Episode 10: John Williams and the Chamber of Star Wars
David Walliams takes a ride through the magical career of legendary film composer John Williams, from Star Wars to Harry Potter – with a little help from a ghost. Each episode is also accompanied by a...
14 Feb 201919min
Episode 9: Weird Instruments
From a helicopter quartet to a vegetable orchestra, prepare to have your idea of what an ‘instrument’ can be blown wide open. David Walliams explores some of the most fantastical, needlessly complex a...
13 Feb 201919min
Episode 8: The Greatest Schumann
It’s time to delve into the tale of Clara Schumann, the phenomenally gifted composer who was, in many ways, The Greatest Schumann. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you c...
12 Feb 201921min
Episode 7: Beethoven
You’ve heard his music, now it’s time to hear his story. David dives into the life of one of history’s greatest – and grumpiest – composers. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Mus...
11 Feb 201917min
Episode 6: Maverick Musicians
They broke the mould and changed the face of music. Meet the marvellous mavericks and devilish divas who took the musical world by storm. And don’t be surprised if a number of old friends turn up to j...
10 Feb 201918min
Episode 5: Ballet
Ballet: You may think it’s all tutus and tippy toes, but there’s a world of wild, daring and downright bizarre stories behind this dainty dance. Join David Walliams as he journeys around the globe to ...
7 Feb 201917min
Episode 4: Staying Alive with Ethel Smyth
We journey back a hundred years to explore the life of Ethel Smyth: composer, suffragette and all-round legend. Also, there are pirates. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music ...
6 Feb 201918min
Episode 3: It takes one to (pia)no one
This instrument may seem pretty black and white, but there’s more to the piano than meets the eye. Join David Walliams as he travels inside the piano, discovers its most famous players and explores th...
5 Feb 201916min
