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Our Classical Century

Series 1

Episode 1: 1918-1936

Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

This programme captures the influence of WWI on classical music and its impact on a generation of musicians and composers whose music became part of our sense of identity. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Presenter:
Lenny Henry
Executive Producer:
Steve Condie
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley
Director:
Ellen Hobson
Production Company:
Lion Television
Production Manager:
Claire Smith
Production Manager:
Tricia Chacon

Our Classical Century

Series 1

1953-1971

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

From Brief Encounter to Last Night of the Proms, Suzy Klein and Joan Bakewell explore the post-war story of our growing relationship with classical music on television and film Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Presenter:
Joan Bakewell
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley
Executive Producer:
Steve Condie
Director:
Ellen Hobson
Producer:
James Giles

Our Classical Century

Series 1

1936-1953

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Suzy Klein and John Simpson explore the power of classical music between the coronations of George VI and Elizabeth II to console, unite and inspire us in war and peace. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Presenter:
John Simpson
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley
Executive Producer:
Steve Condie
Director:
James Giles
Production Company:
Lion Television

Our Classical Century

Series 1

1980s to the present

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

From Torvill and Dean’s gold medal performance danced to the Bolero to the Three Tenors at Italia 90, Suzy Klein and Alexandra Burke chart how classical music found whole new audiences. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Presenter:
Alexandra Burke
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley
Executive Producer:
Steve Condie
Director:
James Giles
Producer:
James Giles
Producer:
Mira Aroyo
Production Company:
Lion Television