Benjamin Britten on Camera

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Benjamin Britten Self (Archive Footage)

Peter Pears Self (Archive Footage)

Joan Cross Self (Archive Footage)

Eric Crozier Self (Archive Footage)

E.M. Forster Self (Archive Footage)