Brass Britain

Brassed Off star Stephen Tompkinson presents a celebration of the UK's long love affair with brass bands and the music of brass

Stephen Tompkinson's celebration of brass band music. This episode features singer Dana, poet Ian McMillan, Neil Kinnock and Sir Terry Wogan.

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Dennis Skinner, Elizabeth Crawford and Dickie Bird look at how brass bands have reflected turbulent times.

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Composers and musicians Nigel Hess, Brian and Michael and Michael Nyman reflect on how brass bands have permeated our popular culture.

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Brass music's evolution and fusion with other genres, including Acid Brass. Also ska music in the Pennines, and Bollywood brass in London.

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