David Essex on retirement and farewell tour

I just want to spend more time with the family

He was the pin-up of pop during the 1970s, but is singer and childhood heartthrob David Essex really taking his last musical bow after 46 years in showbiz?

The 69-year-old father-of-five joined Lorraine to discuss his first novel, Faded Glory, and the reasons why his upcoming tour may be his last...

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I'll Be Missing You solo tour begins on 2nd November for 21 nights.