BBC Radio 2 Piano Room

Tony Christie (2025x25)

Air date: Dec 18, 2025

Tony Christie performs with the BBC Concert Orchestra, including his infamous hit ‘Is This The Way (To Amarillo)’, 90s cult classic ‘Walk Like A Panther’ and a special cover of ‘Rainy Night In Georgia’, in the Radio 2 Piano Room with Conductor/Arranger Adam Dennis . Vernon Kay welcomes Tony and they reflect on an incredible six decade career, including the story behind the writing of Is This The Way (To Amarillo), his 90s/00s resurgence with Peter Kay and Jarvis Cocker, and a candid look at how Tony lives a positive life with his dementia diagnosis, whilst still performing and recording in Nashville today.