Michael Buble at the BBC: the swing singer plays the hits, goes undercover, and speaks to Claudia Winkleman

The Canadian singer is the star of an entertaining hour of songs and laughs
Slick: Michael Buble plays hits past and present in a BBC special
BBC / Guy Levy
Ben Travis3 November 2016

Evidently it proved a success - now we get another hour-long extravaganza with a mix of live music and easy-going chat with a family favourite.

Michael Buble is the subject this time around - the 41 year-old Canadian who’s schmoozed his way into CD collections the world over.

Just weeks after the release of his latest studio album, Nobody But Me, Buble’s BBC special sees him belt out new and old hits backed by a 30-strong orchestra in Manchester.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman is on presenting duties, talking to Buble about his life, career and everything in between.

While the chat is entertaining, the comedy segments work too - last year saw Adele's go undercover as an Adele tribute singer in a genuinely funny and heartwarming video that racked up over 52 million views on YouTube.

Buble's isn't quite has good, but he gives it a good go. The heartthrob is given a freaky make-under with a scary new prosthetic face and - gasp - a man bun.

With a South African accent, he ventures out onto the streets of London and does a spot of karaoke in a department store as he shows off a new stereo system.

It’s a slick and entertaining hour of TV that proves once again why Buble is so popular - and his singing is genuinely fantastic.

After watching Buble at the BBC, you’ll be digging out his Christmas CD in no time.

BBC One, 8pm

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