LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Death of pop star Mel Appleby

Genre

Interview; Press conference; Obituary; Music

TX Date

19 Jan 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:33

Description

Camilla Affleck reports on the illness and death of 24 year-old pop star Mel Appleby, one half of the chart topping duo Mel and Kim. Includes music by Mel and Kim; archive clips of Mel Appleby and record producer Pete Waterman talking about her illness.

Contributors

Pete Waterman; Camilla Affleck; Melanie Appleby

Keywords

Deaths; Performers; Musicians; Popular music; Cancer; Mel and Kim; Melanie Appleby

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