercoaster career, revisiting iconic TV talent moments when Scots stars captured the hearts of the nation.

From Pop Idol to Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice to The X Factor, this one-off programme reveals the story of how Baillieston barmaid Michelle became a record-breaking Scots chart-topper with her No.1 smash, All This Time.

Michelle also meets global superstar – and former X Factor judge – Robbie Williams, TV presenter pal Kate Thornton and Scots singing sensation Susan Boyle who give their insights into the TV talent show phenomenon. As well as these key music industry movers and shakers, Michelle spends time with her loving and supportive parents, John and Helen who reflect on their daughter’s enduring success.

Michelle McManus: After All This Time also checks in with Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice winners, Jai McDowell and Stevie McCrorie, as well as The X Factor’s Shereen Cutkelvin and Nicholas McDonald to find out where they are now following their five minutes of fame.

Michelle McManus: After All This Time, on BBC Scotland channel, tonight (Friday 22 December) 10.30 pm. Viewers outside of Scotland can catch the programme on the iPlayer.