For all enthusiasts of brass bands, and those who just enjoy (weather permitting) lazing within earshot in the park the next five weeks will be a pleasure. From The Assembly Rooms, Derby, Gerald Harrison introduces BBC2's brass band knockout competition.
Programme 2, Round 1
From Wiltshire, West Country champions The Aldbourne Band conducted by Don Keene who battle it out for a place in the first semi-final, and a chance to win £l,000, against The Berec (Ever Ready) Band from County Durham, the Northern champions conducted by Major Peter Parkes with guest supporters David Freeman and Marian Foster
Judge Lieut Colonel Trevor L. Sharpe
Sound NEIL MURRAY
Lighting GORDON white Designer DEBBIE KNIGHT Producer KEN GRIFFIN