Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra

  • TV stand-up / factual
  • BBC Two
  • 2009
  • 1 episode

Bill Bailey gives his take on the world of the orchestra, performing both classic works and his own pieces with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Stars Bill Bailey.

Key details

Genres
Stand-Up, Factual
Broadcast
2009
Channel
BBC Two
Episodes
1
Star
Bill Bailey
Writer
Bill Bailey
Director
Russell Thomas
Producers
Ben Swaffer, Jacquie Hughes and Kris Bailey
Company

Bill Bailey joins forces with Anne Dudley and the BBC Concert Orchestra for an evening of his music and comedy.

Using both contemporary and classical references, Bill Bailey explains, in his unique and hilarious way, the nuances of how the orchestra works and the lesser-known influences of various classical composers.

Also included are some of his own original works, rearranged and performed by himself and the orchestra under the guidance of musical maestro Anne Dudley.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour
Soundtrack
Music is performed by Bill Bailey and the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Anne Dudley.

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 9th May 2009 at 9:40pm on BBC Two
Episode length
1 hour