Susan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar gives a revealing insight into the life of the woman who achieved world wide acclaim and became the most incredible success story of our time. This one off special reveals an intimate portrait of Susan Boyle and discovers the real woman behind the singing sensation who took the world by storm.The award-winning My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding director Osca Humphreys, was given three months’ unprecedented access to the world’s most unlikely of superstars. He followed Susan at a pivotal point in her life, forging a trusting relationship with one of the most intriguing cultural icons of the 21st Century.
This emotional documentary follows Susan around the world from China to New York. It charts Susan’s life, from her local Scottish community, to working on her new album in the recording studio, international performances and sees Susan discussing her latest album Someone To Watch Over Me with her boss and mentor Simon Cowell.