Grande performed thirteen songs during the hour-long special, and was interviewed by Davina McCall.

[1] The program was announced on 31 August 2018, recorded on 7 September,[2] and aired on 1 November.

During the interview, Grande and McCall discussed a variety of topics, including the May 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, her new album Sweetener, as well as the singer's mental health.

[7] Adam White of The Telegraph rated the special four out of five stars.

[3] The special, which was known as Ariana Grande Live in London outside of the United Kingdom, was also aired in various countries across the world.