Fame Academy 2
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This article is about the second series of the BBC
's Fame Academy TV programme, first broadcast in the UK over thirteen weeks in July - October 2003. It was won by Alex Parks
.
incorporated some format changes from the previous year's series, Fame Academy 1
. Cat Deeley
and Patrick Kielty
continued as lead presenters. Songwriting teacher, Pam Sheyne, did not return, and the role of dance teacher, Kevin Adams, was reduced. Headteacher, Richard Park, adopted a nasty, Simon Cowell
-style persona. Carrie Grant
's husband, David Grant
, joined the series as an extra voice coach. Bee Gee Robin Gibb
joined the show as a judge for the live shows. The judging panel held the casting vote in the event of a draw.
The live 'singing for survival' shows were moved to Saturday nights. Instead of taking place at Shepperton Studios
, they took place at the Academy itself, on a tiny stage in the entrance hall to Witanhurst
, with the audience of family and friends positioned on the staircases above. Highlight shows were axed from BBC One
, and broadcast on BBC Three
. Round-the-clock streaming was available on Freeview, as before, but without any interactive features.
For the first two weeks, the final 25 contestants performed and the public voted for 13 to enter the Academy. Six contestants performed in each of these four shows (seven in the first) with the two (three in the first show) with the most votes from the public gaining a place in the Academy and the two with the least votes being eliminated. The fate of the remaining two was decided by the students who had already qualified, with one of the two being 'saved' and given a place in the Academy.
The elimination mechanism for the rest of the series was also changed, apparently in order to compete with Pop Idol
. The public were asked to vote for their favourite contestants from across the field. The three with the fewest public votes were then deemed to be "at risk". At this tense moment in the showdown each week, the judges would vote to save one, and then the students were required to vote to save one of the remaining two, and to state the reasons for their choice. This system — considered to be distasteful by many viewers — was used until the penultimate week, from which point the judges no longer had a vote. For the Final Three, the outcome was entirely in the hands of the viewing public.
As a result of this, the content of the live shows also changed. With each student singing for survival every week there was less time available to showcase the students' other performing skills. Duets and group songs, and the students' own compositions, could not be included in the show until later in the series when fewer contestants remained. The change of venue to a much smaller space also limited students to more static performances.
The series started controversially, as it was revealed that several of the contestants already had songwriting contracts, although none were actually signed to recording contracts.
Highlights shown on the live streaming included late-night singing sessions around the piano; Peter's outrageous behaviour on his trips outside the Academy, his rows with Kevin, and his later relationship with Carolynne; Alex and Carolynne being punished for communicating off camera; Alistair getting drunk, climbing into Louise's bed, and apologising the following day; and the finalists' last evening which culminated in a game of 'Truth or Dare' with Alistair stripping to his shirt.
The final of the competition was shown as two separate live programmes, to allow viewers to cast their votes for the last two contestants during the interval. The first show was aired at 6.30pm. Viewers were then able to vote for their favourite and the contestant with the least votes was eliminated, with the two winners going on to the final showdown which began later the same evening at 9.30pm.
On the first showdown each of the three contestants performed two songs - one new cover and the student's favourite song that they had performed during the series. The series judges were joined by guest judge, radio and TV presenter Jonathan Ross
, and gave their opinions on air.
Alistair and Alex were voted through to the final, and each performed another cover song chosen by the producers; Alex sang a John Lennon
song, "Imagine
"; Alistair sang "Everything I Own
" by Bread
. They each performed one of their own compositions, and performed two duets with each other and with guest singer Daniel Bedingfield
. Paul McCartney
also made an appearance to introduce Alex and Alistair's duet of the Beatles
song "Let It Be
".
The judges again gave their opinions of each contestant on air and guest celebrities in the invited audience were also asked to comment on the performances. The contestant who gained the most viewers' votes by the end of the programme was then declared the winner.
The final was considered to be highly controversial by many viewers. The majority of celebrity guests present, including Lenny Henry
and Jonathan Ross
, were highly enthusiastic in their support for Alex, with little corresponding support being shown for the other contestants. An unscripted outburst in favour of Alex by guest singer Daniel Bedingfield
was compounded by his inappropriate level of personal interest in the young and openly gay female contestant, who showed obvious embarrassment.
The scheduling of the live Fame Academy shows often clashed with the similar Pop Idol on ITV
. The latter usually came off better in the ratings, and viewers of both series expressed resentment at this deliberate conflict.
