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Music & Events on BBC Four

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Commissioner: Jan Younghusband

Overview

BBC Four is a real playground for music lovers, so here we need to reveal the greatness in the unexpected - e.g. folk, dance, symphony.

What's been working well gallery

Stephen Fry on Wagner provided a fascinating insight into Fry’s personal passion for a controversial and enigmatic figure

Opera Italia, a three part series presented by the Royal Opera’s Tony Pappano, traced the cultural origins of Italian Opera in an engaging way.

Music & Events - BBC Four - Singles & Series

We're looking for noisier, edgier, debatable stories in music that can help raise awareness of music on BBC Four.

Ideas that build on the success of the channel as a home for classical music are welcome.

We require real experts with strongly held opinions and we're very open to new on screen talent matter. Often, programmes work best on BBC Four when they take a radically different approach to a very familiar subject.

Where are the opportunities available?

There are opportunities in the In-House guarantee, Indie guarantee and the WoCC in 12/13.  There is money pointed towards the Nations in all categories.

How should I submit my ideas and who should I pitch to?

All proposals should be submitted via the e-commissioning system to the relevant genre controller or commissioner. Take a look at the Who's Who for the latest music commissioning team contacts.

Want to know more about the broader BBC Four service strategy?

If you would like to know more about Richard Klein's BBC Four channel strategy, please visit the BBC Four page.