The Minotaur

Episode 1: Part 1

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Jun 2008, 19:35 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Jun 2008, 19:35 on BBC Two Wales

World premiere of Harrison Birtwistle's new opera from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. A ship carrying innocents for slaughter sails towards the island of Crete. Show more

The Minotaur

Episode 2: Part 2

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Jun 2008, 21:40 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Jun 2008, 21:40 on BBC Two Scotland

The world premiere of Harrison Birtwistle's new opera from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Theseus confirms to Ariadne that he is determined to face the Minotaur. Show more