Widespread criticism of the BBC's perceived copying of the Pop Idol format purely to achieve higher viewing figures also featured in the Parliamentary review of the BBC's charter. Many critics felt that it was a prime example of a derivative reality entertainment show which the BBC should not be funding. The programme was not re-commissioned for a third series.
The negative publicity this received caused the BBC to distance itself from the whole Fame Academy concept, and plans for a Fame Academy 2 national tour in 2004 never materialised.
Both artists have now split from their former record companies and are currently pursuing careers as independent singer-songwriters.
Special (Polydor) August 2003 and Fame Academy - The Finalists (Polydor) October 2003:
, Fame Academy - Class Of 2003, was also released on the Universal
label, featuring footage from the programme, live concerts, and previously unreleased material.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Fame Academy TV programme, first broadcast in the UK over thirteen weeks in July - October 2003. It was won by Alex Parks
Alex Parks
Alex Parks is an English singer-songwriter. She is best known for winning Fame Academy in 2003, for her singles, and for the albums, Introduction and Honesty.-Biography:...
.
Changes to format
The second series of Fame AcademyFame Academy
Fame Academy is a televised competition to search for and educate new musical talents. The winner received a chance to become a successful music artist. The prize consisted of a £1m recording contract with a major record company, plus the use of a luxury apartment in London and a sports car for one...
incorporated some format changes from the previous year's series, Fame Academy 1
Fame Academy 1
The first series of Fame Academy, a BBC reality talent search, was first broadcast in the UK over ten weeks in October - December 2002. It was won by David Sneddon...
. Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley
Catherine Elizabeth "Cat" Deeley is an English television presenter and model. Since 2006, Deeley has also been the host of So You Think You Can Dance in the United States, for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition...
and Patrick Kielty
Patrick Kielty
Patrick Kielty is an Irish comedian and television personality from Dundrum, Northern Ireland.-Background:He was affected by The Troubles in Northern Ireland. On 25 January 1988 his father, businessman Jack Kielty, was shot dead by the Ulster Defence Association /"Ulster Freedom Fighters" , a...
continued as lead presenters. Songwriting teacher, Pam Sheyne, did not return, and the role of dance teacher, Kevin Adams, was reduced. Headteacher, Richard Park, adopted a nasty, Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
-style persona. Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant is a British vocal coach and session singer. She is best known for her work on the television talent contests Fame Academy, Comic Relief does Fame Academy and Pop Idol, together with her husband and colleague David Grant. She is also personal voice coach to many successful pop stars...
's husband, David Grant
David Grant (singer)
David Grant is an English pop singer and celebrity vocal coach.-Career:Grant became famous in the early 1980s as a member of UK soul/funk duo, Linx, whose biggest hit was Intuition in 1981. He began a solo career in 1983 with the Top 40 hit "Stop and Go"...
, joined the series as an extra voice coach. Bee Gee Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb
Robin Hugh Gibb, CBE is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice , and elder brother Barry....
joined the show as a judge for the live shows. The judging panel held the casting vote in the event of a draw.
The live 'singing for survival' shows were moved to Saturday nights. Instead of taking place at Shepperton Studios
Shepperton Studios
Shepperton Studios is a film studio in Shepperton, Surrey, England with a history dating back to 1931 since when many notable films have been made there...
, they took place at the Academy itself, on a tiny stage in the entrance hall to Witanhurst
Witanhurst
Witanhurst is the name of an historical Georgian-style mansion located on a 5 acre site estate in the village of Highgate, North London.- Architecture :...
, with the audience of family and friends positioned on the staircases above. Highlight shows were axed from BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
, and broadcast on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
. Round-the-clock streaming was available on Freeview, as before, but without any interactive features.
For the first two weeks, the final 25 contestants performed and the public voted for 13 to enter the Academy. Six contestants performed in each of these four shows (seven in the first) with the two (three in the first show) with the most votes from the public gaining a place in the Academy and the two with the least votes being eliminated. The fate of the remaining two was decided by the students who had already qualified, with one of the two being 'saved' and given a place in the Academy.
The elimination mechanism for the rest of the series was also changed, apparently in order to compete with Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
. The public were asked to vote for their favourite contestants from across the field. The three with the fewest public votes were then deemed to be "at risk". At this tense moment in the showdown each week, the judges would vote to save one, and then the students were required to vote to save one of the remaining two, and to state the reasons for their choice. This system — considered to be distasteful by many viewers — was used until the penultimate week, from which point the judges no longer had a vote. For the Final Three, the outcome was entirely in the hands of the viewing public.
