One of our biggest music stars Gary Barlow faces his toughest gig when he heads to the harsh terrain of Afghanistan to perform an exclusive concert for British troops.
The morale-boosting visit sees the X Factor judge spend two days with soldiers, sailors and airmen, both Regular and Reservist, experiencing life on the base and culminating in a one-off performance in front of around 1,000 troops.
Travelling around 4,000 miles to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, our cameras are granted exclusive access to follow the superstar as he gains an invaluable insight into life in camp for these extraordinary servicemen and women.
The singer faces some daunting tasks which see him join the team in the air traffic control tower at Camp Bastion to see aircraft operations in action , step into the driving seat of a huge HET (heavy equipment transporter), head out on a 6am morning run with some troops and even get caught in the midst of a sandstorm which hit the camp.
Gary also makes the heartbreaking visit to the vigil site, paying tribute to those British troops killed in Afghanistan.
The climax of the visit sees the award-winning star unveil a pop-up concert joined by The Royal Artillery Band, performing his own songs and other favourite hits, including Michael Buble’s classic ‘Home’, The Hollies poignant ‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother’.
Out on his first tour of duty Senior Aircraftman Marenghi, 21, puts his singing skills to the test as he takes centre stage in a special moment to perform the Bruno Mars track ‘Just The Way You Are’ in front of his colleagues, joined by Gary on the piano. For the finale Lance Corporal Shaun Fowler, 45, from the Territorial Army joins Gary on stage with his guitar.
Talking about his trip, Gary Barlow says: “It’s been amazing and inspiring; something I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years now. I can’t believe we have actually done it and achieved it. It’s a memory that will stay with me forever. It’s been a privilege being here and meeting people who are serving so far from the UK.”
Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan is an Itv Studios and Shiver production for Itv. It was commissioned by Elaine Bedell, Director of Entertainment and Comedy, Itv. The executive producers are Lee Connolly and Fiona Clark, Itv Studios.
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