music

The power of Poldark: Anatomy of a hit

Reviving a much-loved drama series from a less competitive and less knowing TV era was never going to be easy. But everything fell into place for the team that resurrected the swashbuckling period romance Poldark, originally a big hit for BBC One in the mid-1970s.

Even the notoriously unpredictable Cornish weather played ball – and the show went on to spark a media sensation when the rebooted Ross Poldark took his top off.

Ten Pieces II Screening

Following the acclaimed first Ten Pieces film, Ten Pieces II showcases a new classical music playlist to fire the imaginations of secondary-aged children.

The centrepiece of the BBC's biggest ever music education initiative, this exciting film commissioned by BBC Learning
features stunning performances at the atmospheric Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
The BBC Philharmonic, together with members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Hallé choir
perform alongside violinist Nicola Benedetti, trumpeter Alison Balsom and DJ Mr Switch.