Overview
- Dermot O’Leary conducts the in‑depth conversation for the BBC’s music profile series, with Astley reflecting on decades of work.
- Themed programming on the night will replay his 2023 Glastonbury Pyramid Stage set and include a Stock Aitken Waterman compilation special.
- The episode traces his path from early band FBI and the SAW hit‑making era to stepping back for family, the Rickrolling revival, and later milestones including 2016’s 50 and Glastonbury 2023.
- Astley called the filming a treat that retraced his journey, while O’Leary praised him as a generous and thoughtful interviewee.
- The timing complements newly announced 2026 live plans, including a UK tour with Gabrielle as special guest and an Isle of Wight Festival slot.