One of the World’s most iconic music stars Neil Diamond will take centre stage for his own unique Audience With.

In his first UK televised special, Neil Diamond treats his showbiz fans including Dame Judi Dench, The Zutons, Blur’s Alex James, Alison Steadman, Ben Miller, Michelle Collins and Samantha Janus, plus the viewers at home to a selection of his career defining tunes including Sweet Caroline, America, Cracklin’ Rosie and Love On The Rocks. He also performs some of his new hits from his number one album Home Before Dark, including the title track and Pretty Amazing Grace.

To give a rare insight into this much-revered musician, who has clocking up record sales in excess of an incredible 115 million and is ranked third on the list of the most successful contemporary artists ever, The Diamond answers questions from Tim Rice, Johnny Vegas, Michelle Collins, Michael Aspel, Mica Paris and Rob Brydon and others, who quiz him about this exciting and varied life as a major recording artist and live performer.

Following on from his critically acclaimed album 12 songs, Home Before Dark sees Neil collaborating again with legendary music producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty).

An Audience With Neil Diamond is the definitive tribute to a musical icon whose career in show business spans over an incredible five decades and gives a rare insight into this much-revered multi-award winning musician.

Saturday, 31 May 2008, 8:30PM - 9:30PM ITV1