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A look at the relative merits of the bands
About This Program
An expert panel of musicians, composers, critics and industry insiders analyse the relative merits of two of the biggest bands in history to see who truly reigns supreme. The programme dives deep into the archives and crunches the data, from sales and streams to awards and chart-toppers, to uncover who comes out on top. Alongside timeless hits, unforgettable performances and insider anecdotes, there are dissections of some of the bands' most famous songs with help from Erasure's Andy Bell and KT Tunstall, while fashion designer Zandra Rhodes opens her archives to reveal some of Freddie Mercury's most unforgettable stage outfits
Abba vs Queen: Who Are the Greatest? broadcasts on 5 at 8:00pm, Friday, 26 December 2025. (Subtitles)
