TV and Radio
Follow this link for full listings of dance programmes on cable, satellite & terrestial TV. We choose a few highlights on this page.
TV Listings by Digiguide
BBC Radio 2. Fridays, 22:30 - 00:00
Mariella Frostrup presents a weekly round-up from the arts world, with reviews, previews and music.
bbc.co.uk
Sundays, BBC Radio 2, 2200-2300
Celebrating the age of swing with music from the dance bands and big bands of Britain and America.
BBC World Service.
Saturdays 06.30-07.00
The weekly arts news magazine, reporting on the most significant international events.
www.bbc.co.uk
Radio 3
Weekdays 10:00-10:05
Interviews with cultural figures. Wayne McGregor, Simon Dove, Christopher Bruce and Mark Baldwin have all appeared on this programme.
Transcripts
BBC Radio 3
Mondays-Fridays 17:00 - 19:30
Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and presents news and reviews from the arts world.
www.bbc.co.uk
Although we try to keep as up to date as possible with programme schedules, sometimes last minute changes to dates or times do crop up.
BBC One. Sat 11 Sep, 18:25-19:25
Strictly Come Dancing, presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, is back for series eight and kicks off with a red carpet launch show from Television Centre. Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon return to give their verdict.
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
The Royal Ballet Celebrates Kenneth MacMillan
BBC Four. Fri 24 Sep, 20:00-22:00
Ep. 1/2. BBC Four presents a two-part programme celebrating the genius of choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, staged in the year in which he would have turned 80. The three contrasting works featured in these programmes showcase the beauty and dramatic power of his choreography: Concerto, Elite Syncopations, and in the 2nd programme - The Judas Tree. The programmes also feature interviews with Carlos Acosta, Sarah Lamb and Leanne Benjamin, as well as director of The Royal Ballet Monica Mason and MacMillan's widow, Deborah.
www.bbc.co.uk
Sky Arts 1
Showing contemporary modern arts, culture, classic rock concerts, film &
documentaries. Sky Arts 1 is available on Sky 256, Virgin 284, Tiscali 114
Sky Arts 2
Showing classical music and dance, opera & fine art. Sky Arts 2 is on Sky
257, Virgin 285
Sky Arts HD
Showcasing the best of high definition programming from both channels. Sky Arts
HD is on Sky 258
www.skyarts.co.uk
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