Girls Aloud: Ten Years at the Top
GenreDocumentary
StarringGirls Aloud
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkITV
Release15 December 2012 (2012-12-15)

Girls Aloud: Ten Years at the Top is a documentary released to coincide with the tenth anniversary of British all-female pop group Girls Aloud. The documentary follows Girls Aloud from their formation on the ITV reality television programme Popstars: The Rivals to their reunion after a three-year hiatus.

Summary

The documentary follows Girls Aloud's ten years as a band in three distinctive parts: The Definitive History, Solo Projects and Back Together Again.[1] New interviews and previously unseen footage are featured.[2] The documentary is narrated by Davina McCall, who hosted Popstars: The Rivals.

The first portion of the documentary begins with Girls Aloud's formation on the ITV reality television programme Popstars: The Rivals, airing the girls' first auditions and archived footage.

The second part of the documentary explores Girls Aloud's solo endeavours during the band's three-year hiatus. Cheryl Cole's successful solo career and recent headlining tour are highlighted, while Nadine Coyle's Los Angeles bar, Sarah Harding's film appearances, Nicola Roberts' "passion for fashion" and make-up range Dainty Doll, and Kimberley Walsh's stage career are "given a cursory nod."[1] Nicola's solo career and the critical acclaim her debut album received was mentioned in the documentary. Nadine's solo album was also briefly mentioned.

The third section focuses on the band's tenth anniversary reunion, joining them as they prepare for their comeback. The documentary has a behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot for their single "Something New", the press conference announcing their return, and preparations for their first live performances in over three years.[2]

Broadcast and ratings

The documentary aired at 9pm on 15 December 2012 on ITV. It attracted 2.3 million viewers, a 10.5% share of the audience.[3]

Cast

Girls Aloud

References

  1. ^ a b Jane Rackham (13 December 2012). "Girls Aloud – Ten Years at the Top". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Girls Aloud: Ten Years At The Top; Documentary on ITV1 at 9pm". TV Newsroom. 15 December 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  3. ^ Paul Millar (16 December 2012). "Celebrity 'Take Me Out' pulls in 3.8m viewers". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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