Colin's emotional performance on Britain's Got Talent saw him sail through to the next round, but how far can he go? We'll feature all his performances below along with a number of videos which tell Colin's story, from the death of his wife Joan to life at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and of course his inspiring passion for music and singing.

Colin is announced 2019 Winner:

Britain's Got Talent Performances:

Live Grand Final: (Love Changes Everything)

Live Semi Final: (We'll Meet Again)

Audition: (Wind Beneath My Wings)

Music & Singing

Life after Joan

Korean War Service

Colin's Story

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