(Benjamin Britten on Camera)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

59 minutes

Year:

2013

Directors:

Andy King-Dabbs

Production companies:

BBC

Actors:

Self (Archive Footage)

Self (Archive Footage)

Self (Archive Footage)

Self (Archive Footage)

Self (Archive Footage)

Crews:

Director

Editor

Producer

Producer