First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores how Byrd walked a precarious tight-rope, creating a DIY 'mass kit' for Catholics while pacifying the Protestant authorities. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod follows William through his early years as he builds his reputation not just as composer and musician, but as religious agitator and ambitious entrepreneur. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod follows Byrd as he took up his first major appointment - at Lincoln Cathedral. It should have been the perfect opportunity for the ambitious composer to flourish. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on William Byrd's appointment to the Chapel Royal, where he took a risk in setting up the country's first major music publishing concern. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores how early retirement gave Byrd the opportunity to fulfil some of his musical ambitions and also settle various legal disputes that had dogged him. Show more