'Extraordinary' story of Susan Boyle is coming to the BBC
The BBC has announced a one-off special celebrating the life and unexpected true story of Susan Boyle.
Susan Boyle's life story is to be told in a new BBC documentary.
The 65-year-old singer rose to fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, where she finished as a runner-up after shocking the world with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream during the auditions, going on to become a household name.
The new 45-minute documentary special, with the working title There's Only One Susan Boyle, is being made by Tern TV and will air this festive season on BBC One Scotland and iPlayer.
Susan said: "I'm delighted to be sharing my story in this new documentary with the team at Tern.
"My life changed overnight after Britain's Got Talent, and it has been an extraordinary and unexpected journey ever since.
"I hope the programme reminds viewers to stay true to themselves and follow their dreams."
As announced by the BBC, the programme will "tell the story of the woman behind the voice, featuring an exclusive interview with the popular singer alongside insights from friends, collaborators and fans".
The broadcaster teased: "Audiences will be taken on a journey from Susan’s childhood through to the audition that changed everything.
"The uplifting documentary will explore the wild, funny, moving and often surreal years that have brought her to the life she lives today."
Heather Kane-Darling, Commissioning Editor for BBC Scotland, hailed the beloved performer's story as "one of the most remarkable and uplifting to come out of Scotland in recent decades".
Heather said: "From a small town in West Lothian to stages around the world, her journey has inspired millions.
"This warm, honest and entertaining portrait of a truly unique Scottish talent will be a festive treat for our audiences."
And David Marshall, Creative Director at Tern TV,
said that her story "continues to inspire".
He added: "We are hugely excited to be working with BBC Scotland and BBC Music to bring this unmistakably Scottish story to screens.
"More than a decade and a half since she first wowed the nation, Susan's story continues to inspire, and in her own words we get to hear how that one moment in time changed her life forever and made her a true national treasure."
Susan, who became affectionately known as SUBO, was catapulted to superstardom when she auditioned for BGT.
She left Simon Cowell and his fellow judges speechless as the audience gave her performance a standing ovation, with clips quickly going viral on YouTube.
To date, her audition has been viewed more than 264 million times online.