As a result of this, the content of the live shows also changed. With each student singing for survival every week there was less time available to showcase the students' other performing skills. Duets and group songs, and the students' own compositions, could not be included in the show until later in the series when fewer contestants remained. The change of venue to a much smaller space also limited students to more static performances.
The students
This series' contestants were in order of elimination:- Audley Anderson
- Nick Hall
- Lorna Grant
- Gary Phelan
- Simone Stewart
- Louise GriffithsLouise GriffithsLouise Griffiths is an English pop singer-songwriter, fashion model and actress.-Early life:Griffiths is the daughter of a London taxicab driver...
- Barry McKeever
- Paris Campbell-Edwards
- James FoxJames Fox (singer)James Fox, real name . is a pop music singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul...
- Peter BramePeter BramePeter Charles Brame is an English singer-songwriter, pop singer and guitarist, based in Colchester, Essex. He became well known through his appearances on television as a contestant on the second series of BBC talent show Fame Academy.Brame taught himself to play the guitar when he was 17, and...
- Carolynne GoodCarolynne GoodCarolynne Poole is an English singer-songwriter and a founding member of the Carolynne Good Band, based in Leeds and London, and best known for finishing in third place in the second series of Fame Academy...
- Alistair GriffinAlistair GriffinAlistair Richard Griffin is an English singer/songwriter and musician. Already an established songwriter, he first became famous as a solo artist through his appearances on the BBC television show Fame Academy 2 in 2003, where he was "spotted" and championed by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees...
- Alex ParksAlex ParksAlex Parks is an English singer-songwriter. She is best known for winning Fame Academy in 2003, for her singles, and for the albums, Introduction and Honesty.-Biography:...
The series started controversially, as it was revealed that several of the contestants already had songwriting contracts, although none were actually signed to recording contracts.
Highlights shown on the live streaming included late-night singing sessions around the piano; Peter's outrageous behaviour on his trips outside the Academy, his rows with Kevin, and his later relationship with Carolynne; Alex and Carolynne being punished for communicating off camera; Alistair getting drunk, climbing into Louise's bed, and apologising the following day; and the finalists' last evening which culminated in a game of 'Truth or Dare' with Alistair stripping to his shirt.
The Final
Alex won the series, beating Carolynne and finally Alistair in the final showdown.The final of the competition was shown as two separate live programmes, to allow viewers to cast their votes for the last two contestants during the interval. The first show was aired at 6.30pm. Viewers were then able to vote for their favourite and the contestant with the least votes was eliminated, with the two winners going on to the final showdown which began later the same evening at 9.30pm.
On the first showdown each of the three contestants performed two songs - one new cover and the student's favourite song that they had performed during the series. The series judges were joined by guest judge, radio and TV presenter Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross (television presenter)
Jonathan Stephen Ross, OBE is an English television and radio presenter, best known for presenting the BBC One chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross from 2001 until he left the BBC in 2010. Ross began hosting a new chat show on ITV1 starting 3 September 2011...
, and gave their opinions on air.
Alistair and Alex were voted through to the final, and each performed another cover song chosen by the producers; Alex sang a John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
song, "Imagine
Imagine (song)
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine, released in 1971...
"; Alistair sang "Everything I Own
Everything I Own
"Everything I Own" is a song written by David Gates. Originally recorded by Gates's band Bread for their 1972 album Baby, I'm a Want You, the single was recorded by The Connells, Jack Jones, Ken Boothe, Olivia Newton-John, Georgie Fame, Boy George, *NSYNC, Jude, Rod Stewart, Crystal Gayle, Nicole...
" by Bread
Bread (band)
Bread was a rock band from Los Angeles, California. They placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1970 and 1977 and were a prime example of what later was labeled soft rock....
. They each performed one of their own compositions, and performed two duets with each other and with guest singer Daniel Bedingfield
Daniel Bedingfield
Daniel John Bedingfield is a British singer-songwriter. He is the brother of pop singers Natasha Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle.-Music career:...
. Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
also made an appearance to introduce Alex and Alistair's duet of the Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
song "Let It Be
Let It Be (song)
"Let It Be" is a song by The Beatles, released in March 1970 as a single, and as the title track of their album Let It Be. It was written by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was their final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band...
".
The judges again gave their opinions of each contestant on air and guest celebrities in the invited audience were also asked to comment on the performances. The contestant who gained the most viewers' votes by the end of the programme was then declared the winner.
