BBC documentary exploring the dynamic relationship that developed between British composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. Through this collaboration, Britten's music reached television audiences, from elaborately staged studio operas to intimate duets featuring his partner Peter Pears to the massive Proms performance of his War Requiem. The programme features interviews with Britten's collaborators and singers as well as those working behind the scenes including Michael Crawford, David Attenborough, Humphrey Burton and soprano April Cantelo. James Naughtie narrates.
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Benjamin Britten
Self (Archive Footage)
Also in
The Burning Fiery Furnace
War Requiem
Peter Pears
Self (Archive Footage)
Also in
The Burning Fiery Furnace
Billy Budd
Joan Cross
Self (Archive Footage)
Also in
The Case of The Smiling Widow
The Beggar's Opera
Eric Crozier
Self (Archive Footage)
E.M. Forster
Self (Archive Footage)
John Culshaw
Self (Archive Footage)
James Blades
Self (Archive Footage)
Humphrey Burton
Self
Also in
Conversations with Glenn Gould
April Cantelo
Self
Also in
Falstaff
Michael Crawford
Self
Known for
Hello, Dolly!
Condorman
Deborah Bull
Self
Also in
'Still Life' at the Penguin Cafe
Maggie Cotton
Self
Andy King-Dabbs Director · Anne Tillyer Editor
First release November 16, 2013 · Produced in United Kingdom
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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English
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United Kingdom · November 16, 2013
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