
Our Classical Century (2018- )
Our Classical Century brings together the greatest moments in classical music in the UK over the last 100 years, in a four-part series that celebrates moments of extraordinary musical ambition and excellence, deep emotion and of great pleasure, and the artists who have brought audiences this music.
Over the course of the series viewers will see and hear how, over the past one hundred years, classical music has given dazzling virtuosity and innovation, and how music provided a unifying soundtrack to the times when national identity and destiny was at stake.
The series explores how classical music collided with popular culture, influencing and being influenced by rock music and providing epic film soundtracks. The programme also looks at how classical music is adored by millions, and provides the musical accompaniment to both the most important days as well as the everyday - from weddings to funerals and much more in between.
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
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S01E04 | 1980s-Present | Jun 13, 2019 |
S01E03 | 1953-1971 | Apr 7, 2019 |
S01E02 | 1936-1953 | Feb 7, 2019 |
S01E01 | 1918-1936 | Nov 15, 2018 |
Cast

Joan Bakewell

Alexandra Burke

John Simpson

Lenny Henry

Suzy Klein
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