Problems
There were personal tensions between several contestants during the series, and producers exacerbated these tensions by showing footage of this whenever possible during the brief highlights packages on the live shows. Arguments also regularly broke out between the Fame Academy teachers during the live showdowns. David and Carrie Grant frequently disagreed with Richard Park, although Robin Gibb maintained a neutral stance, and gained respect for his evenhandedness towards all the contestants throughout the series. Regular arguments also broke out between Richard Park and the presenter Patrick Kielty. Opinions are still divided among viewers about whether these arguments were genuine or deliberately staged for ratings.The final was considered to be highly controversial by many viewers. The majority of celebrity guests present, including Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.- Early life :...
and Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross may refer to:* Jonathan Ross , English television and radio personality* Jonathan Ross , United States Senator, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court* Jonathon Ross , former Australian rules footballer...
, were highly enthusiastic in their support for Alex, with little corresponding support being shown for the other contestants. An unscripted outburst in favour of Alex by guest singer Daniel Bedingfield
Daniel Bedingfield
Daniel John Bedingfield is a British singer-songwriter. He is the brother of pop singers Natasha Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle.-Music career:...
was compounded by his inappropriate level of personal interest in the young and openly gay female contestant, who showed obvious embarrassment.
The scheduling of the live Fame Academy shows often clashed with the similar Pop Idol on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
. The latter usually came off better in the ratings, and viewers of both series expressed resentment at this deliberate conflict.
Widespread criticism of the BBC's perceived copying of the Pop Idol format purely to achieve higher viewing figures also featured in the Parliamentary review of the BBC's charter. Many critics felt that it was a prime example of a derivative reality entertainment show which the BBC should not be funding. The programme was not re-commissioned for a third series.
The negative publicity this received caused the BBC to distance itself from the whole Fame Academy concept, and plans for a Fame Academy 2 national tour in 2004 never materialised.
The aftermath
Alex Parks and Alistair Griffin were both immediately signed to major record labels and each went on to have top 5 singles with self-penned songs. They have both subsequently released successful albums and singles.- Alex's debut album, Introduction, reached number 5 in the UK chart, while her second album, Honesty, charted at number 24. Alex has co-written and worked with songwriters and producers such as Boo HewerdineBoo HewerdineBoo Hewerdine is an English singer-songwriter. His work includes lead singer and creative force behind The Bible, formed in the 1980s, and reformed in 1994, as well as solo recordings and work for film. He lives in Ely....
, John ReynoldsJohn Reynolds (musician)John Reynolds is a record producer. He was the first husband of singer Sinéad O'Connor; they have one child, Jake. Reynolds, formerly a drummer for Jah Wobble, met O'Connor and recorded her first album, The Lion and the Cobra...
, Greg WellsGreg WellsGreg Wells is a multiple Grammy nominated musician, record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Wells has produced and written hits with Adele, Weezer, Pink, Theophilus London, Deftones, Katy Perry, Rufus Wainwright, The All American Rejects, OneRepublic, Mika, Aerosmith, Burt Bacharach,...
, Peter-John VettesePeter-John VettesePeter-John Vettese , also known as Peter Vettese, is a British keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and record producer....
, Judie TzukeJudie TzukeJudie Tzuke is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.-Early life:...
and Marcella DetroitMarcella DetroitMarcella Detroit is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. She was a member of the band Shakespears Sister, along with Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. Detroit's soprano voice provided lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay," which was No...
. Alex has also toured the UK with a band of top session musicians, selling out venues in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Cornwall, as well as multiple venues in London, and attracting critical acclaim for her live performances.
- Alistair's debut album, Bring It OnBring It On (Alistair Griffin album)Bring It On is the debut album by British singer/songwriter Alistair Griffin. Released in January 2004 on the UMTV label, it reached # 12 in the UK album charts....
, charted at number 12 in the UK. He has since performed live across the UK and Europe, having toured Germany with Robin Gibb. He has also continued his successful songwriting career, co-writing with a number of other artists including Robin Gibb. He is currently working on his second album.
Both artists have now split from their former record companies and are currently pursuing careers as independent singer-songwriters.
- A professional songwriter since 2001, Carolynne Good spent 2004 writing new material, and the following year she toured the UK with Tony ChristieTony ChristieTony Christie is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his track, "Is This The Way To Amarillo", a double UK chart success.-Career:Tony Christie has sold over 10 million albums Worldwide...
