Brassed Off star Stephen Tompkinson presents a four-part celebration of the UK's long love affair with brass band music.
From the Pennine Hills to the Welsh Valleys, from the Cornish Copper Towns to the Scottish Glens and over the sea to Ireland, the distinctive sound of brass has been a feature of the culture of the British Isles for almost two centuries.
The series looks at the roots of brass bands, the importance of brass band dynasties and how brass has influenced the musical careers of today's top artists.
