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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Drama portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston. Her vocal talent thrusts her into the spotlight, but a strained private life casts a dark shadow that eventually eclipses her success.

22 days left to watch

2 hours, 13 minutes

Last on

Last Thursday00:10
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

Credits

Whitney HoustonNaomi Ackie
Clive DavisStanley Tucci
Bobby BrownAshton Sanders
Cissy HoustonTamara Tunie
Robyn CrawfordNafessa Williams
John HoustonClarke Peters
Gary HoustonDaniel Washington
Bobbi Kristina (age 8-11)Bailee Lopes
Bobbi Kristina (age 16-19)Bria Danielle Singleton
Michael HoustonJaQuan Malik Jones
Pat HoustonKris Sidberry
Rickey MinorDave Heard
DirectorKasi Lemmons
WriterAnthony McCarten

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Jul 202521:00
    BBC Two
  • Last Wednesday22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Last Wednesday23:15
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Last Wednesday23:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Last Thursday00:10
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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