Bridget Mermikides and the Lockdown Hit That Took Off
Full English Breakfast Show
Friday, 10 April 2020 - 8 minutes
During the first COVID lockdown, chance moments led to unexpected connections — and one of those came when Ste reached out to classically trained guitarist and Royal College of Music examiner Bridget Mermikides.
For a bit of fun, Bridget recorded her own version of Left Bank Two — the jazzy, nostalgic tune made famous by the children’s TV show Vision On. With four overdubbed guitars and a playful fancy-dress twist, the video quickly went viral online.
Intrigued by the buzz, Ste chatted with Bridget about the surprise success, her creative process, and how lockdown created the space for something special to unfold.
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