. In 2005, under the wing of Christie's Amarillo Music, she formed the Carolynne Good Band. There were plans for an album to be released in 2006, but nothing has so far appeared.
- James Fox was chosen to represent the UK in the 2004 Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song ContestThe Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
, and had a top 20 single with the British entry, "Hold On To Our Love". He has since been successful in musical theatre, having appeared in both Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971...
in the UK and the Billy JoelBilly JoelWilliam Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to...
musical, Movin' OutMovin' Out (musical)Movin' Out is a jukebox musical featuring the songs of Billy Joel.Conceived by Twyla Tharp, the musical tells the story of a generation of American youth growing up on Long Island during the 1960s and their experiences with the Vietnam War...
. After appearing on BroadwayBroadway theatreBroadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
, he toured the USA and Canada with Movin' Out throughout 2005 and 2006, and starred in the lead role of "Pianoman" in the West EndWest End theatreWest End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking...
production in spring 2006. He returned to the UK at the end of the 2006 Movin Out Tour and since then has been performing live and working on a solo album.
- Peter Brame co-founded a rock band called One Finger Zen in 2004 and toured the UK with them. He split with the band in late 2005. He is now signed to Manic Records and relaunched his solo career with the release of a single, "Wake Up!", in August 2006. He released his debut album, My Secret Suicide, in October 2008, and it can be purchased from the iTunes store, as well as being able to listen to on Last.Fm.
- After appearing solo with Jazzy JeffDJ Jazzy JeffJeffrey Allen Townes , also known as DJ Jazzy Jeff or simply Jazz, is an American hip hop, R&B record producer, turntablist and actor. He is best known for his early career with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince...
at London's Jazz Cafe, and working alone in his home recording studio for over a year, Paris Campbell-Edwards formed a rock band called Smokin' Circus, which has recorded several demo tracks and supported Pink in Cardiff CIA in August 2007.
- Audley Anderson has continued to perform and entertain and is currently developing his debut Album called "A Journey into Soul" which is also the name of his live performance show. He has also added a new string to his bow of that as an Artist In Resiedence working with the ARK schools corporation. March 2009 saw Audley go it alone and release his 1st single Undress U through his own Audiosnooze digital label. More information can be found on his website (http://www.audley-anderson.co.uk/).
Albums
Two full length albums featuring a selection of covers from the show were released during and after the series, Fame Academy Bee GeesBee Gees
The Bee Gees are a musical group that originally comprised three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was successful for most of their 40-plus years of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and as a...
Special (Polydor) August 2003 and Fame Academy - The Finalists (Polydor) October 2003:
Fame Academy Bee Gees Special
Track listing:- "You Should Be Dancing " - Paris Campbell-Edwards
- "Guilty" - Carolynne Good
- "To Love Somebody" - Alistair Griffin
- "Words" - Alex Parks
- "Massachusetts" - Peter Brame
- "Too Much Heaven" - Louise Griffiths
- "How Deep Is Your Love" - Barry McKeever
- "More Than a Woman" - James Fox
- "Heartbreaker" - Simone Stewart
- "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" - Gary Phelan
- "You Win Again" - Audley Anderson
- "Islands in the Stream" - Lorna Grant
- "Tragedy" - Nick Hall
Fame Academy - The Finalists
Track listing:- "Yellow" - Alex Parks
- "Words" - Alex Parks
- "I Don't Want to Talk About It" - Alex Parks
- "Tainted Love" - Alex Parks
- "Wherever You Will Go" - Alistair Griffin
- "Lately" - Alistair Griffin
- "Truly Madly Deeply" - Alistair Griffin
- "It Must Be Love" - Alistair Griffin
- "Underneath Your Clothes" - Carolynne Good
- "True Colors" - Carolynne Good
- "It Must Have Been Love" - Carolynne Good
- "Think Twice" - Carolynne Good
- "In My Place" - Peter Brame
- "Somewhere in My Heart" - James Fox
- "Misty Blue" - Paris Campbell-Edwards
Fame Academy - Class Of 2003 (DVD)
In November 2003, a DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, Fame Academy - Class Of 2003, was also released on the Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
label, featuring footage from the programme, live concerts, and previously unreleased material.
External links
- BBC press release
- Fame Academy Watch
- Fame Academy Supporters Club
- Student Profiles, CBBC does Fame Academy
- http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3164896.stm Fame Academy Final, BBC NewsBBC NewsBBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
report.]
Video clips
- CBBC Video Vault (Realplayer)