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Liverpool 08 - the Opening Weekend

on BBC Two England

Highlights of the spectacular events that launched Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture, presented by The Culture Show's Lauren Laverne.
They include a massive open-air extravaganza drawing on performers and artists from Ringo Starr to indie band the Wombats, as well as an aerial ballet, dancing cranes and massed choirs.
And Liverpool the Musical features Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with Dave Stewart, No Fakin' DJs, the Bunnymen, Ian Brodie, the Farm, RiUvEn and Pete Wylie.

Contributors

Presenter:
Lauren Laverne
Musician:
Ringo Starr
Musicians:
The Wombats
Conductor:
Vasily Petrenko
Musicians:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Musician:
Dave Stewart
Musicians:
No Fakin' DJs
Musicians:
The Bunnymen
Musician:
Ian Brodie
Musicians:
The Farm
Musician:
null RiUvEn
Musician:
Pete Wylie
Series Producer:
Graham Mitchell
Executive Producer:
Edward Morgan

BBC Two England

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