Michael Tippett's first opera, featuring some of his most glorious music, returns to the Royal Opera House.

Two couples step into a magical world and find themselves on a voyage of self-discovery.

And producer Graham Vick and choreographer Ron Howell chat with presenter Stephanie Hughes.

6.30 Act 1
7.40 Interval
Ivan Hewett draws on Tippett's newly published letters to uncover the long-drawn-out genesis of "The Midsummer Marriage."
7.50 Act 2
8.35 Interval
Tippett's letters illustrating the protracted and often anguished negotiations over the opera's original production. With Ivan Hewett.
8.45 Act 3

(Tippett centenary celebrations continue on Thursday and Friday, both at 7.30pm)