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Walton's Belshazzar's Feast: M Berkeley, BBC4
Just noticed - and no one seems to have posted about it - that on BBC4 in about 1 minute is a 90 minutes documentary about Walton and Belshazzar's Feast, presented by Michael Berkeley
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0077t05
Doesn't seem to be the customary early morning repeat...
"The isle is full of noises... Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not"
The Tempest, Act III scene 2 ll 148-9
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I'm recording it even as I write. What I would REALLY like is for the whole 'Masterworks' series to be repeated, especially the programmes on the Tallis Fantasia and Britten's 'Serenade' (the latter performed, if memory serves, in Blythburgh Church and featuring Ian Bostridge).
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I saw none of them (there's no sign that they're repeats - but then that's the norm on BBC4 it seems) and I too would REALLY like the same thing as you (and am watching it and recording it and writing this)!Originally Posted by Norfolk Born
Presumably you're recording it because you are watching that other great North WEstern cultural product, CorrieNO SPOILERS please about the trial!!
I intend to be enthralled this weekend...
Last edited by Caliban; 04-02-12 at 14:04. Reason: Correcting geographical brain fade! Thanks fhg!
"The isle is full of noises... Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not"
The Tempest, Act III scene 2 ll 148-9
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I managed to start the recorder in time for the performance itself. The iPlayer will have to suffice for the documentary section of the programme.
Come off it, Michael Berkeley's got a full thatch - of course it's a repeat!
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First broadcast in 1999, I believe.
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Wrong end of the stick, Pans: I meant that there doesn't seem to be a repeat of the 7.30pm classical music slot early in the morning at 2 or 3am... as there often is, and which is useful if you've missed the early evening broadcast.
However, thank you for writing.
"The isle is full of noises... Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not"
The Tempest, Act III scene 2 ll 148-9
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The usual copyright issues, I guess. The Britten programme was quite magical, ending with a shot of the moon over Blythburgh Church as the offstage horn brought the work to a close. I can't remember the works featured in the other three programmes.
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GREAT NEWS! I've just found the Britten by googling 'Britten Serenade on youtube' - complete, albeit in 9 sections. I'm going to watch it NOW!
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Nope. no soaps here. have stuck with Walton from the beginning this evening! Er, there is a Corrie omni ... Sundays. As to what is on - try the Radio Times!
Presumably you're recording it because you are watching that other great North Eastern cultural product, Corrie
edit: Now on, BBC Wales, docu about the Welsh Wizard, Shane Williams Six Nations starts tomorow, Engand v Scotland! Ireland v Wales Sunday, being talked up big time on Welsh radio and tv as the grudge match of the year.
Last edited by Anna; 04-02-12 at 08:49. Reason: typos
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