BBC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS

How do you bring classical music to the masses? Combine it with everyone’s favourite artists they already know and love, that’s how! This is exactly what BBC Radio 3 did in 2016 where well-known artists from its sister radio stations collaborated with the 75-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to introduce classical music to a whole new audience.

PETER SHELLEY IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVE HASLAM

Tucked beneath the railway arches of Manchester’s Oxford Road inside Gorilla, an intimate event took place, sadly to become one of the last interviews with legendary Buzzcocks frontman, the late Peter Shelley. With the passing of Peter, this interview, hosted by Dave Haslam, takes on a whole new significance for fans, offering one last personal insight into his life and songwriting genius.