B.B. King: The Life of Riley

Name: B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2012-01-01
Rating: 5.4
Cast: B.B. King, Morgan Freeman, Bono, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana

2012| 1h 36m| IMDb 5.4

Watch B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer, or with a subscription on Qello Concerts and The Coda Collection. Last updated 1 May 2026.

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Music Documentary

The untold story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to global music stardom and inspired a generation of fans.

Director: Jon Brewer