King Ludwig seems only too eager to bankroll Wagner’s grand ambitions, but how long can he turn a blind eye to his hero’s flaws? Presented by Donald Macleod. Show more

Wagner dreams of creating a new kind of music theatre, but can he muster the extravagant resources he will need to make his grand visions a reality? Presented by Donald Macleod. Show more

The opening night of the very first Bayreuth Festival approaches, and with it, yet more troubles for Wagner. Presented by Donald Macleod. Show more

Wagner selects the town of Bayreuth as the site for his new theatre, but the costs quickly spiral out of hand. Presented by Donald Macleod. Show more

Wagner’s inaugural Bayreuth Festival has left him once again with crippling debts. Is this how his dream will end? Presented by Donald Macleod. Show more