[Keith]

Anyone know what studio the Sam Ryder special was recorded in?

From memory the credits mending Riverside. The clue during the programme was the brick wall at the back of the stage.

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I always get nervous when it gets to :57 and the BBC One performer (in this case Sam Ryder) hasn't wrapped up their performance even though it's always back timed perfectly so there's always 60 seconds left!

I seem to recall one year when it was live (I think Nile Rodgers) overran and cut it very fine. When he finished part 1 he was meant to have a short interview with the presenter. Instead the presenter had to link straight to the fireworks for the 10 second countdown.

I imagine no longer doing it live avoids this problem, as if needed it can be shortened slightly in the edit. It presumably also provides a significant cost saving, both in terms of guest booked, crew and venue.

Definitely enjoyed this year's show. Was nice to have such a wide range of songs sung, spanning many decades.