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Rick Astley to appear on next edition of BBC’s Reel Stories
BBC has announced that they will be welcoming Rick Astley for an episode of Reel Stories in February 2026.
Rick Astley will join BBC Radio 2’s Dermot O’Leary for a retrospective interview about pivotal moments in Astley’s long-running career, from getting his start as the drummer-turned-lead-vocalist of soul group FBI, all the way up to the viral Rickrolling meme — which saw a rapid resurgence of his 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
“I loved doing Reel Stories with Dermot O’Leary, what a treat to be taken back to the start and come right through to today. Dermot is the perfect companion to go on that rollercoaster of emotion, love and thanks, Rick x,” Astley says of the experience.
“What a pleasure to spend time with Rick and hear him talk so openly about his memories from over the decades. I’ve long been a fan of his, and after recording this Reel Stories episode, have even more admiration for him as a performer and a person. There’s so much more to his story than we know, a really interesting and interested person. A true gent, wise soul and real talent. I hope that viewers enjoy this extended interview as much as I did,” O’Leary adds.
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